How old do you have to be to get a loaner car?

1quick35 · 11-23-2009, 01:08 PM

Just as the title states I would like to know how old you have to be to get a loaner car from the dealership. I am 21 years old with my 135i and I believe its going to have to go in to get the fuel pump replaced soon. I'm just wondering if they will give me one or not?

MadMan77 · 11-23-2009, 01:27 PM

That really depends on the dealer. Most dealers will allow a 21 yo to get a loaner, but some do not give it out unless you are 25+.

Basically, you need to check with your dealer.

bmwsam · 11-23-2009, 01:28 PM

I'm 22 but they let me have a loaner a couple of months ago when I was still 21. They gave me a 335i to drive for the day...I was very happy!

tcd223 · 11-23-2009, 01:40 PM

I was denied a BMW loaner, being under 23, but they paid for a enterprise loaner. They told me it had something to do with the insurance. Thankfully, my 1er won't even be broken in by my 23rd bday so the next time i'm in for service and need a loaner, they can't use that excuse.

AlBel1214 · 11-23-2009, 02:01 PM

When I was 21 I was a broke college kid with a used corolla... take the bus kid...

MadMan77 · 11-23-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AlBel1214

When I was 21 I was a broke college kid with a used corolla... take the bus kid...

Does that bus have to go uphill in the snow both ways?

1quick35 · 11-23-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMan77

Does that bus have to go uphill in the snow both ways?

hahaha I love when I got those stories! I'm one of those kids that likes to have nice things and I work alot to get them. I only owe a few grand on this car so I just love it when people try to say is that mommy or daddys car and I'm like nope I bought it on my own. But yea thanks for the input guys when its time to take my car in I'm def going to try and see if they give me a loaner...

BrokenVert · 11-23-2009, 06:03 PM

Im 18 man. My dealer gives me a loaner everytime my car in in the shop...which is often sadly.

1quick35 · 11-23-2009, 08:17 PM

I'm at 20,600 miles its going to be the first time I'm taking it in. idk how many times the old owner had it in the shop, but it has a jb3, active autowerke fmic, riss racing cat back exhaust, bms dual cone intake, KW V2 coilovers. I'm going to be taking out the jb3 and put the factory intake back on and hope they don't give me too much crap about it.

AlBel1214 · 11-23-2009, 09:26 PM

Ha I am just messing around... If you got the cash to buy this car while still in college thats awesome (and I am jealous!)

They should give you a loaner... I think you just need to throw a credit card out to them for collateral...

bmwsam · 12-05-2009, 02:59 AM

I had to deal with this today... so I normally service my car at the dealership by where my parents live but I'm away at school right now and a couple of warning lights came on the dash so I took my car into the local dealership. I asked if a loaner could would be available for the day and although the service manager obviously didn't want to lend me the loaner he reluctantly agreed. While he was copying my license he realized that I was 22 years old and informed me that it was against company policy to give loaners to people under 25. I politely informed him that I received a loaner before and his reply was, "Well, not at this dealership!" I told him that I had indeed brought in my E30 to this dealership this past summer (I was only 21) and received a loaner at that time. He finally agreed to lend me the loaner car but informed me that I will NEVER be allowed another loaner until I turn 25 and was very rude about the whole ordeal. Sorry for the rant but I expected better service than this.

MadMan77 · 12-05-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwsam

I had to deal with this today... so I normally service my car at the dealership by where my parents live but I'm away at school right now and a couple of warning lights came on the dash so I took my car into the local dealership. I asked if a loaner could would be available for the day and although the service manager obviously didn't want to lend me the loaner he reluctantly agreed. While he was copying my license he realized that I was 22 years old and informed me that it was against company policy to give loaners to people under 25. I politely informed him that I received a loaner before and his reply was, "Well, not at this dealership!" I told him that I had indeed brought in my E30 to this dealership this past summer (I was only 21) and received a loaner at that time. He finally agreed to lend me the loaner car but informed me that I will NEVER be allowed another loaner until I turn 25 and was very rude about the whole ordeal. Sorry for the rant but I expected better service than this.

