loaner car question

altern8 · 02-02-2009, 01:17 PM

just wanted to get a idea what people are getting for loaner cars when they take their car for service? i was suprised to get a dodge charger when i took mine in recently ... am i wrong to expect to get a loaner car that is the same model or even same brand as the car that i owned? i was so pissed driving that POS and watching other courtesy cars from lexus, acura, and mercedes drive by ...

Nypeder · 02-02-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by altern8

just wanted to get a idea what people are getting for loaner cars when they take their car for service? i was suprised to get a dodge charger when i took mine in recently ... am i wrong to expect to get a loaner car that same model or even same brand as the car that i owned? i was so pissed driving that POS and watching other courtesy cars from lexus, acura, and mercedes drive by ...

usually its first come first serve on the bmw loaners. get to know your SA and appointment manager so that you always get the bmw loaners

Craig@SupremePower · 02-02-2009, 01:28 PM

+1 if you schedule in advance they'll typical make sure you get a BMW but not for nothing as long as you have a car to drive its not the end of the world!

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Originally Posted by Nypeder

usually its first come first serve on the bmw loaners. get to know your SA and appointment manager so that you always get the bmw loaners

Nypeder · 02-02-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

+1 if you schedule in advance they'll typical make sure you get a BMW but not for nothing as long as you have a car to drive its not the end of the world!

yup. id be merkin around in that charger lol

altern8 · 02-02-2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

+1 if you schedule in advance they'll typical make sure you get a BMW but not for nothing as long as you have a car to drive its not the end of the world!

yeah i called ahead a week earlier to get the appointment ... i know they say dont sweat the small stuff but god the dodge charger reek of cigarette and had absolutely zero power ... i was so glad to get my car back after service ...

and watching other "luxury" car loaners blow pass me didnt help my mood ... anyway, just wondering out loud ...

Dragonman4 · 02-02-2009, 03:43 PM

1st time I took my car in for service they gave me a toyota corolla since thompson owns toyota and lexus dealerships as well. Since then though, I've only been in BMWs.

ejazbmw · 02-02-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

+1 if you schedule in advance they'll typical make sure you get a BMW but not for nothing as long as you have a car to drive its not the end of the world!

lol you bought from park ave as i did so get use to Fords!!! i make appointments 3 weeks ahead and still get them lol, i think they usually save the bimmers for higher end models not the 3's or 5's

LI E90 · 02-02-2009, 03:59 PM

Rallye.....

I have had a 335 coupe, a 535 xdrive, a 328 sedan, and an x5 the 4 times I have had it in for service

KlubHoppER · 02-02-2009, 04:32 PM

when i whent in for my car , well when i had my 328xi i got a 335xi and that shit is QUICK! haha lol , it was nice

EHbavarian · 02-02-2009, 07:36 PM

"bmw of the hamptons" i recently got a 335 for about a week.. damnn.. i pushed that baby to the fullest.. btw it got back with another k on the meter, i was out all day everyday lol..

BIGNTASTIE · 02-02-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LI E90

Rallye.....

I have had a 335 coupe, a 535 xdrive, a 328 sedan, and an x5 the 4 times I have had it in for service

damn !! rallye gives x5's ??? I got a 335 6mt thats about it.

Prodipper · 02-02-2009, 08:01 PM

Yea i think you should really get to know your SA.
1st time I got a 7 series (huge car btw)
2nd 335xi
3rd x3 which I didn't like
and other times It's usually a 335xi

Good thing you got your car back.... Im sure it was uncomfortable driving something other than your Beast.

itsbrokeagain · 02-02-2009, 08:50 PM

also note that BMW has a minimum age law (25+) and a deposit of 250 in order to get a BMW loaner. Keeps the young buck kids from trashin cars..which apparently doesnt help cuse adults twice the age do the same.

Nypeder · 02-02-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

also note that BMW has a minimum age law (25+) and a deposit of 250 in order to get a BMW loaner. Keeps the young buck kids from trashin cars..which apparently doesnt help cuse adults twice the age do the same.

pawarrant · 02-02-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

also note that BMW has a minimum age law (25+) and a deposit of 250 in order to get a BMW loaner. Keeps the young buck kids from trashin cars..which apparently doesnt help cuse adults twice the age do the same.

