First 1200 mls...

Shareefo · 04-06-2008, 09:18 PM

Anyone else having trouble following the factory recommendations for the first 1200 mls? Such as not going over 5k rpm. Got my M3 4 days ago and 1k miles on it already, and I wana go fast....

Davinhci · 04-06-2008, 11:28 PM

hahaha wow that's a lot of miles in a short amount of time.

Mpower1985 · 04-06-2008, 11:31 PM

I am having a lot of trouble also but I am 600 miles away.

DEAN325i · 04-07-2008, 12:01 AM

i just hit the 1200 mark this past weekend after 3 weeks. the car is wild all the way up to redline. got me nervous. haha. but lovin it. its a real beast!

Shareefo · 04-07-2008, 12:52 AM

Nice!! Im currently 130 miles away. How long did it take to get all the fluids changed?

corn on macabre · 04-07-2008, 07:10 PM

I had trouble, and therefore did not follow the factory recommendations

.RanT. · 04-10-2008, 08:10 PM

How much are the dealers charging for the 1200 mi. service?

Davinhci · 04-10-2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .RanT.

How much are the dealers charging for the 1200 mi. service?

should be free, right?

Shareefo · 04-11-2008, 04:09 AM

Ill find out in a few hours, Ill post when I get the car back ^^

AwesomeM3 · 04-11-2008, 06:48 AM

Yes, it's not easy keeping it under 5500. I have about 500 more miles to go until break in. It's killing me!

By the way, the 1200 mile service is free (in the U.S.).

.RanT. · 04-11-2008, 08:56 AM

Thanks AwesomeM3....

So, that begs to ask, are all regular service free, up until 36,000 or so? I know that was the case for my e46.

ersin · 04-11-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shareefo

Anyone else having trouble following the factory recommendations for the first 1200 mls? Such as not going over 5k rpm. Got my M3 4 days ago and 1k miles on it already, and I wana go fast....

To answer your question: yes, everyone else. I certainly did with my E46 M3, twice.

1000 miles in 4 days? 250 miles per day. You really drive a lot.

I drive 100+ miles/day going to and from work and then chaperoning the kids. But, 250 man, that's got to be a record. Is this your normal commute? Or do you just want to get past break-in?

AwesomeM3 · 04-11-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .RanT.

Thanks AwesomeM3....

So, that begs to ask, are all regular service free, up until 36,000 or so? I know that was the case for my e46.

Yes, all "regularly scheduled" services are included for 4 yrs/50,000 miles:

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...intenance.aspx

We cover all factory-recommended maintenance at no charge for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first, as well as items that need replacement due to regular wear and tear.

Your maintenance costs:

Scheduled inspections: $0

Brake Pads: $0

Brake Rotors: $0

Engine Belts: $0

Oil Changes: $0

Wiper Blade Inserts: $0

Inspections: $0

Fluid Services: $0

ersin · 04-11-2008, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwesomeM3

Yes, all "regularly scheduled" services are included for 4 yrs/50,000 miles:

I'm surprised people don't know this before getting into a BMW nowadays. Certainly an enthusiast who's geek enough to get on a forum such as this should know about BMW Ultimate service and warranty. There should be quiz for potential M car buyers before they're allowed to get one.

Shareefo · 04-13-2008, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ersin

To answer your question: yes, everyone else. I certainly did with my E46 M3, twice.

1000 miles in 4 days? 250 miles per day. You really drive a lot.

I drive 100+ miles/day going to and from work and then chaperoning the kids. But, 250 man, that's got to be a record. Is this your normal commute? Or do you just want to get past break-in?

lol just wanted to pass the break in! ^^

TonyCzar · 04-13-2008, 12:48 PM

I had to drive my new M3 from Wisconsin to Nevada- 2000 miles. Tried to have 1200 mile service done in Salt Lake City; they didn't have the parts! Got to Reno and tried to get service; they didn't have the parts either! Had to order from Germany. After two weeks, parts are now in.

Also, note in the small car guide summary that there is a second recommended break-in period from 1200 to 3500 miles.

Davinhci · 04-13-2008, 01:10 PM

That sux i hope they get with it and start stocking our parts for service. You would think this issue has been resolved by now.

Shareefo · 04-13-2008, 01:12 PM

Yeah, sorry to hear man. That almost happened to me, they told me they needed to order some parts but turned out they had them in the end. It was the micro-filters that they were unsure about having.

rzm3 · 04-13-2008, 01:26 PM

this is the third day of ownership and i have 400 miles. it's tough at times but i've been controling myself. can't wait to pass 1200 miles!

