loaner car?

r3amir · 10-06-2005, 10:48 AM

I got X3 as a loaner, it wasn't cleaned from inside and the drive was not impressive, to say the least.

cdheaven · 10-06-2005, 12:18 PM

i went to a different dealership then were i bought the car. but the paid for my enterprise loaner and i got a 06 expedition. it was fine to drive for the day.
and im almost positive that no bmw dealerships will reserve bmw's as loaners. i think its always first come first serve.

BMW786 · 11-19-2005, 12:22 PM

So far, I've had an E46, an X3, and right now I have a Mini Cooper convertible as a loaner. The Mini is really cool - the interior is retro and everything is pretty much chrome. However, I wouldn't pay that much for one and the handling was really jerky...I don't know if it was a result of other ppl.'s wear and tear driving or if that's the way they are. It was my favorite loaner so far though. BMW rocks!

wheeler · 11-19-2005, 12:53 PM

First time I got a...gasp;;Chevy mini-van, which was an Enterprise rental, paid for by dealer. I promise I am not exaggerating--the damned thing made me seasick.

Next time I told the dealer I wanted a BMW and got an X3. It was OK, but glad I didn't buy one.

This most recent time I asked again for a Beemer and was told that they have two different appointment schedules--one for those who will take any loaner and one for those who insist on a BMW. If you demand a BMW loaner, then you have to wait about a week longer for a service appointment. I was in a hurry, but did ask for something a little less revolting than a Chevy mini-van.

They said they would get me a full-size rental. Again it was a Chevy--don't remember what model--full sized, but what a hunk-o-crap!! Windshield washers came on when I turned on the turn signal, brakes only worked when stood on, engine rattled like it was coming apart (bearings and valves) at start-up, never did find the rear window defroster switch, radio quality from 1952, handled like a canoe on a windy day, etc.

Next time I will plan ahead and get the BMW loaner. I'm now officially a spoiled, snobbish, whiney BMW owner!

LEDZEP · 11-19-2005, 01:16 PM

We always get BMW's or Mercedes. The 7 series was my favorite.

11-19-2005, 03:04 PM

At Crevier in Santa Ana, CA., if you purchased your vehicle from them and have made an appointment you will always drive away in a BMW loaner.

arn · 11-19-2005, 03:27 PM

you get a 7 series as a loaner???

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

We always get BMW's or Mercedes. The 7 series was my favorite.

nyyankee · 11-19-2005, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDog

she always hooks me up with a bmw loaner car and even has my tank topped off for me... (gas tank you perverts)

ahahahahaha

KUweatherman · 11-19-2005, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cdheaven

and im almost positive that no bmw dealerships will reserve bmw's as loaners. i think its always first come first serve.

All we have at Baron BMW in Kansas City are BMW loaners. We're getting quite a few E90s into service too.

Even a couple 530xi wagons. My two favorite loaners we have are the 545i that was satellite radio and the 06 330i 6spd with the sport package. We're slowly phasing out the X3 loaners. Thank God.

ThePorter · 11-19-2005, 07:00 PM

All of the loaners we give out are '06 E90 325i's or X3's for SUV owners. It's kinda cool. We have about 45 E90's and a few '05 E46 325's, which I don't like since I started driving the E90's. We have a Hertz rental spot there too, but all our loaners are BMW's. Which some people treat like crap :mad:

wheeler · 11-19-2005, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePorter

We have a Hertz rental spot there too, but all our loaners are BMW's. Which some people treat like crap :mad:

Thats 'cause nothing goes faster more often or stops as suddenly as a loaner! They also run on the crappiest gas around and never need the oil checked!

