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SMSgt B · 04-06-2008, 09:40 AM

I had my 1200 miles inspection scheduled for 11 Apr but I have to call tomorrow and get it changed ... FOR ASAP. Man, 1200 miles came and went fast. I now have 1213 miles but the interesting part is I-drive (info/car data/service/oil) states I still have 130 miles to go. Oil is in the yellow and everything else is green. Anyway, just thought I would post this since I see folks having sevice pop up at +-650 miles.

the_stranger · 04-06-2008, 09:57 AM

Even mine showed service at 1300 miles. Take it to your dealer immediately. Check with them for the availability of filters as well. I had to wait for a week for them to arrive.

gadget · 04-06-2008, 10:03 AM

At least you have your car, many of us still have months to wait before we get them. - Hope the dealer is able to take car of your car ASAP

Davinhci · 04-06-2008, 12:02 PM

yeah just get it service asap and then have some fun

GregW / Oregon · 04-06-2008, 12:11 PM

At 555 miles, mine is still showing 800 miles to go.

bobr2001 · 04-06-2008, 12:27 PM

wow! it really has a 1200 miles service come up on-board comp/idrive?

GregW / Oregon · 04-06-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bobr2001

wow! it really has a 1200 miles service come up on-board comp/idrive?

iDrive display of service info. (miles to next ervice is also shown when you start the car in the central instrument cluster display):

!Xoible · 04-06-2008, 01:07 PM

it's okay, hot girls do that to make you miss them more. be patient, u'll be riding that girl like a rodeo

SMSgt B · 04-07-2008, 02:14 PM

so I go in today to see if he can get me in earlier ... now it's scheduled for Thurday. Then I ask do I have to pay since we get 4 years free maintenance; fastest answer I ever got ... YES. And what will be the damage I ask? Well we need to change the engine oil, tranny oil, and differential oil so that will be 450 Euros. 450 Euros is $700.00.

Shit....there goes "Free Maintenace" ... BTW, I will be passing around a collection plate shortly..

MDCTFTW · 04-07-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SMSgt B

so I go in today to see if he can get me in earlier ... now it's scheduled for Thurday. Then I ask do I have to pay since we get 4 years free maintenance; fastest answer I ever got ... YES. And what will be the damage I ask? Well we need to change the engine oil, tranny oil, and differential oil so that will be 450 Euros. 450 Euros is $700.00.

Shit....there goes "Free Maintenace" ... BTW, I will be passing around a collection plate shortly..

For real? I thought this was included.

SMSgt B · 04-08-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

For real? I thought this was included.

I guess I should have mention that I am still in Germany. I am now trying to decided if it is worth in paying $700 just to drive it for less than 2 weeks here before I ship it. If I wait, then I can get it free in the states.

Very hard dilema I am in.

rvacha · 04-08-2008, 06:42 AM

Yes, tough call indeed. If I were in any country other than Germany I would probably wait. But when will you get another opportunity to drive it flat out on the autobahn post break-in? Plus obviously you have to hand over the keys to somebody to get it shipped back and I would feel better if it had been serviced, just in case

gadget · 04-08-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SMSgt B

I guess I should have mention that I am still in Germany. I am now trying to decided if it is worth in paying $700 just to drive it for less than 2 weeks here before I ship it. If I wait, then I can get it free in the states.

Very hard dilema I am in.

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Originally Posted by rvacha

Yes, tough call indeed. If I were in any country other than Germany I would probably wait. But when will you get another opportunity to drive it flat out on the autobahn post break-in? Plus obviously you have to hand over the keys to somebody to get it shipped back and I would feel better if it had been serviced, just in case

Althoug a rip-off i still think it's money well spent. Once you are back in the states, going 70mph looking out for the cops, you'll regret not having done it.

