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      02-14-2006, 09:36 PM   #1
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SCORE! JACKPOT LOANER VEHICLE! '06 530i

i don't know how they determine who gets what car for loaner vehicles, but I think i scored tonight! My e91 is at the dealer overnight for an alarm install.. and they gave me the keys to a 2006 530i with 1,000 miles on it... I haven't had this much fun with a "rental" in a looooong time.. two words summarize my experience: "SMOKEY DONUTS"...
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      02-14-2006, 10:01 PM   #2
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oh man. Lucky you. All my rentals have been taurus's. What a bunch of monkeys.
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      02-14-2006, 10:18 PM   #3
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I went to the dealer and they gave me an identical 325i to mine (color, options, etc), with the exception of the steptronic. I was actually very impressed with how well it drove.
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      02-14-2006, 10:20 PM   #4
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oh man. Lucky you. All my rentals have been taurus's. What a bunch of monkeys.
Tauruses? I thought they gave you a BMW at the BMW dealership when you get a loaner.
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      02-14-2006, 10:23 PM   #5
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Tauruses? I thought they gave you a BMW at the BMW dealership when you get a loaner.
they have freaking Enterprise there, so they always send me over there to get a "loaner". Im actually thinking of switching to another dealer for service. Im just afraid they wont treat it the same since I didnt buy it there.
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      02-14-2006, 11:21 PM   #6
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they have freaking Enterprise there, so they always send me over there to get a "loaner". Im actually thinking of switching to another dealer for service. Im just afraid they wont treat it the same since I didnt buy it there.
On my dealer's loaner/rental info sheet when I did the paperwork, they specifically state must be at least 25 for a BMW. Otherwise, it's 21 that's probably why they send you to Enterprise.
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      02-15-2006, 08:48 AM   #7
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we have enterprise over here in fairfax too. took my car in for some service and they handed me the keys to a maroon chevy impala
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      02-15-2006, 08:50 AM   #8
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My dealer uses Enterprise as well and I was in a Hyundai for 2days....
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      02-15-2006, 09:48 AM   #9
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i almost want to take my car in the shop for no reason just to see what rental they'd give me...
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      02-15-2006, 11:25 AM   #10
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My dealer promised to loan me a MINI, can´t wait!!! But I'm still waiting for my e90 (11th week due)
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      02-15-2006, 11:28 AM   #11
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My dealer gives out X3 or Camrys. So far ive gotten an X3 both times..
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      02-15-2006, 11:29 AM   #12
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BMW of Dallas uses Enterprise too if they run out of cars.
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      02-15-2006, 11:42 AM   #13
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Had an '04 530i as a loaner. Smelled like smoke and air freshener. It was fast and sloppy.
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      02-15-2006, 11:43 AM   #14
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my dealer use enterprise too, but i have gotten x3 twice and 1 e46.
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      02-15-2006, 11:48 AM   #15
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Thanks for reminding me to never ever buy a dealer demo car.
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      02-15-2006, 11:48 AM   #16
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BMW of Towson, which is where I purchased my car, doesnt have Enterprise, but I have yet to bring in my car for service. However, one of the things that several salemen boasted at various dealerships was the number of cars in their loaner program. On of the other dealers said they have over 25 cars, while my Towson said they have over 50 BMWs.

It makes sense. They have over 20 bay's and are the biggest BMW dealership in the state.


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      02-15-2006, 12:06 PM   #17
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When I've brought my older E46 in the dealership in the past, I've gotten a 328i, and X3, and a Mini. Not bad.
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      02-15-2006, 12:47 PM   #18
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i don't think anyone can beat me.
i've brought my car in twice to pacific bmw and both times i ended up in a gold kia rio with 40K miles.
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      02-15-2006, 01:38 PM   #19
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I think i beated you with a 130i full options... never ride a car like that before everyone looked like what the fuck is coming from that corner haha
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      02-15-2006, 01:43 PM   #20
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oh, 1-series, i wish i could drive that car here...
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      02-15-2006, 02:02 PM   #21
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the first time i took my x5 in i got a M Roadster... WOW.. now that car is fun...

And my dad he gets any freaking car he wants its crazy. He will call me in a 6 or a m5 or an m3... lucky bastard!!
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      02-15-2006, 02:28 PM   #22
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I got a 525 loaner once, but I was happy to be back in my 3.
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