BMW Loaner Vehicle - M5POST

Tomcat2048 · 12-03-2012, 02:51 PM

This may be a bit off topic...but I couldn't think of another place to post this. When service is performed on the M5, what type of loaner are you typically given? When I had my 2009 M3, it was ALWAYS...a 328i (base model...no options). Does BMW adjust what they give you based on the series you're driving? Should I expect a 5 series loaner with my new M5?

Rob///M5 · 12-03-2012, 02:52 PM

328 for my last two visits as well. If you really care, just ask them for an upgrade.

Tomcat2048 · 12-03-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob///M5

328 for my last two visits as well. If you really care, just ask them for an upgrade.

The only reason I really care is the seat...the 328i seats are rock hard...at least from my experience. So I simply have to ask and they'll usually comply with the request? I'll keep that in mind then...thanks for the input.

mcvaughan · 12-03-2012, 02:59 PM

Generally a 3 series...

bobblehead · 12-03-2012, 03:34 PM

328 and X3.

chrisratz · 12-03-2012, 04:35 PM

Its always been a base model 328i for me. The one nice thing about driving the loaner for a day or two is that my appreciation for my car increases 10x when i get it back.

URBAN LEGEND · 12-03-2012, 05:43 PM

I usuallu get a 3 series. Cant remember getting anything else really.

Tomcat2048 · 12-03-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisratz

Its always been a base model 328i for me. The one nice thing about driving the loaner for a day or two is that my appreciation for my car increases 10x when i get it back.

I concur...haven't had to take my M5 in for service yet (only 400 miles on it so far) but I can only imagine how getting into a 328i will feel...lol...had to do it with the M3 all the time...

URBAN LEGEND · 12-03-2012, 08:48 PM

Those 328s go for ages on a full tank of gas though.

jdco · 12-03-2012, 11:05 PM

My dealer usually gives me a 5 series

hsiaochinsan · 12-03-2012, 11:10 PM

My dealer here is giving me all kind of cars from: x5 diesel, 335i E93, 328i Wagon, 535i 6spd, to z4.

Tomcat2048 · 12-03-2012, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Those 328s go for ages on a full tank of gas though.

Come on now...M drivers like us don't care about gas mileage

I do like the 21 gallon tank though...vast improvement from my '09 M3's 16 gallon...no more refueling every 3-4 days!

smashhell · 12-04-2012, 03:29 AM

I don't have a M5. But my dealer always gives me loaner cars that's more expensive than mine. I find that odd ....

BLACK MARKT · 12-04-2012, 07:24 AM

They provided me a new 550 GT

dkoren · 12-04-2012, 02:05 PM

I have had everything from base level 3series, to a new 535, x3, hell even a few enterprise rentals back when I had my M3. THe dealers I've worked with it's all been what has been available at the time of service.

Mperial · 12-04-2012, 05:43 PM

They gave me a brand new 535 GT...probably can't give them away at any price.

BC87 · 12-04-2012, 06:33 PM

328i and 335d. I usually get the 335d if they have one available. Although I did spot a 5 series loaner driving around town recently. Haven't had another loaner since I saw the 5 so I can't confirm that thy also loan 5s on a regular basis.

TonyZ · 12-04-2012, 07:59 PM

Just scheduled my 1200 mile break in service and told the SA he better not give me a 328i to drive. He said that was all they have in their loaner inventory! (Not even a 335)

smashhell · 12-04-2012, 10:16 PM

The trick is to call ahead to reserve a loaner vehicle.

