Loaner

jqsmooth · 09-13-2011, 07:07 PM

Hey folks! What have you gotten as a loaner while your car's being serviced? What are your thoughts of the loaner?

My M3 is at the dealer for curb rash repair. Apparently, the wheel and tire insurance covers that damage as well. They needed a couple of days to send it out and back. So, they gave me a 2011 328xi with 4000 miles on it.

I gotta say it is a plush ride. A little slow to get going, but once it's up there, it goes. The DS mode is very nice. Overall, it's a nice little ride. BMW IS the ultimate driving machine.

onnex · 09-13-2011, 07:07 PM

335d was awesome. big fan of that car.

TCG · 09-13-2011, 07:15 PM

535xi

I had forgotten how soft non-M cars are. it was also much bigger inside than i expected.

M steering wheel is the first thing I miss; then the moment the automatic creeps forward when you let go of the brake is a harsh reminder that you are no longer with your M.

pmeloche · 09-13-2011, 08:26 PM

Nissan Versa. A sweet ride.

Sean05 · 09-13-2011, 08:43 PM

Im currently driving a 328i... Apparently most BMW dealer only offers 3 series and if u get a better one good for u... Lol

Mike Benvo · 09-13-2011, 08:55 PM

Right now I have a 328i which goes back tomorrow morning. I HATE it. It has NO options. No iDrive, no bluetooth, no sunroof, no power seats, I'm surprised the damn thing has a radio.

In the past as loners I have had:
2011 F10 6 Speed 535i
2011 740Li Auto
2010 550 6 Speed
Mini Cooper S Special Edition
Various 2011 335's and 328's that are well optioned
Of course the crappy American cars when they are out of BMW loaners. Usually I'll wait for a good one unless I need to fixed immediately.

I heard many dealers are using 328's only now. The main dealer I use just got rid of all of their 335's. So turboless it is

jqsmooth · 09-13-2011, 09:02 PM

Man, I'm just glad that I have a loaner. This one came with usb & sunroof. Nothing to complain about.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmeloche

Nissan Versa. A sweet ride.

Wonder how that happened.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean05

Im currently driving a 328i... Apparently most BMW dealer only offers 3 series and if u get a better one good for u... Lol

Yeah, I was wondering if they give out anything better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Right now I have a 328i which goes back tomorrow morning. I HATE it. It has NO options. No iDrive, no bluetooth, no sunroof, no power seats, I'm surprised the damn thing has a radio.

In the past as loners I have had:
2011 F10 6 Speed 535i
2011 740Li Auto
2010 550 6 Speed
Mini Cooper S Special Edition
Various 2011 335's and 328's that are well optioned
Of course the crappy American cars when they are out of BMW loaners. Usually I'll wait for a good one unless I need to fixed immediately.

I heard many dealers are using 328's only now. The main dealer I use just got rid of all of their 335's. So turboless it is

There's the answer I was looking for. Wow, you must be tight with your dealer. 6 speeds? Man, didn't think they even loan those out. huh!

Dodge2Dub · 09-13-2011, 11:29 PM

I'm in a 335d right now with all options. Very nice car!

Sean05 · 09-13-2011, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Right now I have a 328i which goes back tomorrow morning. I HATE it. It has NO options. No iDrive, no bluetooth, no sunroof, no power seats, I'm surprised the damn thing has a radio.

mine is going back tomorrow as well.. funny i have the same 328i with no options

last week i had one with bluetooth, autodimmed mirror...

but hey its better than nothing at all...

im going to miss this car...

Ti-Jean · 09-14-2011, 12:30 AM

I've been driving a 128i for the last 2 weeks while they replace my DCT transmission. I absolutely hate it. I miss my 4 doors M and can't wait to have it back.

bsiciliano · 09-14-2011, 01:06 AM

I got a VW. It was that or a Hyundai. Paid $6 for VW.

ES_TRADER · 09-14-2011, 08:56 AM

the best ive gotten was a 335is e92..brand new with 300 miles on it.

ibarry92 · 09-14-2011, 09:14 AM

Thanks op, that really makes us 328xi owners feel good. (no sarcasm)

Nine · 09-14-2011, 09:16 AM

I had a e90335i, perfect DD.

Pillzilla · 09-14-2011, 09:18 AM

About two weeks ago I was given a 2012 535i with about 1400 miles on it. It was a nice car. It was quicker than I thought it would be but cornered like a boat. Kinda felt like a old man when I was driving it (surrounded by wood trim and beige leather). I was definitely happy to get the M back.