ThePorter · 11-19-2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wheeler

Thats 'cause nothing goes faster more often or stops as suddenly as a loaner! They also run on the crappiest gas around and never need the oil checked!

so true! If only they used 93 octane. Those would be some potent loaners!

mds82 · 11-20-2005, 12:35 AM

i've had my car scheduled for service for 3 weeks and i got a Pontiac Bontiville that stinks for Smoke, had DIRTY windows and the heats barely works. stupid dealer says they dont have BMW loaners anymore - it saves them money ""

KUweatherman · 11-20-2005, 12:48 AM

To save money, our dealership started charging $10 to use a loaner. The dealership would like us to fill the loaners with 87 octane as well, but I absolutely refuse to do that. The lowest I will go is 89.

northerncalguy · 11-20-2005, 02:00 AM

Stevens Creek BMW, Santa Clara loaned me a Z4 2004 2.5 / steptronic -- I wanted a 5/6spd but no luck. The Z4 was fun to drive for a day

BMW786 · 11-20-2005, 10:20 AM

Man, and I thought I got some nice loaner cars! You guys get 5 and 7 series??

I requested a 5 series but they didn't have any...It also depends on your age as to what kind of loaner you get. At my dealer, you have to be at least 21 to get a BMW loaner, otherwise you get a Pontiac Grand Am, Chevy Suburban, etc.

billgti · 11-22-2005, 03:42 PM

i brought my car in for the weekend and they (pacific bmw) gave me a gold kia rio. does it get any chepaer than that? i just wasn't in the mood to argue but come on, a kia rio??

e90driver · 11-22-2005, 05:40 PM

I always get a BMW with no questions asked, X5 or 5 series.

espo · 11-23-2005, 10:40 AM

Had my old 325xi in at the dealership about 3 times (once a year) for service, I've gotten a 328i, X3 and a Mini as loners. I actually did not buy the car at the dealer that I had it serviced at either, but that dealer (Towne in Buffalo) actually bought out the other dealership in the area that I bought the car at.

arn · 11-23-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by billgti

i brought my car in for the weekend and they (pacific bmw) gave me a gold kia rio. does it get any chepaer than that? i just wasn't in the mood to argue but come on, a kia rio??

lolz. sry, couldn't resist... you're right, it doesn't get cheaper than that.

dlwhite · 05-20-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by billgti

i brought my car in for the weekend and they (pacific bmw) gave me a gold kia rio. does it get any chepaer than that? i just wasn't in the mood to argue but come on, a kia rio??

In 2009 you may get a Chevy Cobalt....base model.

jewishcubbiesfan · 05-20-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by arn

What type of loaner car does ur dealer give you when you bring your car in for service? I brought my car in for service(had to balance the alignment) this morning and my dealer(Desimone BMW of cherry hill) gave me a "chevy" as a loaner.

edit: i also requested DRL on my car and he said ok it can be done, I forgot to ask him if it was part of the "sept software update"

so what exactly is a "chevy"? Is it a pretend chevy or pretend chevrolet?

I personally have always received a BMW as a loaner, but it doesn't really bother me. You aren't buying the car, so whats the big deal? Does it bruise your ego to drive anything other then BMW? It beats the alternatives (busing or walking).

