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| Who's this dealer, so we can avoid them... thanks ) | |
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"Life Quality" BMW in New York. Interesting side note....saw a Z8 on the road today...the guy was definitely enjoying his ride back from "moms"....400hp, and he knew what to do with it 
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Oops, forgot the message. Here it is: A dealer is trying to sell me permaplate for $989. A friend who is a car broker tells me not to get it - it is just the dealer selling me a warranty on the exterior for 7 years. Any advice? Also, the dealer is pushing the additional year maintenance warranty at $689. I am inclined to shop around - anyone think this is a good idea? Thanks. |
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Hey tom192, The $689 that you referred to in your message - is that to extend the free scheduled maintenance from 3/36 to 4/50? If so, shop around. I am picking up a new 530i next week and am paying $399 for it. Maybe it's more expensive on the 540.
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| Anyone have a clue as to when the 5-series body style changes. Some say fall 2002 for model year 2003, some say spring 2003 .. I wonder what it is since there aren't any spy photos yet. Anyone know? | |
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Here is an update to my earlier post (#1). After being without my car for a full work week (Monday thru Friday), I am really dissapointed in BMW. My car was back in the service department for a second time for the same issue ( as well as a few other items), and I was not provided a loaner. I have owned various other makes of lesser cost, and those manufacturers/dealers had some type of "alternate transportation" available. It was either a loaner car, or a free rental car from an on site company or a rental car allowance. But BMW.... nothing!!! Anyway, details on the service: Metal to metal noise from the rear.... they replaced the whole drive shaft this time. One rear door stopped unlocking.... actuator mechanism replaced. A regulator inside a front door window was rubbing on the glass as it went up and down, causing the glass to be etched... they adjusted the regulator, and replaced the glass. On the upside, it is comforting knowing that there was no hesitation in the dealer/BMW replacing items as needed. On the down side, the rear door panel became a casualty of the repair job for the actuator, and was damaged.... thereby necessitating another visit as it had to be special ordered.  And yes,.... still love the car!!!! |
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jls21 my dealer is telling me its $499 for my 2001 525. what dealer quoted you (name and city) and do you know if I can purchase it through any dealer? Thanks
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What year and model do you have? maybe it's here somewhere but I missed it. also, thanks for the info re the hitch--they also have a different model no. for my 2001 525iT. |
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| My dealer in PA just lost 80 BMW's in a flood, not to mention severe damage to a brand new dealership building. | |
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