You should have brought this up to the general manager right after he gave you the keys for the loaner.

Smac355 · 12-05-2009, 01:03 PM

I'm 23 they have given me a loaner whenever i needed one.

11-23-2009, 01:08 PM	#1
1quick35 Private 15 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 135i, 1999 Audi A4 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hanover, PA iTrader: (0)	How old do you have to be to get a loaner car? Just as the title states I would like to know how old you have to be to get a loaner car from the dealership. I am 21 years old with my 135i and I believe its going to have to go in to get the fuel pump replaced soon. I'm just wondering if they will give me one or not?
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MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ 34 Rep 1,874 Posts Drives: Jet Black '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yigo iTrader: (1)	That really depends on the dealer. Most dealers will allow a 21 yo to get a loaner, but some do not give it out unless you are 25+. Basically, you need to check with your dealer. __________________
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11-23-2009, 01:28 PM	#3
bmwsam First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	I'm 22 but they let me have a loaner a couple of months ago when I was still 21. They gave me a 335i to drive for the day...I was very happy! __________________ 128i M-Sport: Le Mans Blue/Black Interior 6MT, Premium Hi-Fi, Ipod/USB, BMW CCA Member: Central California Chapter
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11-23-2009, 01:40 PM	#4
tcd223 Captain 47 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [7.00]	I was denied a BMW loaner, being under 23, but they paid for a enterprise loaner. They told me it had something to do with the insurance. Thankfully, my 1er won't even be broken in by my 23rd bday so the next time i'm in for service and need a loaner, they can't use that excuse.
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11-23-2009, 02:01 PM	#5
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	When I was 21 I was a broke college kid with a used corolla... take the bus kid... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Im 18 man. My dealer gives me a loaner everytime my car in in the shop...which is often sadly. __________________
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11-23-2009, 08:17 PM	#9
1quick35 Private 15 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 135i, 1999 Audi A4 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hanover, PA iTrader: (0)	I'm at 20,600 miles its going to be the first time I'm taking it in. idk how many times the old owner had it in the shop, but it has a jb3, active autowerke fmic, riss racing cat back exhaust, bms dual cone intake, KW V2 coilovers. I'm going to be taking out the jb3 and put the factory intake back on and hope they don't give me too much crap about it.
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11-23-2009, 09:26 PM	#10
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Ha I am just messing around... If you got the cash to buy this car while still in college thats awesome (and I am jealous!) They should give you a loaner... I think you just need to throw a credit card out to them for collateral... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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12-05-2009, 02:59 AM	#11
bmwsam First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	I had to deal with this today... so I normally service my car at the dealership by where my parents live but I'm away at school right now and a couple of warning lights came on the dash so I took my car into the local dealership. I asked if a loaner could would be available for the day and although the service manager obviously didn't want to lend me the loaner he reluctantly agreed. While he was copying my license he realized that I was 22 years old and informed me that it was against company policy to give loaners to people under 25. I politely informed him that I received a loaner before and his reply was, "Well, not at this dealership!" I told him that I had indeed brought in my E30 to this dealership this past summer (I was only 21) and received a loaner at that time. He finally agreed to lend me the loaner car but informed me that I will NEVER be allowed another loaner until I turn 25 and was very rude about the whole ordeal. Sorry for the rant but I expected better service than this. __________________ 128i M-Sport: Le Mans Blue/Black Interior 6MT, Premium Hi-Fi, Ipod/USB, BMW CCA Member: Central California Chapter
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Smac355 Lieutenant 40 Rep 400 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'm 23 they have given me a loaner whenever i needed one. __________________ Black Sapphire Metallic 135i/Coral Leather Interior/ Gloss Black Grills/20% tint/M door sills/Black 135i badge, smoked LED side marker, Dinan stage II , DINAN Exhaust, performance side skirts, performance shift boot/e-brake, pedals, carbon fiber wrapped interior
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