I am so dumb
07-02-2009, 07:20 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Damn, $280?!?! That is too much, my stealer told me when I bought the car "You need the extended maintenance, because an oil change is $288 and you can't reset the the computer yourself - you will have to bring it here anyway" Can anyone else count the lies there?
Anyway, sorry you had to pay that much, they could've at least bought you dinner before screwing you like that.
Anyway, sorry you had to pay that much, they could've at least bought you dinner before screwing you like that.
07-02-2009, 07:55 AM
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My Ride: E60 530d M-Sport
I paid ?218 for an oil service and a "scope", I thought I was being ripped off as well, thats about $357 !!!
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07-02-2009, 09:33 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
Yet another reason to NEVER drive a BMW out of warranty!! 
07-02-2009, 09:47 AM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
BMW extended maintenance is looking better and better... 
07-02-2009, 11:27 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Sport Package, Jet Black
M166 OEM Wheels
M5 Style Body kit
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35% tint all around
Originally Posted by khooger' post='930439' date='Jul 2 2009, 08:24 AM
I paid $290 for an oil change!!! They do what they call an oil change and a "scoope".....
Next time I will do it myself!!!
Next time I will do it myself!!!
i always avoided dealership for oilchanges due to their pricing. but yesterday i was there (stevens creek in San Jose) and they have a special ($89.00) oil change deal. I asked if they can do it to my v8 car and they said they would. Thats a really fair price. $290 is way too much
07-02-2009, 12:05 PM
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If you're out of warranty and the BMW maintenance service has expired you definitely need to specify exactly what you want the dealer to do. Unless you are reporting a "problem" there is no reason for the dealer to "scope" your car. Your required services will show up in iDrive and if you want to follow a more routine schedule you can do or request most service by mileage and time [e.g. brake fluid flush every 3 years or 36K miles whichever comes first].
Another tip ... if you want your oil and filter changed - ask for THAT ... NOT an "oil service"! The latter may include checks that you can do yourself instead of paying a dealership $100/hour. Any other service should follow the same advice. Dealership SA's are commission based sales people. If you follow your manufacturer's service schedule you are less likely to get hosed. Be specific about what you want done and don't pay for anything you didn't ask to have done.
If they find something amiss (and believe me they will look for service "opportunities" to sell you something) you should always ask for a price quote in advance and ask if it's a service that the manufacturer requires or "suggests". Then at least you can make a decision as an informed consumer.
You can always check with the forum and collect opinions and benefit from a wealth of experience!
Another tip ... if you want your oil and filter changed - ask for THAT ... NOT an "oil service"! The latter may include checks that you can do yourself instead of paying a dealership $100/hour. Any other service should follow the same advice. Dealership SA's are commission based sales people. If you follow your manufacturer's service schedule you are less likely to get hosed. Be specific about what you want done and don't pay for anything you didn't ask to have done.
If they find something amiss (and believe me they will look for service "opportunities" to sell you something) you should always ask for a price quote in advance and ask if it's a service that the manufacturer requires or "suggests". Then at least you can make a decision as an informed consumer.
You can always check with the forum and collect opinions and benefit from a wealth of experience!
07-02-2009, 02:20 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Is a scope anything like a rectal probe?
07-02-2009, 02:56 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i
Production date: 02/04
Color: Black Sapphire Metallic
Trim: Anthracite
Options: Sport package with STEPTRONIC, Premium Sound, Rear Sunshade, Xenon
Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='930783' date='Jul 2 2009, 01:33 PM
Yet another reason to NEVER drive a BMW out of warranty!!
07-02-2009, 03:57 PM
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Last week at Valvoline - BMW recommended synthetic oil, filter, vacuum interior, tire pressure check - half hour of my time - $77
The only thing I am having trouble with is the I-Drive reset.
But the oil is cleaner than if I had waited for the recommended 15,000 miles.
The only thing I am having trouble with is the I-Drive reset.
But the oil is cleaner than if I had waited for the recommended 15,000 miles.