Can an 18 year old get a loaner from the dealer?

ben410 · 08-27-2009, 04:23 PM

My 2007 335i has the well known "wastegate rattle", and I hear the fix might take up to a week according to some people on this board. I can't be without a car for that long. Does anyone know if an 18 year old would be eligible to receive a loaner from the dealer? I know back in Texas I couldn't rent a car from a company like Enterprise unless I was 21. Thank you!

kyleb350 · 08-27-2009, 04:29 PM

I don't think so. Like you said, I think the minimum age is either 21 or 25 (like it is here).

ben410 · 08-27-2009, 04:33 PM

Hmm.... If not, I wonder what my options might be. I can't walk back from the dealer lol.

AW335TT · 08-27-2009, 04:33 PM

My dealer wouldn't give me a bmw loaner when I wasnt 21, but they did give me a car from enterprise as long as I was in the insurance.

Tondtar · 08-27-2009, 04:34 PM

You need to be 25 to rent cars (or get a loaner car) in most places in CA. Not sure about other states.

kyleb350 · 08-27-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ben410

Hmm.... If not, I wonder what my options might be. I can't walk back from the dealer lol.

Become very good friends with your service advisor!

yeung330xi · 08-27-2009, 04:41 PM

I was able to get a loaner at 17...

OOO · 08-27-2009, 04:44 PM

Don't you have to be at least 25?

ragingclue · 08-27-2009, 04:46 PM

I believe it's dictated by state law. Not sure though.

lauer87 · 08-27-2009, 05:31 PM

Alot depends on whether or not the vehicle in for service is registered in YOUR name.

doubled24 · 08-27-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lauer87

Alot depends on whether or not the vehicle in for service is registered in YOUR name.

+1, if you owned the car and purchased it from the dealership yourself they would probably find a way to get you a loaner. Seeing as you are 18, there's probably a good chance it isn't in your name and nobody could blame them for wanting to stay away from an insurance nightmare after you wreck one of their new loaners (im sure you are an awesome driver tho, just like every 18 yr old out there).

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Originally Posted by P'Zone

Don't you have to be at least 25?

the 25 rule is just an industry standard for renting cars, afaik... it may be a law in some states but I am under 25 and travel frequently and never have a problem renting a car wherever I go w/ enterprise.... corporate card gets them to waive any under25 fee they would have assessed as well.

MCMLXXXIX · 08-27-2009, 05:47 PM

21. try and sneak it tho...

gizmo83 · 08-27-2009, 05:49 PM

It might depend if the loaner is from the dealer or from a rental company.

A very long time ago I brought in a MB for service, all I did was sign a paper and I was handed the keys. They didn't even check my driver's license. I was 19 at the time.

.:bHd:. · 08-27-2009, 05:55 PM

It is completely up to the dealer. I got a loaner when I was 19

Akhan28 · 08-27-2009, 06:43 PM

I was able to get a loaner at 16.

bluespeed117 · 08-28-2009, 02:09 AM

got a loaner when i was 19, guy at the dealer was awesome.

nmulax · 08-28-2009, 03:05 AM

Yeah just depends on the service manager.
My first car was a Honda Passport that was in the shop more in the first 6 months then it was at my house. The service manager would give me a loaner car every time I brought it in.

mpimping · 08-28-2009, 03:59 AM

usually they will drop you off and pick you up if the loaner isnt an option...

e92leon · 08-28-2009, 04:17 AM

yes you can
as long as your insurance is full coverage

I got loaner when I was 18, now I'm 19 I still can get one

synclastica_86 · 08-28-2009, 04:58 AM

Sure you can. If the service rep gives you crap... talk to the salesperson who sold you your car. I always make sure the dealer is willing to give me a loaner before I buy. So far so good. When I took my c-class in for service, they end up giving me a new s-class as a loaner cus they ran out. The sales even asked me to keep it for an extra 2 days. I was so impressed then I ended up ordering one.

silvergray545 · 08-28-2009, 09:24 AM

I'm 20 and they won't give me a loaner...assholes.

hhkim · 08-28-2009, 02:39 PM

In PA, you have to be 21 I think and bring proof of insurance.

08-27-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
ben410 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 SGM 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (0)	Can an 18 year old get a loaner from the dealer? My 2007 335i has the well known "wastegate rattle", and I hear the fix might take up to a week according to some people on this board. I can't be without a car for that long. Does anyone know if an 18 year old would be eligible to receive a loaner from the dealer? I know back in Texas I couldn't rent a car from a company like Enterprise unless I was 21. Thank you!
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08-27-2009, 04:29 PM	#2
kyleb350 Brigadier General 424 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	I don't think so. Like you said, I think the minimum age is either 21 or 25 (like it is here).
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ben410 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 SGM 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (0)	Hmm.... If not, I wonder what my options might be. I can't walk back from the dealer lol.
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AW335TT Major 616 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	My dealer wouldn't give me a bmw loaner when I wasnt 21, but they did give me a car from enterprise as long as I was in the insurance. __________________
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Tondtar 12 yr old Juvie 1078 Rep 881 Posts Drives: His Mom Crazy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Lay iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 (RIP in 2011) ... [0.00]	You need to be 25 to rent cars (or get a loaner car) in most places in CA. Not sure about other states.
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08-27-2009, 05:31 PM	#10
lauer87 Lieutenant 8 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Alot depends on whether or not the vehicle in for service is registered in YOUR name.
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08-27-2009, 05:49 PM	#13
gizmo83 Private 7 Rep 96 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	It might depend if the loaner is from the dealer or from a rental company. A very long time ago I brought in a MB for service, all I did was sign a paper and I was handed the keys. They didn't even check my driver's license. I was 19 at the time.
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08-27-2009, 05:55 PM	#14
.:bHd:. Major 331 Rep 1,149 Posts Drives: E92 335i MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	It is completely up to the dealer. I got a loaner when I was 19 __________________
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08-27-2009, 06:43 PM	#15
Akhan28 Private 17 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2006 e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (0)	I was able to get a loaner at 16.
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nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Yeah just depends on the service manager. My first car was a Honda Passport that was in the shop more in the first 6 months then it was at my house. The service manager would give me a loaner car every time I brought it in. __________________
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08-28-2009, 03:59 AM	#18
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08-28-2009, 02:39 PM	#22
hhkim Lieutenant 40 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '10 335d Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	In PA, you have to be 21 I think and bring proof of insurance.
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