1 Year Service Questions

turner23 · 07-29-2009, 11:05 PM

Hey guys/gals...

I'm due for my one year service/oil change sometime next week (my mileage countdown is <200 mi. Actual mileage since 08/15/08 is 16450!!! what can I say, I love the car!

I'm wondering for those of you who have already passed this milestone, what do you end up paying for this service appointment? I know with the free maintenance it's 'supposed' to be an easy drop the car off, pick it up...absolutely free But I can't help thinking that some hidden fees are applied, or something is checked/serviced that is not covered in the plan.

Help me out 1-drivers! What was your experience like on your 1-year service appointment?

Nick

cagekicker · 07-29-2009, 11:39 PM

$0! not hard to believe.

m_thompson · 07-30-2009, 08:41 AM

The one year service and oil change on my wife's 328xi was absolutely free and included a free loaner. Your experience should be the same.

Excitmnt94 · 07-30-2009, 09:30 AM

you have to be kidding? glass half empty?

it is free...period. BMW ULTIMATE SERVICE is provided for a total of 4 years or 50,000 miles...whichever occurs first. your services that are reqquired by the maintenance plan will cost you nothing.

Tom K. · 07-30-2009, 12:56 PM

Even though it's been only 6,000 miles since my one year service in April, my 128i is at the dealer's now as the countdown is at -200. Both services include a loaner and are absolutely free. I was also informed that this (mileage based) service will include replacing the wiper blades and cabin microfilter as well as the convertible top recall.
Tom

J312 · 07-30-2009, 01:26 PM

Free.

turner23 · 07-30-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

Even though it's been only 6,000 miles since my one year service in April, my 128i is at the dealer's now as the countdown is at -200. Both services include a loaner and are absolutely free. I was also informed that this (mileage based) service will include replacing the wiper blades and cabin microfilter as well as the convertible top recall.
Tom

I don't mean to be pessimistic, this is my first BMW and I am fully aware of the free maintenance program. But how often is free shit really free? I'm glad to hear people aren't paying anything. Can't wait for my appointment next week.

Cheers!

Excitmnt94 · 07-30-2009, 02:00 PM

yes...its free. loaners are up to individual dealers and are usually on a first come / first served basis. you have a shot at getting one if you purchased your car where you are trying to get it serviced.

free is good...

My135 · 07-30-2009, 02:03 PM

I took my car in for the first scheduled service at 17,000 miles with all mods on. No questions ask and they even replaced my wind shield wiper blades for free. Total bill is 0$.

j128i · 07-30-2009, 05:31 PM

a lot of you have put more than 15000 miles on the car before the first year service/oil change.
Mine has 14700 miles and 6000 to go based on OBC display. The 1 year service is scheduled in Sept - at that time probably 16000 miles in total.

There are quite a few threads on oil change interval - I'll follow OBC display for my 128i coupe without additional oil change.

Just for fun, how do I collect oil sample and send out for a check? Any steps and procedure?

xbook · 07-30-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j128i

a lot of you have put more than 15000 miles on the car before the first year service/oil change.
Mine has 14700 miles and 6000 to go based on OBC display. The 1 year service is scheduled in Sept - at that time probably 16000 miles in total.

There are quite a few threads on oil change interval - I'll follow OBC display for my 128i coupe without additional oil change.

Just for fun, how do I collect oil sample and send out for a check? Any steps and procedure?

You drive your car way too safely.

My car was begging for it's 1st service @ 13,500 miles. And that's after 2 previous oil changes

j128i · 07-30-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xbook

You drive your car way too safely.

My car was begging for it's 1st service @ 13,500 miles. And that's after 2 previous oil changes

Well, I dont know about that. The first 3000+ miles was in Europe in 14 days during my ED including 100+ mph on Autobahn and winding switchback Apls pass. At this side of the pond most mileage was on highway however.

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turner23 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 218 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	1 Year Service Questions Hey guys/gals... I'm due for my one year service/oil change sometime next week (my mileage countdown is <200 mi. Actual mileage since 08/15/08 is 16450!!! what can I say, I love the car! I'm wondering for those of you who have already passed this milestone, what do you end up paying for this service appointment? I know with the free maintenance it's 'supposed' to be an easy drop the car off, pick it up...absolutely free But I can't help thinking that some hidden fees are applied, or something is checked/serviced that is not covered in the plan. Help me out 1-drivers! What was your experience like on your 1-year service appointment? Nick
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m_thompson Major 102 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [5.00]	The one year service and oil change on my wife's 328xi was absolutely free and included a free loaner. Your experience should be the same. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 21 Rep 515 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	you have to be kidding? glass half empty? it is free...period. BMW ULTIMATE SERVICE is provided for a total of 4 years or 50,000 miles...whichever occurs first. your services that are reqquired by the maintenance plan will cost you nothing. __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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Tom K. Major General 122 Rep 5,629 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Even though it's been only 6,000 miles since my one year service in April, my 128i is at the dealer's now as the countdown is at -200. Both services include a loaner and are absolutely free. I was also informed that this (mileage based) service will include replacing the wiper blades and cabin microfilter as well as the convertible top recall. Tom
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Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 21 Rep 515 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	yes...its free. loaners are up to individual dealers and are usually on a first come / first served basis. you have a shot at getting one if you purchased your car where you are trying to get it serviced. free is good... __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 61 Rep 1,610 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I took my car in for the first scheduled service at 17,000 miles with all mods on. No questions ask and they even replaced my wind shield wiper blades for free. Total bill is 0$. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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j128i Private 0 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 08 128i Coupe AW/Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Good to know a lot of you have put more than 15000 miles on the car before the first year service/oil change. Mine has 14700 miles and 6000 to go based on OBC display. The 1 year service is scheduled in Sept - at that time probably 16000 miles in total. There are quite a few threads on oil change interval - I'll follow OBC display for my 128i coupe without additional oil change. Just for fun, how do I collect oil sample and send out for a check? Any steps and procedure? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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