For the six years I have owned a BMW, I have gotten a BMW loaner every time I had my car in for service. They have always given me a current model year 5 series with xdrive, 3 series with xdrive, X3 or X5. I have never had to put any kind of deposit down.

KlubHoppER · 02-02-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

also note that BMW has a minimum age law (25+) and a deposit of 250 in order to get a BMW loaner. Keeps the young buck kids from trashin cars..which apparently doesnt help cuse adults twice the age do the same.

They don't care about that lol...All they do is get your Credit Card and thats it.. im 22 and i din't have to pay nothing and i got an 08 335xi lol i was doing 120 on a 55 lmao hahah, i was like holy shit! haha

sd390r · 02-02-2009, 10:50 PM

depends if you buy the car at the bmw you get serviced at

BMWs hard to come by now lol

BIGNTASTIE · 02-02-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KlubHoppER

They don't care about that lol...All they do is get your Credit Card and thats it.. im 22 and i din't have to pay nothing and i got an 08 335xi lol i was doing 120 on a 55 lmao hahah, i was like holy shit! haha

+1, yeah they just need you to be 18, as long as you have insurance + credit card.

Prodipper · 02-02-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

also note that BMW has a minimum age law (25+) and a deposit of 250 in order to get a BMW loaner. Keeps the young buck kids from trashin cars..which apparently doesnt help cuse adults twice the age do the same.

Im not 25 and I've never had to leave a deposit or had any problems getting a BMW as a loaner .

pawarrant · 02-03-2009, 09:53 AM

I've never had to give a credit card either. Just my license and insurance.

Craig@SupremePower · 02-03-2009, 09:57 AM

yeah i guess you've got a point there....

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Originally Posted by altern8

yeah i called ahead a week earlier to get the appointment ... i know they say dont sweat the small stuff but god the dodge charger reek of cigarette and had absolutely zero power ... i was so glad to get my car back after service ...

and watching other "luxury" car loaners blow pass me didnt help my mood ... anyway, just wondering out loud ...

ohhh geez i hope not but then again i try to avoid the dealer like the clap...

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

lol you bought from park ave as i did so get use to Fords!!! i make appointments 3 weeks ahead and still get them lol, i think they usually save the bimmers for higher end models not the 3's or 5's

BANG!!

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Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

also note that BMW has a minimum age law (25+) and a deposit of 250 in order to get a BMW loaner. Keeps the young buck kids from trashin cars..which apparently doesnt help cuse adults twice the age do the same.

altern8 · 02-03-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LI E90

Rallye.....

I have had a 335 coupe, a 535 xdrive, a 328 sedan, and an x5 the 4 times I have had it in for service

nice! i got my charger from rallye

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altern8 Private 15 Rep 76 Posts Drives: X5 45e G05 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	loaner car question just wanted to get a idea what people are getting for loaner cars when they take their car for service? i was suprised to get a dodge charger when i took mine in recently ... am i wrong to expect to get a loaner car that is the same model or even same brand as the car that i owned? i was so pissed driving that POS and watching other courtesy cars from lexus, acura, and mercedes drive by ...
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LI E90 Colonel 131 Rep 2,086 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	Rallye..... I have had a 335 coupe, a 535 xdrive, a 328 sedan, and an x5 the 4 times I have had it in for service __________________ 2013 MB C300 4matic 2014 Ford Explorer Ltd 1973 Jeep Commando
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EHbavarian Captain 45 Rep 960 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAMPTONS iTrader: (0)	"bmw of the hamptons" i recently got a 335 for about a week.. damnn.. i pushed that baby to the fullest.. btw it got back with another k on the meter, i was out all day everyday lol.. __________________ 2006 e90 jet black- SOLD 2004 E46 M3 white-SOLD currently driving a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe 6mt w/ single turbo by turbonetics / d.p, forged pistons, heads, exhaust system, headers, uprev tune etc etc , dynojet 470whp
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