WTF Loaner fee?

Jeef Beef · 06-25-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

I should've gotten a 125..

Alex, this is your cue to chime in.

TBestW · 06-25-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

As far as looks go they are HOT with roof on and HOTTER with the roof off.

Once you get used to the long hood and low driving position they are a great car to drive. Totally different driving experience than the 1er..If it wasnt for just being a 2 seater I would seriously consider in the twin turbo..

Absolute head turner, to the point I had one couple walk up and ask if they could take a pix..Considering it was BSM it looked awesome..

Unfortunately I only had the 3.0 ltr non turbo which was still plenty of power.

So envious of your loaner! When we last asked for a decent loaner, got a bottom-of-the-range X5. But I guess that's better than what some people are getting

Highlighting your post above for the benefit of my other half. In terms of hard-top convertibles, the Z4 is probably the finest on the market right now.

Zuzu · 06-25-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TBestW

So envious of your loaner! When we last asked for a decent loaner, got a bottom-of-the-range X5. But I guess that's better than what some people are getting

What I do is browse through the dealers "demo" stock on their website a few days before I go in for warranty/service, then call up the Dealer Principle (who it pays to have a good relationship with) and let him know which car I would like as a loaner..

Taymaishu · 06-25-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SBC

dont be hatin on 320i... I bet i'm the only person who has a 320i other than like an eastern suburbs / north shore mother / someone who doesnt actually care but wants a bmw badge.

I should've gotten a 125..

I do like the 320i to be honest. In all, everything except the 116 and 118. Those are the people who buy BMW's for badges OR as a run-around car.

Regarding the 125i, I love it. I do every day. High-revving, 6 cylinder fun and a happy tail to boot.

sbce90 · 06-26-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

I do like the 320i to be honest. In all, everything except the 116 and 118. Those are the people who buy BMW's for badges OR as a run-around car.

Regarding the 125i, I love it. I do every day. High-revving, 6 cylinder fun and a happy tail to boot.

yay someone who likes 320s

I'm going to personally go in to BMW on friday and ask what cars they have. Also, someone mentioned Ben Turner before. He was / is my SA, but hes moved to sales now. Reckon I have a chance of getting a 1 coupe if i ask? Seeing he's in sales now maybe he can pull some more strings with more cars?

Jeef Beef · 06-26-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

yay someone who likes 320s

I'm going to personally go in to BMW on friday and ask what cars they have. Also, someone mentioned Ben Turner before. He was / is my SA, but hes moved to sales now. Reckon I have a chance of getting a 1 coupe if i ask? Seeing he's in sales now maybe he can pull some more strings with more cars?

Yeh it's possible to ask for an 'extended' test drive. Depends on whether the SA can afford to give out a demo car for the whole day. Just look for a model they have multiples of.

Taymaishu · 06-26-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

yay someone who likes 320s

I'm going to personally go in to BMW on friday and ask what cars they have. Also, someone mentioned Ben Turner before. He was / is my SA, but hes moved to sales now. Reckon I have a chance of getting a 1 coupe if i ask? Seeing he's in sales now maybe he can pull some more strings with more cars?

Definitely. They've been advertising a 135i convertible for a while, so that's available for a loaner. On top of that you do own a 3er, so shouldn't be a prob getting a 123/125/135 coupe.

Hell, at my 15,000km service I was given a 330d for the day. Really enjoyed it and had plenty of punch.

sbce90 · 06-26-2010, 12:39 AM

id love a 135 but i cant.

I'm.. how you say.. not allowed to drive turbos/supers/ anything cool. then again... who cares for one day.. id love a 135 for a day. Chances of being pulled over are slim.

why dont I push for an M3 while im at it, reckon i can try the "Possible upgrade in a couple of years..."

I'd get the boot out the door most likely.

TBestW · 06-26-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

What I do is browse through the dealers "demo" stock on their website a few days before I go in for warranty/service, then call up the Dealer Principle (who it pays to have a good relationship with) and let him know which car I would like as a loaner..

