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03-17-2005, 07:49 AM
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I purchased my 530i in February and have yet to touch the SOS button. I was told that when I have some time to press the button and activate the system. I was wondering what the purpose was? (I am in the US).
Is the system just for emergencies? I have a friend who has the car and has never pressed the button and was told by his dealer that it comes activated and will work for its intended emergency use straight from the factory.
Does anyone use this for anything other than emergencies? Will it contact Roadside Assitance?
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Is the system just for emergencies? I have a friend who has the car and has never pressed the button and was told by his dealer that it comes activated and will work for its intended emergency use straight from the factory.
Does anyone use this for anything other than emergencies? Will it contact Roadside Assitance?
Thoughts?
03-17-2005, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by phester' date='Mar 17 2005, 09:49 AM
I purchased my 530i in February and have yet to touch the SOS button.? I was told that when I have some time to press the button and activate the system.? I was wondering what the purpose was?? (I am in the US).?
Is the system just for emergencies?? I have a friend who has the car and has never pressed the button and was told by his dealer that it comes activated and will work for its intended emergency use straight from the factory.
Does anyone use this for anything other than emergencies?? Will it contact Roadside Assitance?
Thoughts?
Is the system just for emergencies?? I have a friend who has the car and has never pressed the button and was told by his dealer that it comes activated and will work for its intended emergency use straight from the factory.
Does anyone use this for anything other than emergencies?? Will it contact Roadside Assitance?
Thoughts?
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I had the sense that the major point of the "activation" call was to try and get credit card details for the premium services they offer as well.
03-17-2005, 08:08 AM
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My salesman told me to call as well when I have a chance. They just wanted to verify my information. They asked me a couple of general questions. Was pretty cool the way it works.
03-17-2005, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by phester' date='Mar 17 2005, 05:49 PM
I purchased my 530i in February and have yet to touch the SOS button.? I was told that when I have some time to press the button and activate the system.? I was wondering what the purpose was?? (I am in the US).?
Is the system just for emergencies?? I have a friend who has the car and has never pressed the button and was told by his dealer that it comes activated and will work for its intended emergency use straight from the factory.
Does anyone use this for anything other than emergencies?? Will it contact Roadside Assitance?
Thoughts?
Is the system just for emergencies?? I have a friend who has the car and has never pressed the button and was told by his dealer that it comes activated and will work for its intended emergency use straight from the factory.
Does anyone use this for anything other than emergencies?? Will it contact Roadside Assitance?
Thoughts?
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Even if you don't pay for BMW Assist... What can they do? Not take action after you tell them you had an accident and need help? Not send help if the car sends an emergency call? There would be a huge lawsuit coming if they just refuse to help. So, in case of emergency it contacts BMW Assist. That's what it's there for.
03-17-2005, 08:33 AM
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When I picked my car up, we did an "activation call" while at the dealership. It was a nice touch, but they did try and get credit card info from me. I politely declined. My advisor told me it can be used like a concierge service for movie times, tickets, hotel, etc.... I think I'll try that out
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When I picked up my car, the sales lady pushed the button, nothing happened. She left the car and in a few minutes I heard "Gwinnett County 911, what's your emergency????"
I freaked out. I told her that the sales lady pressed the button, and she laughed at me.
Once it was activated, BMW Assist comes on. Feel free to press it and say your just checking to see if it works. They're pretty nice.
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I freaked out. I told her that the sales lady pressed the button, and she laughed at me.
Once it was activated, BMW Assist comes on. Feel free to press it and say your just checking to see if it works. They're pretty nice.
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03-17-2005, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by phester' date='Mar 17 2005, 11:49 AM
I purchased my 530i in February and have yet to touch the SOS button.? I was told that when I have some time to press the button and activate the system.? I was wondering what the purpose was?? (I am in the US).?
Is the system just for emergencies?? I have a friend who has the car and has never pressed the button and was told by his dealer that it comes activated and will work for its intended emergency use straight from the factory.
Does anyone use this for anything other than emergencies?? Will it contact Roadside Assitance?
Thoughts?
Is the system just for emergencies?? I have a friend who has the car and has never pressed the button and was told by his dealer that it comes activated and will work for its intended emergency use straight from the factory.
Does anyone use this for anything other than emergencies?? Will it contact Roadside Assitance?
Thoughts?
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03-17-2005, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by jksanford' date='Mar 17 2005, 07:28 PM
I hadn't thought of that.? Of course, I think each time I've pressed it a guy answered, so I'll check it on the way home and see if a lady answers...
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03-17-2005, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by lavish12' date='Mar 17 2005, 12:33 PM
When I picked my car up, we did an "activation call" while at the dealership. It was a nice touch, but they did try and get credit card info from me. I politely declined. My advisor told me it can be used like a concierge service for movie times, tickets, hotel, etc.... I think I'll try that out
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