10-06-2005, 10:48 AM	#23
r3amir Lieutenant 86 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2023 X2 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I got X3 as a loaner, it wasn't cleaned from inside and the drive was not impressive, to say the least. __________________ 2018 540i Mineral White/ Cognac 2015 435i GC Midnight Blue Metallic, Saddle Brown 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather 2006 325i Arctic Metallic
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10-06-2005, 12:18 PM	#24
cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 229 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	i went to a different dealership then were i bought the car. but the paid for my enterprise loaner and i got a 06 expedition. it was fine to drive for the day. and im almost positive that no bmw dealerships will reserve bmw's as loaners. i think its always first come first serve. __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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11-19-2005, 12:22 PM	#25
BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	So far, I've had an E46, an X3, and right now I have a Mini Cooper convertible as a loaner. The Mini is really cool - the interior is retro and everything is pretty much chrome. However, I wouldn't pay that much for one and the handling was really jerky...I don't know if it was a result of other ppl.'s wear and tear driving or if that's the way they are. It was my favorite loaner so far though. BMW rocks!
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11-19-2005, 12:53 PM	#26
wheeler Private First Class 3 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento CA iTrader: (0)	First time I got a...gasp;;Chevy mini-van, which was an Enterprise rental, paid for by dealer. I promise I am not exaggerating--the damned thing made me seasick. Next time I told the dealer I wanted a BMW and got an X3. It was OK, but glad I didn't buy one. This most recent time I asked again for a Beemer and was told that they have two different appointment schedules--one for those who will take any loaner and one for those who insist on a BMW. If you demand a BMW loaner, then you have to wait about a week longer for a service appointment. I was in a hurry, but did ask for something a little less revolting than a Chevy mini-van. They said they would get me a full-size rental. Again it was a Chevy--don't remember what model--full sized, but what a hunk-o-crap!! Windshield washers came on when I turned on the turn signal, brakes only worked when stood on, engine rattled like it was coming apart (bearings and valves) at start-up, never did find the rear window defroster switch, radio quality from 1952, handled like a canoe on a windy day, etc. Next time I will plan ahead and get the BMW loaner. I'm now officially a spoiled, snobbish, whiney BMW owner!
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11-19-2005, 01:16 PM	#27
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	We always get BMW's or Mercedes. The 7 series was my favorite. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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11-19-2005, 03:04 PM	#28
CMD Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	At Crevier in Santa Ana, CA., if you purchased your vehicle from them and have made an appointment you will always drive away in a BMW loaner.
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11-19-2005, 07:00 PM	#32
ThePorter New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 96 750iL Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	All of the loaners we give out are '06 E90 325i's or X3's for SUV owners. It's kinda cool. We have about 45 E90's and a few '05 E46 325's, which I don't like since I started driving the E90's. We have a Hertz rental spot there too, but all our loaners are BMW's. Which some people treat like crap :mad:
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11-20-2005, 12:35 AM	#35
mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	i've had my car scheduled for service for 3 weeks and i got a Pontiac Bontiville that stinks for Smoke, had DIRTY windows and the heats barely works. stupid dealer says they dont have BMW loaners anymore - it saves them money ""
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11-20-2005, 12:48 AM	#36
KUweatherman Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 232 Posts Drives: Civic Si Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (0)	To save money, our dealership started charging $10 to use a loaner. The dealership would like us to fill the loaners with 87 octane as well, but I absolutely refuse to do that. The lowest I will go is 89.
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11-20-2005, 02:00 AM	#37
northerncalguy Throw your hands in the air, if you's a true playa. 79 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2014 435i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Stevens Creek BMW, Santa Clara loaned me a Z4 2004 2.5 / steptronic -- I wanted a 5/6spd but no luck. The Z4 was fun to drive for a day __________________
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11-20-2005, 10:20 AM	#38
BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	Man, and I thought I got some nice loaner cars! You guys get 5 and 7 series?? I requested a 5 series but they didn't have any...It also depends on your age as to what kind of loaner you get. At my dealer, you have to be at least 21 to get a BMW loaner, otherwise you get a Pontiac Grand Am, Chevy Suburban, etc.
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11-22-2005, 03:42 PM	#39
billgti Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i brought my car in for the weekend and they (pacific bmw) gave me a gold kia rio. does it get any chepaer than that? i just wasn't in the mood to argue but come on, a kia rio??
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11-22-2005, 05:40 PM	#40
e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I always get a BMW with no questions asked, X5 or 5 series. __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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11-23-2005, 10:40 AM	#41
espo Captain 12 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sugar Land TX iTrader: (0)	Had my old 325xi in at the dealership about 3 times (once a year) for service, I've gotten a 328i, X3 and a Mini as loners. I actually did not buy the car at the dealer that I had it serviced at either, but that dealer (Towne in Buffalo) actually bought out the other dealership in the area that I bought the car at. __________________ E46 325xi Oxford Green/Sand Leatherette/Myrtle Wood Auto ZCW - Retired E90 330xi Mystic Blue/Black Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA - Retired F22 M235i Mineral Gray/Red Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZPP/ZTP
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