JDy80 · 09-14-2011, 09:33 AM

My dealer ran out of BMW's, so I had a Cadillac DTS yesterday. I felt like I was driving around in my sofa (turned like it too) or a big marshmallow. I was glad to get my car back. Its nice to drive a different type of car to set your mind back and see how special it is to drive an M3.

jjw2331 · 09-14-2011, 10:13 AM

I had a e92 328i 6 speed before my M3. The 328i is a great car and I wouldn't mind driving it as a loaner. Glad to hear the OP appreciates it too.

DiavelM3 · 09-14-2011, 10:14 AM

My dealer gave me a Z4 3.0 (2010 I believe)... It was a very nice car. I took it up to the mtns. (top down) with my GF. It was lots of fun!

macavant · 09-14-2011, 10:24 AM

The loaner I received was a 2011 128i. Seemed like a good DD, but for a small car - it was NOT easy on fuel. It made the M3 look pretty good on the MPG department.

FVM3 · 09-14-2011, 10:28 AM

loaners ive driven

328 sedan
335d
335is coupe
528i
camry

Vise · 09-14-2011, 10:32 AM

Dating back a few years I've had an X5 3.0, 128i, 135i, 328xi & 335i (both E90s), X3, and a few other random non-BMWs. The most common loaner though is the lowly 323i, its a Canada only model with a truly gutless 200hp inline six. I always appreciate getting back into the M3 after driving a 323i for the day.

jqsmooth · 09-14-2011, 10:39 AM

Man, a lot of us got nice rides as a loaner. I was told at the selling dealership that ALL BMW dealers should give you a loaner when having your car serviced without exception. The dealer that missed out on my sale made it a point that I wouldn't get one if I had my car serviced at their dealership. Fine with me since I won't be going back there anyway. hahaha

Back to the loaners, I hope to drive different models of the BMW line to see how they feel and handle differently. I'm surprised they give out Z4s and the new 5ers. Thanks for the input fellas!

09-13-2011, 07:07 PM	#1
jqsmooth Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 511 iTrader: (1)	Loaner Hey folks! What have you gotten as a loaner while your car's being serviced? What are your thoughts of the loaner? My M3 is at the dealer for curb rash repair. Apparently, the wheel and tire insurance covers that damage as well. They needed a couple of days to send it out and back. So, they gave me a 2011 328xi with 4000 miles on it. I gotta say it is a plush ride. A little slow to get going, but once it's up there, it goes. The DS mode is very nice. Overall, it's a nice little ride. BMW IS the ultimate driving machine. __________________ 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red l ZP2 l ZCW l ZCV l 19" l 6MT l DDC l EPS 2012 Toyota Prius C(my new daily). 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totalled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.
	Tweet

09-13-2011, 07:07 PM	#2
onnex Captain Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 934 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.67]	335d was awesome. big fan of that car. __________________ 2011 Matte Metallic Blue E92 M3 \| 6MT \| Black Novillo / Black Carbon Leather \| 20" DPE SP-SC 5 \| LS3 V1 LEDs + full blackout \| Full Amuse Ericsson Kit \| Akra Evo \| RD Sport Springs \| Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake

09-13-2011, 08:26 PM	#4
pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada Posts: 1,547 iTrader: (0)	Nissan Versa. A sweet ride. __________________ Patrice 2007 X5 4.8i Monaco Blue on Saddle Brown 2009 E90 M3 Melbourne Red on Black (June 2009)

09-13-2011, 08:43 PM	#5
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,958 iTrader: (9)	Im currently driving a 328i... Apparently most BMW dealer only offers 3 series and if u get a better one good for u... Lol __________________

09-13-2011, 08:55 PM	#6
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMSport M3 / 7 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,202 iTrader: (6)	Right now I have a 328i which goes back tomorrow morning. I HATE it. It has NO options. No iDrive, no bluetooth, no sunroof, no power seats, I'm surprised the damn thing has a radio. In the past as loners I have had: 2011 F10 6 Speed 535i 2011 740Li Auto 2010 550 6 Speed Mini Cooper S Special Edition Various 2011 335's and 328's that are well optioned Of course the crappy American cars when they are out of BMW loaners. Usually I'll wait for a good one unless I need to fixed immediately. I heard many dealers are using 328's only now. The main dealer I use just got rid of all of their 335's. So turboless it is __________________ -----\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|----- ----Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133----

09-13-2011, 07:15 PM	#3
TCG New Member Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	535xi I had forgotten how soft non-M cars are. it was also much bigger inside than i expected. M steering wheel is the first thing I miss; then the moment the automatic creeps forward when you let go of the brake is a harsh reminder that you are no longer with your M.

09-13-2011, 11:29 PM	#8
Dodge2Dub Captain Drives: E90 M3; Ducati Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 874 iTrader: (6)	I'm in a 335d right now with all options. Very nice car! __________________ E90 M3: Some cool stuff...more to come Ducati S2R 1K: Bucket full of mods

09-14-2011, 12:30 AM	#10
Ti-Jean Private First Class Drives: 08 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 100 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [4.50]	I've been driving a 128i for the last 2 weeks while they replace my DCT transmission. I absolutely hate it. I miss my 4 doors M and can't wait to have it back.