SMSgt B · 04-08-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rvacha

Yes, tough call indeed. If I were in any country other than Germany I would probably wait. But when will you get another opportunity to drive it flat out on the autobahn post break-in? Plus obviously you have to hand over the keys to somebody to get it shipped back and I would feel better if it had been serviced, just in case

Agree and going to pay the $$$$$$$$$ to get it done on Thursday. To cut down the cost, I could bring in the engine oil, since BMW charges 25 Euros per liter ... it takes 9 liters. Finding 10W60 full synthetic to purchase has become a huge challenge here. I think BMW purposely recommends this uncommon weight just so you purchase theirs.

I just gotta keep thinking, I saved a shit load through the MSP so $700.00 is still worth it.

apw2607 · 04-08-2008, 08:14 PM

... and most importantly .... you will be able to try S6 and launch control ... which we are all selfishly waiting for you to do !! :-)

rvacha · 04-08-2008, 11:05 PM

A little semi-OT food for thought... When you have the car in for the 1200 mile service you may want to ask them for a battery kill switch. It's simply a little switch with a wire cable that plugs into a wire harness under the passenger side rear seat. Saves the battery for sure, but I *think* the kill switch will also put the car back into transport mode (you will need to verify that with them). Most dealers have a box full of them

M3Kevin · 04-17-2008, 01:36 PM

Mine is in for it's 1200 mile service at 1379.
I made the appt - and they didn't mention that I needed to "park" it?

Big Windy · 04-17-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SMSgt B

I guess I should have mention that I am still in Germany. I am now trying to decided if it is worth in paying $700 just to drive it for less than 2 weeks here before I ship it. If I wait, then I can get it free in the states.

Very hard dilema I am in.

Senior, some guys are talking about getting a credit from your dealer back in the states. this was in reference to ED, but it might also apply to us military guys. i'd recommend you save the receipt and see what they can do for you stateside once you register the car with BMW NA. my CA in ansbach said 100 euros for the service if i bring the oil. i think they are full of shit because everyone is saying 450 euros.

HotLap · 05-05-2008, 09:05 PM

I guess it's just me but if this is a new BMW and you chose Euro delivery rather than US delivery, why should you be penilized for that? It is, after all, the same new BMW that it will be when it arrives in the states...stupid move BMW, penilizing a new customer for Euro delivery

M3Kevin · 05-07-2008, 01:35 AM

Why do you park it?
I turned mine 1200 - and I still had 3 or 4 days till my service, and drove it until then. I think my 1200 mile service was actually at 1350 or so...

No one told me that I was not allowed to drive it...

KKSigua · 05-07-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by M3Kevin

Why do you park it?
I turned mine 1200 - and I still had 3 or 4 days till my service, and drove it until then. I think my 1200 mile service was actually at 1350 or so...

No one told me that I was not allowed to drive it...

Some of the members had to wait for parts when they went to the dealership for their 1200 mile service. So they either left it at the dealer or did not drive the car until the parts came in.

04-06-2008, 09:40 AM	#1
SMSgt B Lieutenant Drives: m Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 450 iTrader: (0)	Parked until inspection ... sucks I had my 1200 miles inspection scheduled for 11 Apr but I have to call tomorrow and get it changed ... FOR ASAP. Man, 1200 miles came and went fast. I now have 1213 miles but the interesting part is I-drive (info/car data/service/oil) states I still have 130 miles to go. Oil is in the yellow and everything else is green. Anyway, just thought I would post this since I see folks having sevice pop up at +-650 miles.

04-06-2008, 09:57 AM	#2
the_stranger Captain Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 850 iTrader: (1)	Even mine showed service at 1300 miles. Take it to your dealer immediately. Check with them for the availability of filters as well. I had to wait for a week for them to arrive. __________________

04-06-2008, 12:02 PM	#4
Davinhci Colonel Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,373 iTrader: (0) View Davinhci's Garage	yeah just get it service asap and then have some fun __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| Breyton GTS Race 19's \| APE Air Filter \| Premium \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Premium Sound \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| H&R Spacers \| RPI Scoops