04-06-2008, 09:18 PM	#1
Shareefo Shogun Drives: '08 Alpine White/Fox Red M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NoVA/DC Metro Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	First 1200 mls... Anyone else having trouble following the factory recommendations for the first 1200 mls? Such as not going over 5k rpm. Got my M3 4 days ago and 1k miles on it already, and I wana go fast....
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04-06-2008, 11:28 PM	#2
Davinhci Colonel Drives: 08 M3 E92 & 08 E70 X5 4.8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,462 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	hahaha wow that's a lot of miles in a short amount of time. __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| HRE P40 19" \| APE Air Filter \| BMW Performance Grills \| White Side Gills \| CF Mirror Covers \| BMW Performance Pedals \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| RPI Scoops \| BMW CF Spoiler \| Challenge Diffuser \| Lux H8 V3 \| LCI Tail Lights \|

04-07-2008, 12:01 AM	#4
DEAN325i LTBMW Drives: 2008 AW e92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 1,008 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 E90 325i [0.00]	i just hit the 1200 mark this past weekend after 3 weeks. the car is wild all the way up to redline. got me nervous. haha. but lovin it. its a real beast! __________________ tuned by LTBMW

04-07-2008, 12:52 AM	#5
Shareefo Shogun Drives: '08 Alpine White/Fox Red M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NoVA/DC Metro Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Fluid Change Nice!! Im currently 130 miles away. How long did it take to get all the fluids changed?

04-11-2008, 06:48 AM	#10
AwesomeM3 Major Drives: E92 M3, E70 X5, 1967 Corvette Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,440 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [5.00] 2009 X5 48i M Sport [5.00] (SOLD) 2001 M3 [0.00]	Yes, it's not easy keeping it under 5500. I have about 500 more miles to go until break in. It's killing me! By the way, the 1200 mile service is free (in the U.S.). __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Coupe 6MT \| 2009 E70 X5 xDrive 48i M Sport \| 1967 Corvette Coupe 2001 E46 M3 - Sold \| 1997 E36 M3 - Sold \| BMW CCA member

04-06-2008, 11:31 PM	#3
Mpower1985 New Member Drives: M3 Sedan, Mini Cooper S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Woodlands Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	I am having a lot of trouble also but I am 600 miles away.

04-07-2008, 07:10 PM	#6
corn on macabre Registered Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	I had trouble, and therefore did not follow the factory recommendations

04-10-2008, 08:10 PM	#7
.RanT. Enlisted Member Drives: 09 AW e90 DCT M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	How much are the dealers charging for the 1200 mi. service?

04-11-2008, 04:09 AM	#9
Shareefo Shogun Drives: '08 Alpine White/Fox Red M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NoVA/DC Metro Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Ill find out in a few hours, Ill post when I get the car back ^^

04-11-2008, 08:56 AM	#11
.RanT. Enlisted Member Drives: 09 AW e90 DCT M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stuart, FL Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Thanks AwesomeM3.... So, that begs to ask, are all regular service free, up until 36,000 or so? I know that was the case for my e46.

04-13-2008, 12:48 PM	#16
TonyCzar New Member Drives: 2008 M3 sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	I had to drive my new M3 from Wisconsin to Nevada- 2000 miles. Tried to have 1200 mile service done in Salt Lake City; they didn't have the parts! Got to Reno and tried to get service; they didn't have the parts either! Had to order from Germany. After two weeks, parts are now in. Also, note in the small car guide summary that there is a second recommended break-in period from 1200 to 3500 miles. __________________ Last edited by TonyCzar; 04-15-2008 at 01:00 AM.

04-13-2008, 01:10 PM	#17
Davinhci Colonel Drives: 08 M3 E92 & 08 E70 X5 4.8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,462 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	That sux i hope they get with it and start stocking our parts for service. You would think this issue has been resolved by now. __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| HRE P40 19" \| APE Air Filter \| BMW Performance Grills \| White Side Gills \| CF Mirror Covers \| BMW Performance Pedals \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| RPI Scoops \| BMW CF Spoiler \| Challenge Diffuser \| Lux H8 V3 \| LCI Tail Lights \|

04-13-2008, 01:12 PM	#18
Shareefo Shogun Drives: '08 Alpine White/Fox Red M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NoVA/DC Metro Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, sorry to hear man. That almost happened to me, they told me they needed to order some parts but turned out they had them in the end. It was the micro-filters that they were unsure about having.

04-13-2008, 01:26 PM	#19
rzm3 Moderator Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL/TX Posts: 4,569 iTrader: (13)	this is the third day of ownership and i have 400 miles. it's tough at times but i've been controling myself. can't wait to pass 1200 miles! __________________ Powered by M-World / AiM Evo4 Data Logger / KW Competition 2-Way / Brembo GT 365 / Pagid Yellow RS-29 / Rear Seats Delete Previous Mods: RBM3 / StopTech 380/355 / Moton Clubsport & Street Sport / Dinan Stage 1 / H&R Sport / M-World GT4 Aero / Eisenmann Sport & Race / Akrapovic Slip-On

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