09-14-2011, 01:06 AM	#11
bsiciliano Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 530 iTrader: (4)	I got a VW. It was that or a Hyundai. Paid $6 for VW. __________________ 2011 E93 - Space Gray - 6MT/Silver Novillo/ OE Tuning/Gruppe M Intake/ACS Springs/Vorsteiner CF Type I Rear Diffuser/Textured Matte Black Custom Powdercoated OEM 359s/Painted Reflectors/Matte Grille, Hood Vents and Side Markers/Arqray Race Exhaust/MS Pulley

09-14-2011, 08:56 AM	#12
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	the best ive gotten was a 335is e92..brand new with 300 miles on it.

09-14-2011, 09:14 AM	#13
ibarry92 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2010 BMW 328xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North America Posts: 223 iTrader: (0)	Thanks op, that really makes us 328xi owners feel good. (no sarcasm)

09-14-2011, 09:16 AM	#14
Nine Banned Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC Posts: 1,926 iTrader: (2)	I had a e90335i, perfect DD.

09-14-2011, 09:18 AM	#15
Pillzilla Private Drives: 05TL,07RDX,11E90M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 85 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [4.25]	About two weeks ago I was given a 2012 535i with about 1400 miles on it. It was a nice car. It was quicker than I thought it would be but cornered like a boat. Kinda felt like a old man when I was driving it (surrounded by wood trim and beige leather). I was definitely happy to get the M back.

09-14-2011, 09:33 AM	#16
JDy80 Captain Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 717 iTrader: (0)	My dealer ran out of BMW's, so I had a Cadillac DTS yesterday. I felt like I was driving around in my sofa (turned like it too) or a big marshmallow. I was glad to get my car back. Its nice to drive a different type of car to set your mind back and see how special it is to drive an M3. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!!

09-14-2011, 10:13 AM	#17
jjw2331 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 JtBlk e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 252 iTrader: (2)	I had a e92 328i 6 speed before my M3. The 328i is a great car and I wouldn't mind driving it as a loaner. Glad to hear the OP appreciates it too.

09-14-2011, 10:14 AM	#18
DiavelM3 4 Star General -Twilight Zone Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5280 Posts: 1,013 iTrader: (1)	My dealer gave me a Z4 3.0 (2010 I believe)... It was a very nice car. I took it up to the mtns. (top down) with my GF. It was lots of fun! __________________ '12 Ducati Diavel '06 E46 M3 (sold) \| '97 325is - Dinan (sold) '02 Z3 3.0 coupe (sold) Past - '84 Ferrari 308 GTSI \| '88 Ferrari 328 GTS \| '05 Dodge Viper Copperhead Edition #180/300 \| Audi S4

09-14-2011, 10:24 AM	#19
macavant always on the "M" button... Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: California Posts: 195 iTrader: (1)	The loaner I received was a 2011 128i. Seemed like a good DD, but for a small car - it was NOT easy on fuel. It made the M3 look pretty good on the MPG department. __________________ Spritzig Graphit Metallisch \| 16mpg of unadulterated M goodness ...

09-14-2011, 10:28 AM	#20
FVM3 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,801 iTrader: (2)	loaners ive driven 328 sedan 335d 335is coupe 528i camry __________________ 2011 E93 DCT

09-14-2011, 10:32 AM	#21
Vise Captain Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 880 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [5.00]	Dating back a few years I've had an X5 3.0, 128i, 135i, 328xi & 335i (both E90s), X3, and a few other random non-BMWs. The most common loaner though is the lowly 323i, its a Canada only model with a truly gutless 200hp inline six. I always appreciate getting back into the M3 after driving a 323i for the day. __________________ Current: 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White / Fox Red Novillo Leather Past: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Melbourne Red / Black Novillo Leather

09-14-2011, 10:39 AM	#22
jqsmooth Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 511 iTrader: (1)	Man, a lot of us got nice rides as a loaner. I was told at the selling dealership that ALL BMW dealers should give you a loaner when having your car serviced without exception. The dealer that missed out on my sale made it a point that I wouldn't get one if I had my car serviced at their dealership. Fine with me since I won't be going back there anyway. hahaha Back to the loaners, I hope to drive different models of the BMW line to see how they feel and handle differently. I'm surprised they give out Z4s and the new 5ers. Thanks for the input fellas! __________________ 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red l ZP2 l ZCW l ZCV l 19" l 6MT l DDC l EPS 2012 Toyota Prius C(my new daily). 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totalled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search