I've been having a (pointless) arguement with a bunch of folk about maintenance issues regarding "all BMW 2001/2 models". Now I'm fairly confident that it is all a bunch of crud, but I'd just like to know if anyone has heard any rumours about this or can positively refute these ridiculous claims;
They claim;
1) that 2001/2 models (specifically) will be damaged if they run out of petrol, and that a low fuel light will have to be reset by BMW at a cost
2) they use special batteries that must be BMW brand which cost over £200 and will not work with any other make
3) BMW charge you to reset the stereo as they won't give you the code, so you have to take it in to the shop
4) that all 2001/2 models suffer from repeated problems and are constantly in for maintenance
Now, I KNOW this is all rubbish, but I need a good source for the real truth. Sorry to stain this fine forum with such banal tripe, but it really bugs me when people spout stuff like this.