325ixA Stuck in Green River Utah (just outside [100miles] Grand Junction CO)

[dr.strangelove]

So here is our problem. Automatic transmission just crapped out. We were headed from Long Beach CA to Chicago IL and are in desperate need of HELP.

If anyone is able to help in this situation, please call (773) 983-3885.

car was running on cruise control, started making noises in trans, and then when we got off the highway and approached a stop sign, the car lost gear. Car was not able to move in R,N,D,3,2, and 1. got towed to the nearest shop (thankfully no charge) and car was on a flat bed truck (perfect). car now rolls in N and will go forward in 1,2,3, and D but makes noises in D and R.

Please help. We are actually stranded here.

t.i.a. Joe.

UPDATE

We are now in Denver CO. rented a budget truck and trailer. just got here, fueled up and it was over $100! we can't afford this. the truck alone broke us.

If any sees this help......

[kenika65]

Damn son this sux, if it will drive then I would baby it as far as you can, but who knows how far that is. Then its time for a 5speed swap quick.

How many miles are on her?

Did you have a fluid leak?

trany probably overheated

[george graves]

Bump for someone in Utah to see this.

[Erik j]

Bump, just got off the phone with him, He really needs tools! tools would be very helpful for him to do the trans fluid.

I know there are some of you guys in Utah that can help him out! call!

[VacMan]

This is a perfect example of when that member map would come into play. I'm going to make one today or tomorrow.

Bump for someone who can help! Good luck guys!

Tim

[dr.strangelove]

thanks. anything would help. i really want to just get home at this point....( i miss you chicago)

[diegom6]

Joe!! Wasup man!? How are you doing :-D Are comming back down here anytime soon?

[Erik j]

This is a perfect example of when that member map would come into play. I'm going to make one today or tomorrow.

Bump for someone who can help! Good luck guys!

Tim

+1 we got one on e30tech for the iX guys..

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56144&highlight=roll+call

[Erik j]

infact..

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showpost.php?p=605581&postcount=26

But he was banned for e30tech....

[dr.strangelove]

dang this is not looking so great....

[dr.strangelove]

bump please help

EDIT

I actually walked over to the car which is about a 20 minute walk, checked the level of the trans fluid, its nice and red clear, and its topped off. at a loss here as to what is causing this.

[808AWD325xi]

Looks like there is a euro car repair joint in Grand Junction:

Alpine Autohaus Ltd
2486 Commerce Blvd
Grand Junction, CO 81505

(970) 248-8004

http://yellowpages.superpages.com/profile~SRC_local~LID_t3tEnhPnUYtjEDdJZVhWiA%3D%3D .htm

[dr.strangelove]

well if it is the driveshaft stripped out, how could i prove that? i just want to get this thing home and be done with it.

[GraphicRage]

Probably not what you want to hear, but Uhaul trailer rentals are pretty cheap, all things considered.

[delatlanta1281]

Man,
If you were here we'd have it fixed by now!
C'mon Utah!