Loaner Car for the Day. Thanks Park Ave BMW!

MikesBMW · 01-06-2011, 11:37 AM

I've had decent luck so far with loaner cars. I've had 3 since becoming a BMW CPO customer this summer.

All 2011 Models:

First was a 328xi Sedan
Second was a 128i Convertible
Third (currently driving today/tomorrow) 328i Convertible

Its a real sexy car, just wish it was the 335i model and that the temp outside was warm enough to drive with the top down...

Gojira · 01-06-2011, 01:44 PM

Man, I wish I could get a loaner like that. I've had the 325i sedan twice as a loaner, not saying it's bad, but I'd like to try the coupe!

MikesBMW · 01-06-2011, 05:09 PM

here is another pic:

MasterXen · 01-06-2011, 05:30 PM

I just got a loaner from Park Ave BMW two weeks ago; I got a newish (2011?) 328xi sedan. 'Twas a nice clean car, but I was certainly missing the OOMPH from the 135

Also, the instant MPG meter in the dashboard makes you want to drive slow. Seeing the meter drop to 12 MPG on basic acceleration hurts my wallet.

vividracing · 01-06-2011, 05:41 PM

Nice

I've always felt that most dealerships miss an opportunity here. Give a customer the latest model of what they're dropping off to be worked on, or a slightly different, but equivalent model. Then, the customer may be tempted to trade earlier, because they like a feature of the new model, or they like the way the car feels. OK, just my $0.02 worth.

Graeme

mtla4 · 01-06-2011, 07:41 PM

I clicked here thinking that maybe it was Park Avenue dealership in Brossard,Qc ....Let's put it this way last time that I got a loaner at Park Avenue in my area it was a nice Honda civic DX. Your Park avenue seems like a top notch dealership

ErvGotti · 01-06-2011, 07:56 PM

One time I was lucky enough to nab this:

NewYearsBoy · 01-06-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ErvGotti

One time I was lucky enough to nab this:

Thats cool!!! I had a 128i vert same color... In FL it was AMAZING!!!!

BTW why did u have the loaner.... ???

escobar929 · 01-06-2011, 08:26 PM

man, WTF, last time I got a crappy Mustang GT

NewYearsBoy · 01-06-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by escobar929

man, WTF, last time I got a crappy Mustang GT

HAHA.. Every time I make sure they give me a BMW... I get pissed if they don't...

ulrichd · 01-06-2011, 09:19 PM

I can't believe the next 3-series will be even bigger than that. It looks huge.

Ddot01 · 01-06-2011, 09:23 PM

I always seem to get a 528i as a loaner...

ErvGotti · 01-07-2011, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

Thats cool!!! I had a 128i vert same color... In FL it was AMAZING!!!!

BTW why did u have the loaner.... ???

Oil change and wastegate rattle. They said the rattle was due to a pinched vacuum line. They usually give me a 328i coupe for regular maint such as oil changes and recalls like the seat belt tensioner

The Z4 was a little underpowered, but man it's handeling more then made up for it. There was vitually zero body roll especially compared to the 135i.

NewYearsBoy · 01-07-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ErvGotti

Oil change and wastegate rattle. They said the rattle was due to a pinched vacuum line. They usually give me a 328i coupe for regular maint such as oil changes and recalls like the seat belt tensioner

The Z4 was a little underpowered, but man it's handeling more then made up for it. There was vitually zero body roll especially compared to the 135i.

Thats cool and I think the z4 is heavy too...

FDfranklin · 01-07-2011, 08:43 AM

damn.. I got to chose a Chrysler 300 over a ford focus..

are you guys asking for a bmw loaner or is that just their standard?

Wheelwright · 01-07-2011, 08:50 AM

I always got enterprise rentals: Nissan Versa, Dodge Charger (both crap) and finally Mazda 3 (nice for what it is). And I had to pay $20 for the Versa.

Dackelone · 01-07-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by FDfranklin

damn.. I got to chose a Chrysler 300 over a ford focus..

are you guys asking for a bmw loaner or is that just their standard?

und... i get a choice of either a (six year old! pre lci) 116i hatch or a 118d hatch! lol

http://s764.photobucket.com/albums/x...0loaner%20car/

Dackel

AW128i · 01-07-2011, 08:55 AM

At least you guys are getting decent cars. My dealer is very large and they often run out of BMW loaners. Imagine being a 7-series owner and being given a Camry loaner? I've seen it happen! I've had Camries, Corollas, and BMWs, it just seems to depend on what they have available when I drop my car off.

mosx · 01-07-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AW128i

At least you guys are getting decent cars. My dealer is very large and they often run out of BMW loaners. Imagine being a 7-series owner and being given a Camry loaner? I've seen it happen! I've had Camries, Corollas, and BMWs, it just seems to depend on what they have available when I drop my car off.

Haha, I would DEMAND the general managers demo car if I brought a 7-series in and there weren't any BMW loaners. So far I've had a 328i Sedan, 328i Coupe, and a fully loaded 328i convertible (idrive, sport, premium).

ksparks · 01-07-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

HAHA.. Every time I make sure they give me a BMW... I get pissed if they don't...

i would drive a mustang gt over a 128i or 328i, especially for a short amount of time.

you guys are nuts.

AW128i · 01-07-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mosx

Haha, I would DEMAND the general managers demo car if I brought a 7-series in and there weren't any BMW loaners. So far I've had a 328i Sedan, 328i Coupe, and a fully loaded 328i convertible (idrive, sport, premium).

Oddly enough, the reason the 7-series owner got the Camry is because he was willing to compromise while a 3-series (328i, no less) owner was not. I only know because I overheard the whole conversation as the people were standing next to me. So there you go, the "typical" BMW owner was the one with the cheap BMW and the baller was the very "atypical" BMW owner. Goes to show you, don't judge a book by its cover!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksparks

i would drive a mustang gt over a 128i or 328i, especially for a short amount of time.

you guys are nuts.

I'd rather drive any BMW over a Mustang, I don't care what was under the hood. There is so much more to a nice car than the power the engine generates and the Ford lacks just about every other quality.

ErvGotti · 01-07-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FDfranklin

damn.. I got to chose a Chrysler 300 over a ford focus..

are you guys asking for a bmw loaner or is that just their standard?

My dealership only gives out BMW loaners. If they're out fot the day they will let you know that they dont have any loaners that day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksparks

i would drive a mustang gt over a 128i or 328i, especially for a short amount of time.

you guys are nuts.

Yeah a V6 stang in which case I'd take the 128i or 328i. Never have I seen any BMW dealership or rental place dole out a GT stang unless your paying out of pocket.

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MasterXen Bumpiest ride ever 4 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2008 BSM 135i (COBB STG 1) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hoboken, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	I just got a loaner from Park Ave BMW two weeks ago; I got a newish (2011?) 328xi sedan. 'Twas a nice clean car, but I was certainly missing the OOMPH from the 135 Also, the instant MPG meter in the dashboard makes you want to drive slow. Seeing the meter drop to 12 MPG on basic acceleration hurts my wallet.
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Ddot01 New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montgomery, AL iTrader: (0)	I always seem to get a 528i as a loaner... __________________ 2010 135i Jet Black 6MT No Mods...Yet
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