BMW Recall

JubyJudy · 03-24-2013, 03:31 PM

I went to Crevier BMW in santa ana for the battery recall and I get to keep my loaner for about 5 days. They've got great service btw, damn.

My car was also leaking but it's covered cuz she's a SULLIV yay

The guy tried to hook me up with a white on black 5 series but unfortunately it didn't have license plates on it so it was on a hard hold to be put out as a loaner. boo.
But I got a 2013 M Package Fuel Efficient f30 328i. Weird how it turns off when you stop. o_O But I love it!

Instagram @JubyJudy

What did you guys get as your loaner vehicle if you guys got one?
I know some of the vehicles didn't get loaners because it did not take too long for the maintenance.

n55_135 · 03-24-2013, 04:14 PM

Mine was just in for the battery cable recall and a new fan belt. I left the dealership with a brand new 2013 535xi. It was kind of a old(er) mans car but still super fun to flip through 8 gears and the Idrive was fun to play with as well. Should have taken some pics when i had her.

wongie_jm · 03-24-2013, 04:50 PM

My dealer also gave me a 2013 328i sedan as a loaner when I went in for maintenance. Although it didn't have the M package, it did however have both the technology and premium packages. I went ahead and looked for the sticker in the glove box and to my surprise, the MSRP was a whopping 48k. I had no idea the pricing for 328i's has gone up this much.

MrKepan · 03-24-2013, 06:06 PM

I got a 3 series Hybrid. The price sticker is still in the car and it's $60,000. The electric motor only kicks in under 20mph.

b1aze · 03-24-2013, 06:30 PM

2011 328xi as base as it gets. Non-sport or leather seats, auto, no nav no CA. Some of the most uncomfortable seats I've ever had to drive in.

Maranello455 · 03-24-2013, 07:29 PM

2012 335i Coupe plain Jane.

JeffRichter · 03-24-2013, 08:19 PM

2013 328 base - didn't even have a sunroof. It did drive pretty good though.

Caleb · 03-25-2013, 11:09 AM

Last time I was in to get the PPK installed, they gave me an X1. It was alright...

Maeiourk · 03-25-2013, 11:11 AM

So the battery cable recall takes 5 days to fix?

b1aze · 03-25-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Maeiourk

So the battery cable recall takes 5 days to fix?

No, shouldn't take more than a half day.

LinkA8A0A · 03-25-2013, 12:45 PM

I didn't take my 1 in for the battery recall yet, but my other BMW....2002 525i had a defective BMW battery and I got hooked up with a 2013 550i 8 speed with the M package, while my car was in (my wife works there). This thing was awesome! Window sticker was in the glove box, too....72K!

Rowdy · 03-25-2013, 12:51 PM

I usually get an M package 335i or a loaded x1.. as those are the loaners here

doublevanosrc · 03-25-2013, 12:56 PM

I have yet to take mine in, wanna wait for the rush to calm down. Any idea of the actual fix they do? One would figure that replacing the whole cable would take hours.

doublevanosrc · 03-25-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JubyJudy

I went to Crevier BMW in santa ana for the battery recall and I get to keep my loaner for about 5 days. They've got great service btw, damn.

My car was also leaking but it's covered cuz she's a SULLIV yay

The guy tried to hook me up with a white on black 5 series but unfortunately it didn't have license plates on it so it was on a hard hold to be put out as a loaner. boo.
But I got a 2013 M Package Fuel Efficient f30 328i. Weird how it turns off when you stop. o_O But I love it!

Instagram @JubyJudy

What did you guys get as your loaner vehicle if you guys got one?
I know some of the vehicles didn't get loaners because it did not take too long for the maintenance.

Very nice!!

xShadows · 03-25-2013, 02:11 PM

I was also given a 2013 328i - non M package though.

I felt like it was a base model, had no options.. seats were terrible, no navigation or bluetooth.. all the things that make a BMW a BMW were not there. :/

Ehwnnc · 03-25-2013, 03:35 PM

When i took mine in for turbos i had a 328 sport package, i was impressed with the power that it had for a 4 cyl. Also the black interior with red trim and red stitched seats was really cool and the key fob matched as well

Macflyer516 · 03-25-2013, 05:48 PM

'12 Active Hybrid 5 with Driver Assistance/Luxury Seating/Premium packages. I had a myriad to choose from, but wanted to try an F10. Thoughts as follows:

Its a big car
Not sure about the hybrid. The transition between battery and engine was sometimes abrupt.
Active seats were "strange". I guess after a driving a long time they would help.
The backup surround cameras were damn cool.
Sport mode was "meh" …coming from a 135
Luxury seats were ok, I like the sport seats in the 135 better.
Visibility is better in the 135.
The HUD is cool, just don't wear polarized glasses.
Did I mention it is a big car.

