$300 BT activation fee on drive off
01-20-2005 | 07:57 PM
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Did you guys pay $300 when you picked up your new baby with Bluetooth activation? 
I am about to pick up my 545-SMG next week and talking details with my SA. He asks to pay $300 BT activation fee. It is a bit strange for me because BT ready is a original spec for all MY05 E60s. Why they ask us to pay additional money for what is already in the spec? It should be part of predelivery inspection (PDI), I feel, right? Did you pay for it?
I am about to pick up my 545-SMG next week and talking details with my SA. He asks to pay $300 BT activation fee. It is a bit strange for me because BT ready is a original spec for all MY05 E60s. Why they ask us to pay additional money for what is already in the spec? It should be part of predelivery inspection (PDI), I feel, right? Did you pay for it?
I didnt pay it. and my BT works fine...
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01-21-2005 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ornament' date='Jan 20 2005, 09:57 PM
Did you guys pay $300 when you picked up your new baby with Bluetooth activation?? ? I am about to pick up my 545-SMG next week and talking details with my SA. He asks to pay $300 BT activation fee. It is a bit strange for me because BT ready is a original spec for all MY05 E60s. Why they ask us to pay additional money for what is already in the spec? It should be part of predelivery inspection (PDI), I feel, right?? ? Did you pay for it?
? I am about to pick up my 545-SMG next week and talking details with my SA. He asks to pay $300 BT activation fee. It is a bit strange for me because BT ready is a original spec for all MY05 E60s. Why they ask us to pay additional money for what is already in the spec? It should be part of predelivery inspection (PDI), I feel, right?? ? Did you pay for it?[snapback]81368[/snapback]
01-21-2005 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Jan 21 2005, 11:11 AM
[quote name='ornament' date='Jan 20 2005, 09:57 PM']Did you guys pay $300 when you picked up your new baby with Bluetooth activation?? ? I am about to pick up my 545-SMG next week and talking details with my SA. He asks to pay $300 BT activation fee. It is a bit strange for me because BT ready is a original spec for all MY05 E60s. Why they ask us to pay additional money for what is already in the spec? It should be part of predelivery inspection (PDI), I feel, right?? ? Did you pay for it?
? I am about to pick up my 545-SMG next week and talking details with my SA. He asks to pay $300 BT activation fee. It is a bit strange for me because BT ready is a original spec for all MY05 E60s. Why they ask us to pay additional money for what is already in the spec? It should be part of predelivery inspection (PDI), I feel, right?? ? Did you pay for it?[snapback]81368[/snapback]
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[/quote]I would call BMWNA and ask them whether the charge is proper. They may tell you that it is up to the dealer, but they might tell the dealer that the charge is inappropriate.
01-21-2005 | 06:54 AM
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Tell your dealer he is full of it..... Seriously. Don't even ask questions about WHY there is a charge.
There is no BT activation fee. That is horseshit. I paid no such charge for my 2005 545 in Nov.
Tell him there is no fee, and you know it.... and that you're not interested in playing their stupid games.... and he can shove it. I can't stand the crap car dealers try to pull.
There is no BT activation fee. That is horseshit. I paid no such charge for my 2005 545 in Nov.
Tell him there is no fee, and you know it.... and that you're not interested in playing their stupid games.... and he can shove it. I can't stand the crap car dealers try to pull.
01-21-2005 | 07:21 AM
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Thank you guys for your words. I knew that it is stupid but just wanted to double check it.... Now I got tuns of supports from you, so let's start fighting with them! Will update later... 