04-06-2008, 12:11 PM	#5
GregW / Oregon Commander-In-Chief Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe, 2006 ML350 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 5,386 iTrader: (0) View GregW / Oregon's Garage	First service At 555 miles, mine is still showing 800 miles to go. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine/Fox Red/Carbon 2001 M3 Coupe - SOLD 3/08 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 - Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum

04-08-2008, 06:42 AM	#12
rvacha Captain Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 745 iTrader: (0) View rvacha's Garage	Yes, tough call indeed. If I were in any country other than Germany I would probably wait. But when will you get another opportunity to drive it flat out on the autobahn post break-in? Plus obviously you have to hand over the keys to somebody to get it shipped back and I would feel better if it had been serviced, just in case __________________ '03 X5 4.4i Blue/Tan '06 E90 330Xi 6MT Sparkling Graphite/Terra '08 E92 M3 6MT Jerez/Speed Cloth <-- Evil Twin

04-06-2008, 10:03 AM	#3
gadget Major Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,182 iTrader: (0)	At least you have your car, many of us still have months to wait before we get them. - Hope the dealer is able to take car of your car ASAP

04-06-2008, 12:27 PM	#6
bobr2001 First Lieutenant Drives: E60 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 303 iTrader: (0)	wow! it really has a 1200 miles service come up on-board comp/idrive?

04-06-2008, 01:07 PM	#8
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	it's okay, hot girls do that to make you miss them more. be patient, u'll be riding that girl like a rodeo

04-07-2008, 02:14 PM	#9
SMSgt B Lieutenant Drives: m Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 450 iTrader: (0)	so I go in today to see if he can get me in earlier ... now it's scheduled for Thurday. Then I ask do I have to pay since we get 4 years free maintenance; fastest answer I ever got ... YES. And what will be the damage I ask? Well we need to change the engine oil, tranny oil, and differential oil so that will be 450 Euros. 450 Euros is $700.00. Shit....there goes "Free Maintenace" ... BTW, I will be passing around a collection plate shortly..

04-08-2008, 08:14 PM	#15
apw2607 Captain Drives: 2009 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 923 iTrader: (0)	... and most importantly .... you will be able to try S6 and launch control ... which we are all selfishly waiting for you to do !! :-)

04-08-2008, 11:05 PM	#16
rvacha Captain Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 745 iTrader: (0) View rvacha's Garage	A little semi-OT food for thought... When you have the car in for the 1200 mile service you may want to ask them for a battery kill switch. It's simply a little switch with a wire cable that plugs into a wire harness under the passenger side rear seat. Saves the battery for sure, but I think the kill switch will also put the car back into transport mode (you will need to verify that with them). Most dealers have a box full of them __________________ '03 X5 4.4i Blue/Tan '06 E90 330Xi 6MT Sparkling Graphite/Terra '08 E92 M3 6MT Jerez/Speed Cloth <-- Evil Twin

04-17-2008, 01:36 PM	#17
M3Kevin Private First Class Drives: Alpine White 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 128 iTrader: (0) View M3Kevin's Garage	Mine is in for it's 1200 mile service at 1379. I made the appt - and they didn't mention that I needed to "park" it? __________________ A happy tire is a squeeling tire. Happiness isn't around the corner - it IS the corner!

05-05-2008, 09:05 PM	#19
HotLap First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 Vert / 535i Twin turbo Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 375 iTrader: (0)	I guess it's just me but if this is a new BMW and you chose Euro delivery rather than US delivery, why should you be penilized for that? It is, after all, the same new BMW that it will be when it arrives in the states...stupid move BMW, penilizing a new customer for Euro delivery

05-07-2008, 01:35 AM	#20
M3Kevin Private First Class Drives: Alpine White 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 128 iTrader: (0) View M3Kevin's Garage	Why do you park it? I turned mine 1200 - and I still had 3 or 4 days till my service, and drove it until then. I think my 1200 mile service was actually at 1350 or so... No one told me that I was not allowed to drive it... __________________ A happy tire is a squeeling tire. Happiness isn't around the corner - it IS the corner!