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bfodle · 03-26-2013, 11:27 AM

I'm going to schedule my recall fix as soon as all the snow is gone (don't drive the 1er in the winter) and I'll post back with what I got as a loaner.

CL 19 · 03-26-2013, 11:32 AM

My SA told me it will take about 3 hours for the battery recall but he did offer me shuttle but not a loaner. Will they offer a loaner or I should request it to him? Since it doesn't even take a day to do the service.

b1aze · 03-26-2013, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CL 19

My SA told me it will take about 3 hours for the battery recall but he did offer me shuttle but not a loaner. Will they offer a loaner or I should request it to him? Since it doesn't even take a day to do the service.

Every time I've asked for a loaner they gave it to me, but I asked for it when I schedule my service, which likely pushed out my service date a bit further than I would expect. It's worth it for me though as I need a car to get to work and none of the things I'm bringing the car in for are major.

jsublime · 03-26-2013, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CL 19

My SA told me it will take about 3 hours for the battery recall but he did offer me shuttle but not a loaner. Will they offer a loaner or I should request it to him? Since it doesn't even take a day to do the service.

You can always ask.

I was refused a loaner at first. Ridiculous. I just moved to the area and Fields BMW in Orlando says they only give loaners if you bought the car there. They wouldn't even pay for a rental. I've never heard of such a thing, I've been to three different dealerships around DC and they all either give a loaner or give a rental. Anyways, they finally agreed to a loaner since I was "relocating" but said I would have to wait nearly 3 weeks to bring the car in!

Being the only stealership in town really sucks for the consumer.

TheSt|G · 03-26-2013, 02:50 PM

Got a 2013 328i Vert. Really wanted a F30 sedan to play with but they were all out.

I continue to not understand why people want the "top down" expierence.