I like the way you think.

Zuzu · 06-26-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TBestW

I like the way you think.

Thanks. But like I mentioned. It really depends on your relationship with the said dealer or they probably will just laugh at your suggestion.

jkho · 06-27-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

dont be hatin on 320i... I bet i'm the only person who has a 320i other than like an eastern suburbs / north shore mother / someone who doesnt actually care but wants a bmw badge.

I should've gotten a 125..

HEHE
Just gotten used to 6cyclinder goodness thats all!

jkho · 06-30-2010, 09:17 AM

Ended up getting a 2010 320d Coupe

They had a seat belt holder retracting thing !!
Also had sunroof and electric seats....

MikeVictor · 06-30-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jkho

Ended up getting a 2010 320d Coupe

They had a seat belt holder retracting thing !!
Also had sunroof and electric seats....

Your sig says you have an M-sport 125i. Don't you have electric seats with that? Or did I not read sarcasm correctly?

jksgoh · 06-30-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

Your sig says you have an M-sport 125i. Don't you have electric seats with that? Or did I not read sarcasm correctly?

not sure if he was being sarcastic or not, but our poor m-sport 125i's dont come with electric seats standard unlike the 135i's

Taymaishu · 06-30-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

Your sig says you have an M-sport 125i. Don't you have electric seats with that? Or did I not read sarcasm correctly?

Nope - electric seats are an option with any spec 125i. I have the M Sport 125i as well and manual seats.

zenderm3 · 06-30-2010, 08:34 PM

Electric seats are awesome - couldn't live without them now!

sparoz · 07-01-2010, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Electric seats are awesome - couldn't live without them now!

Hence, I avoid driving my wife's car.

jkho · 07-02-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

Your sig says you have an M-sport 125i. Don't you have electric seats with that? Or did I not read sarcasm correctly?

oh every1 has answered for me

yea non electric seats for me.... this means i can drive faster

lol

That seat belt holder thingy was pretty kool though... i want one !!

jksgoh · 07-03-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jkho

oh every1 has answered for me

yea non electric seats for me.... this means i can drive faster

lol

sorry mate, will try not to steal your glory next time! lol

sbce90 · 07-05-2010, 02:22 AM

no offense to anybody on here..

got a 123d hatch non-sport loaner. apart from a decent engine, it was a piece of s#it. probably wouldve been quite a bit better with msport though.

much happier with my much slower 320i msport. still yet to try a 1coupe though.. when the guy said 123d i was praying for a coupe but no, it wasnt to be.... maybe next time. BMW FKed up again so there definitely will be a next time quite soon.

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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,722 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	id love a 135 but i cant. I'm.. how you say.. not allowed to drive turbos/supers/ anything cool. then again... who cares for one day.. id love a 135 for a day. Chances of being pulled over are slim. why dont I push for an M3 while im at it, reckon i can try the "Possible upgrade in a couple of years..." I'd get the boot out the door most likely.
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jkho Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 200 Posts Drives: Black MY09 E82 125i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Ended up getting a 2010 320d Coupe They had a seat belt holder retracting thing !! Also had sunroof and electric seats.... __________________ MY09 E82 125i M-sports Coupe --> \| Black/Black \| Rims: 18" 261s \| CF spoiler \| Xenons: Philips X-tremeVision 4800k \| AE: PIAA Hyper Arros 5k \|
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zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Electric seats are awesome - couldn't live without them now! __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,722 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	no offense to anybody on here.. got a 123d hatch non-sport loaner. apart from a decent engine, it was a piece of s#it. probably wouldve been quite a bit better with msport though. much happier with my much slower 320i msport. still yet to try a 1coupe though.. when the guy said 123d i was praying for a coupe but no, it wasnt to be.... maybe next time. BMW FKed up again so there definitely will be a next time quite soon.
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