Rob///M5 · 12-05-2012, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACK MARKT

They provided me a new 550 GT

I would have asked them for an upgrade to a 328i

12-03-2012, 02:51 PM	#1
Tomcat2048 Private Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	BMW Loaner Vehicle This may be a bit off topic...but I couldn't think of another place to post this. When service is performed on the M5, what type of loaner are you typically given? When I had my 2009 M3, it was ALWAYS...a 328i (base model...no options). Does BMW adjust what they give you based on the series you're driving? Should I expect a 5 series loaner with my new M5?
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12-03-2012, 02:52 PM	#2
Rob///M5 Captain Drives: 2013 M5 SSII Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 892 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [5.00]	328 for my last two visits as well. If you really care, just ask them for an upgrade. __________________

12-03-2012, 02:59 PM	#4
mcvaughan Private First Class Drives: 2013 Silverstone BMW M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 187 iTrader: (0)	Generally a 3 series... __________________ Matt 2013 Silverstone / Black M5 - Akrapovič Evolution exhaust, iND Cosmetic package, Xpel clear bra, H&R sport springs, Macht Schnell wheel spacers

12-03-2012, 05:43 PM	#7
URBAN LEGEND Champ Drives: '13 M5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,139 iTrader: (0)	I usuallu get a 3 series. Cant remember getting anything else really. __________________ 2013 M5 2011 550i-Sold and not missed 2009 M3-What a machine.

12-03-2012, 08:48 PM	#9
URBAN LEGEND Champ Drives: '13 M5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,139 iTrader: (0)	Those 328s go for ages on a full tank of gas though. __________________ 2013 M5 2011 550i-Sold and not missed 2009 M3-What a machine.

12-03-2012, 03:34 PM	#5
bobblehead Colonel Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On Posts: 2,533 iTrader: (0)	328 and X3.

12-03-2012, 04:35 PM	#6
chrisratz Second Lieutenant Drives: whenever I can. Join Date: May 2012 Location: Central California Posts: 216 iTrader: (0)	Its always been a base model 328i for me. The one nice thing about driving the loaner for a day or two is that my appreciation for my car increases 10x when i get it back.

12-03-2012, 11:05 PM	#10
jdco New Member Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	My dealer usually gives me a 5 series

12-03-2012, 11:10 PM	#11
hsiaochinsan 中華民國大總統 Drives: AW F10 M5 Join Date: May 2005 Location: SF Bay Area/Cupertino Posts: 1,026 iTrader: (5)	My dealer here is giving me all kind of cars from: x5 diesel, 335i E93, 328i Wagon, 535i 6spd, to z4. __________________ 台灣人來報到噢~

12-04-2012, 03:29 AM	#13
smashhell First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 367 iTrader: (0)	I don't have a M5. But my dealer always gives me loaner cars that's more expensive than mine. I find that odd .... __________________ 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster on black interior, Premium 1 & 2 Package, Magnaflow Full Cat-Back Exhaust, JB4 Stage 2

12-04-2012, 07:24 AM	#14
BLACK MARKT First Lieutenant Drives: BMW F10 M5 - ALPINE WHITE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 326 iTrader: (0)	They provided me a new 550 GT __________________ CHECK OUT MY INSTAGRAM

12-04-2012, 02:05 PM	#15
dkoren Private Drives: F10 M5 - 6spd Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	I have had everything from base level 3series, to a new 535, x3, hell even a few enterprise rentals back when I had my M3. THe dealers I've worked with it's all been what has been available at the time of service.

12-04-2012, 05:43 PM	#16
Mperial Private Drives: 2013 M5 Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 95 iTrader: (0)	They gave me a brand new 535 GT...probably can't give them away at any price.

12-04-2012, 06:33 PM	#17
BC87 Private First Class Drives: 13 M5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	328i and 335d. I usually get the 335d if they have one available. Although I did spot a 5 series loaner driving around town recently. Haven't had another loaner since I saw the 5 so I can't confirm that thy also loan 5s on a regular basis. __________________ carlsturm - My E60 M5 suffers from "RPM lag" - I'm not concerned with F10 turbo lag

12-04-2012, 07:59 PM	#18
TonyZ MMMMMMMFine Drives: 2013 MC/SS F10 M5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Just scheduled my 1200 mile break in service and told the SA he better not give me a 328i to drive. He said that was all they have in their loaner inventory! (Not even a 335)

12-04-2012, 10:16 PM	#19
smashhell First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 367 iTrader: (0)	The trick is to call ahead to reserve a loaner vehicle. __________________ 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster on black interior, Premium 1 & 2 Package, Magnaflow Full Cat-Back Exhaust, JB4 Stage 2

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