03-24-2013, 03:31 PM	#1
JubyJudy Private 17 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: OC, California iTrader: (0)	BMW Recall - What Loaner Did You Get? :) I went to Crevier BMW in santa ana for the battery recall and I get to keep my loaner for about 5 days. They've got great service btw, damn. My car was also leaking but it's covered cuz she's a SULLIV yay The guy tried to hook me up with a white on black 5 series but unfortunately it didn't have license plates on it so it was on a hard hold to be put out as a loaner. boo. But I got a 2013 M Package Fuel Efficient f30 328i. Weird how it turns off when you stop. o_O But I love it! Instagram @JubyJudy What did you guys get as your loaner vehicle if you guys got one? I know some of the vehicles didn't get loaners because it did not take too long for the maintenance.
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03-24-2013, 04:14 PM	#2
n55_135 New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2011 135i m sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: edmonton/ canada iTrader: (0)	Mine was just in for the battery cable recall and a new fan belt. I left the dealership with a brand new 2013 535xi. It was kind of a old(er) mans car but still super fun to flip through 8 gears and the Idrive was fun to play with as well. Should have taken some pics when i had her.
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03-24-2013, 04:50 PM	#3
wongie_jm Private 9 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i EBII Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	My dealer also gave me a 2013 328i sedan as a loaner when I went in for maintenance. Although it didn't have the M package, it did however have both the technology and premium packages. I went ahead and looked for the sticker in the glove box and to my surprise, the MSRP was a whopping 48k. I had no idea the pricing for 328i's has gone up this much.
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03-24-2013, 06:06 PM	#4
MrKepan Private First Class 60 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 18MY M2 BSM 6MT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	I got a 3 series Hybrid. The price sticker is still in the car and it's $60,000. The electric motor only kicks in under 20mph.
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03-24-2013, 06:30 PM	#5
b1aze Just one more taste... 566 Rep 2,011 Posts Drives: 2013 128i 6MT MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Uxbridge MA iTrader: (18)	2011 328xi as base as it gets. Non-sport or leather seats, auto, no nav no CA. Some of the most uncomfortable seats I've ever had to drive in. __________________ My Build Thread: Jet Black 6MT 128i with MSport
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03-24-2013, 07:29 PM	#6
Maranello455 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 09'M-3,99'M3,02'M-3,88'M6,74'T Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dorado.P.R. iTrader: (0)	2012 335i Coupe plain Jane. __________________ 2009 N54 335i Sport
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03-24-2013, 08:19 PM	#7
JeffRichter Private 20 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '15 X5 35; '11 335 MSport Conv Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	2013 328 base - didn't even have a sunroof. It did drive pretty good though.
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03-25-2013, 11:09 AM	#8
Caleb Private First Class 12 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Last time I was in to get the PPK installed, they gave me an X1. It was alright...
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03-25-2013, 11:11 AM	#9
Maeiourk Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 221 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	So the battery cable recall takes 5 days to fix?
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03-25-2013, 12:45 PM	#11
LinkA8A0A Private First Class 61 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I didn't take my 1 in for the battery recall yet, but my other BMW....2002 525i had a defective BMW battery and I got hooked up with a 2013 550i 8 speed with the M package, while my car was in (my wife works there). This thing was awesome! Window sticker was in the glove box, too....72K!
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03-25-2013, 12:51 PM	#12
Rowdy Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hongcouver Canada iTrader: (2)	I usually get an M package 335i or a loaded x1.. as those are the loaners here
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03-25-2013, 12:56 PM	#13
doublevanosrc Loves his G20 265 Rep 2,507 Posts Drives: 2020 330ix M sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	I have yet to take mine in, wanna wait for the rush to calm down. Any idea of the actual fix they do? One would figure that replacing the whole cable would take hours. __________________ 2020 330ix-Msport Past- 2013 135i 2011 135i Last edited by doublevanosrc; 03-25-2013 at 01:59 PM..
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03-25-2013, 02:11 PM	#15
xShadows Lieutenant 137 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M4 Comp xDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sanford, NC iTrader: (2)	I was also given a 2013 328i - non M package though. I felt like it was a base model, had no options.. seats were terrible, no navigation or bluetooth.. all the things that make a BMW a BMW were not there. :/
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03-25-2013, 03:35 PM	#16
Ehwnnc Second Lieutenant 101 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 11 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	When i took mine in for turbos i had a 328 sport package, i was impressed with the power that it had for a 4 cyl. Also the black interior with red trim and red stitched seats was really cool and the key fob matched as well
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03-25-2013, 05:48 PM	#17
Macflyer516 New Member 3 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Montego Blue Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NW Florida iTrader: (0)	'12 Active Hybrid 5 with Driver Assistance/Luxury Seating/Premium packages. I had a myriad to choose from, but wanted to try an F10. Thoughts as follows: Its a big car Not sure about the hybrid. The transition between battery and engine was sometimes abrupt. Active seats were "strange". I guess after a driving a long time they would help. The backup surround cameras were damn cool. Sport mode was "meh" …coming from a 135 Luxury seats were ok, I like the sport seats in the 135 better. Visibility is better in the 135. The HUD is cool, just don't wear polarized glasses. Did I mention it is a big car. [IMG][/IMG]
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03-26-2013, 11:27 AM	#18
bfodle New Member 10 Rep 28 Posts Drives: '09 135i & '00 Subaru Outback Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	I'm going to schedule my recall fix as soon as all the snow is gone (don't drive the 1er in the winter) and I'll post back with what I got as a loaner.
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03-26-2013, 11:32 AM	#19
CL 19 BMW Enthusiast 107 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Davis, CA iTrader: (1)	My SA told me it will take about 3 hours for the battery recall but he did offer me shuttle but not a loaner. Will they offer a loaner or I should request it to him? Since it doesn't even take a day to do the service. __________________ 2011 JB E82 135i - Premium pack \| Value pack \| Premium sound \| Sport pack \| M-Sport steering wheel and suspension \| Blackline LCI tail \| BMWP carbon spoiler \| BMWP CF license frame \| BMWP gloss black grilles \| Meisterschaft GT w/gloss black tips \| CF diffuser \| CF splitters \| Hyper Black Apex Arc-8 w/Potenza RE-11 \| Dinan camber plates
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03-26-2013, 02:50 PM	#22
TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	Got a 2013 328i Vert. Really wanted a F30 sedan to play with but they were all out. I continue to not understand why people want the "top down" expierence.
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