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#5 of 115 new BMW 540iA - permaplate, warranties by tom192 May 15, 2001 (3:10 pm)
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.
#6 of 115 Extended Scheduled Maintenance by jls21 May 15, 2001 (6:35 pm)
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.
#7 of 115 5-series change by monwen May 17, 2001 (6:03 am)
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?
#8 of 115 Second dealer service by 5speed5 May 28, 2001 (9:16 pm)
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!!!!
#9 of 115 Extended Maintainance by klevey Jun 04, 2001 (5:36 pm)
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 Replies to this message: lopez7 (Sep 29, 2005 7:51 pm) kyfdx (Sep 30, 2005 3:31 am)
#10 of 115 5speed5 by phxbmwdude Jun 22, 2001 (10:52 am)
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.
#11 of 115 Wanna' Cry? by zeen Jun 23, 2001 (1:58 pm)
My dealer in PA just lost 80 BMW's in a flood, not to mention severe damage to a brand new dealership building.
#12 of 115 to Klevey by jls21 Jun 23, 2001 (7:41 pm)
I got my extended maintenance at the dealer that I purchased the car from, Dreher Holloway in Stratham, New Hampshire. I don't see where it would matter which dealer you purchase it from.
#13 of 115 monwen re new 5 series by phxbmwdude Jun 25, 2001 (3:38 pm)
Just read my July Motor Trend, and on the two page spread re the 6 series, there's a little note that says "While the all-new '04 5 Series' design is rumored to be very "expressive", the 6 Series will be even more radical, borrowing sheet metal lines as well as interior features from the gullwing Z9 concept."   So the guys at MT think it's a 2004 redesign--other rumors have said 2003. So let's guess--maybe it's a 2004 introduced in mid 2003 ?!?!?!
#14 of 115 To jls21 by klevey Jun 27, 2001 (3:33 pm)
Called your dealer, spoke to the finance person. he was very helpful. He encouraged me to call my dealer (wow-he could of had a sale but was more concerned with me!). I did, they had misquoted me the first time. It is $399. Thanks for your help.

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