Cost of 1st M3 E92 Service?

Pancho · 12-05-2007, 12:44 PM

I thought the cost of the 1st service (2,000 Kms) for the E92 M3 here in Mexico is quite high, US$550. What are other guys paying in their respective countries? Obviously, the purchasing power in different countries affect the pricing policy. But I will be interesting to compare. :sad0147:

gadget · 12-05-2007, 02:00 PM

Pancho, looks like you got ripped off by the dealer

. Besides and oil change, what could possibly need to be serviced in a brand new car that would cost so much.

Do the ///M cars in the US get the 4yrs. Free service for the first 4yrs / 50,000 miles like all standard BMW's?

southlight · 12-05-2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget

Pancho, looks like you got ripped off by the dealer

. Besides and oil change, what could possibly need to be serviced in a brand new car that would cost so much.

engine oil change
rear diff oil change
MT oil change
oil filter change

Best regards, south

K3N R3D · 12-05-2007, 02:38 PM

For US customers, services will be free for the first 50,000 miles or 4 years. WHichever comes first.

http://www.bmwusa.com/owners/bmwultimateservice

Pancho · 12-05-2007, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadget

Pancho, looks like you got ripped off by the dealer

. Besides and oil change, what could possibly need to be serviced in a brand new car that would cost so much.

Do the ///M cars in the US get the 4yrs. Free service for the first 4yrs / 50,000 miles like all standard BMW's?

Well, someone from Europe also reported being charged a similar amount. Anyway, I agree it is a rip off. Next service is at 12,000 Kms.

UltimateBMW · 12-05-2007, 08:44 PM

I believe it was posted that the dealership tried to charge them for the break-in service and then they confronted it. The dealership ended up conceding and doing the service for free as it should of been.

You may want to check your warranty for your country and get back to the dealership about it. Why would they sell you a car with a mandatory service only 2km after you bought it? If that was true the service charge would just be included in the original pricing of the car I think.

Ray33 · 12-06-2007, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pancho

I thought the cost of the 1st service (2,000 Kms) for the E92 M3 here in Mexico is quite high, US$550. What are other guys paying in their respective countries? Obviously, the purchasing power in different countries affect the pricing policy. But I will be interesting to compare. :sad0147:

The first service should always be free, at least in Ireland it is.

OzStriker · 12-15-2007, 11:04 PM

First service is free in Australia.

S'Pimp · 12-31-2007, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southlight

engine oil change
rear diff oil change
MT oil change
oil filter change

= 400 Euro

Best regards, south

sincerely yours, S'Pimp

Martl · 01-01-2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S'Pimp

sincerely yours, S'Pimp

I took the Service package 3 Years / 60.000 km
costs: 1.820,-EUR

regards
Martin

jtown · 01-03-2008, 12:24 AM

Is it easy to do an oil change yourself in the M? I know it's supposed to be free in the US for x years or x miles, but what about after that? I'm used to doing most service by myself, but have never owned a BMW so I'm not sure what it entails.

Filthy Monkey · 01-04-2008, 09:41 AM

Not sure about in the US, but over here in the UK I wouldn't dream of it as it would have a serious impact on resale value ina car like this. People want to know that it has been meticulously maintained by a BMW dealer before parting with any cash on the used market.

jtown · 01-04-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filthy Monkey

Not sure about in the US, but over here in the UK I wouldn't dream of it as it would have a serious impact on resale value ina car like this. People want to know that it has been meticulously maintained by a BMW dealer before parting with any cash on the used market.

Ah that sucks. Since this is pretty pricey car that might be the way to do it.

mofomat · 01-07-2008, 12:10 AM

1st service isn't free in The Netherlands.

aussie · 01-20-2008, 11:34 AM

Just re-checked my order form and it seems that here in Switzerland you get something called "BMW Service Plus" which gives you free service up to 100,000 km or 10 Years (which ever comes first). This is not to be confused with the Garantie which covers 100,000 km or 3 years (which ever comes first).

The BMW Service Plus seems to be part of the standard BMW package here as my mate has a 335 in Switzerland and got the same thing.

corporate · 01-20-2008, 12:14 PM

maint. or no maint. i'd still buy bmw........

aussiem3 · 02-06-2008, 08:03 AM

I had my first service (running-in) done today ... free of charge. They changed the engine, gearbox and diff oil.

kbk_75 · 02-13-2008, 12:40 PM

I paid the equivalent of approx. US$525 for my first service in India.

aussiem3 · 02-15-2008, 07:47 AM

That's a total rip-off. Even an M car doen't cost that much. The first service on most cars is an oil change and if they are charging over $500 for it then there is something wrong. Go back and check it with BMW India unless you have money to burn.

sayemthree · 02-18-2008, 01:04 AM

Americaaaaaa.....Home and the brave and of the free BMW service......!!!!!

ChinoOrtega · 02-24-2008, 11:32 AM

The first one free, Guatemala

edlms · 03-04-2008, 07:20 AM

1st oil change at 2000km around USD$500 as per south's post above.
2nd oil change just done today at 9000km around USD$200 for 9L of oil and filter.

cheers

12-05-2007, 12:44 PM	#1
Pancho Commander Drives: BMW 530i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mexico Posts: 222 iTrader: (0)	Cost of 1st M3 E92 Service? I thought the cost of the 1st service (2,000 Kms) for the E92 M3 here in Mexico is quite high, US$550. What are other guys paying in their respective countries? Obviously, the purchasing power in different countries affect the pricing policy. But I will be interesting to compare. :sad0147:
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corporate Sterling BMW Drives: E46 M3 05' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newport Beach, Ca. Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	service is free in u.s. for 4yr. or 50k maint. or no maint. i'd still buy bmw........

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12-05-2007, 02:00 PM	#2
gadget Major Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,165 iTrader: (0)	Pancho, looks like you got ripped off by the dealer . Besides and oil change, what could possibly need to be serviced in a brand new car that would cost so much. Do the ///M cars in the US get the 4yrs. Free service for the first 4yrs / 50,000 miles like all standard BMW's?

12-05-2007, 08:44 PM	#6
UltimateBMW Brigadier General Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Posts: 3,290 iTrader: (0)	I believe it was posted that the dealership tried to charge them for the break-in service and then they confronted it. The dealership ended up conceding and doing the service for free as it should of been. You may want to check your warranty for your country and get back to the dealership about it. Why would they sell you a car with a mandatory service only 2km after you bought it? If that was true the service charge would just be included in the original pricing of the car I think.

12-15-2007, 11:04 PM	#8
OzStriker Captain Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 923 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	First service is free in Australia.

01-03-2008, 12:24 AM	#11
jtown Lieutenant Drives: TBD Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norcal Posts: 596 iTrader: (0)	Is it easy to do an oil change yourself in the M? I know it's supposed to be free in the US for x years or x miles, but what about after that? I'm used to doing most service by myself, but have never owned a BMW so I'm not sure what it entails.

01-04-2008, 09:41 AM	#12
Filthy Monkey Private First Class Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	Not sure about in the US, but over here in the UK I wouldn't dream of it as it would have a serious impact on resale value ina car like this. People want to know that it has been meticulously maintained by a BMW dealer before parting with any cash on the used market.

01-07-2008, 12:10 AM	#14
mofomat Captain Drives: BMW M3 (E92) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maastricht, NL Posts: 996 iTrader: (0)	1st service isn't free in The Netherlands.

01-20-2008, 11:34 AM	#15
aussie Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Zurich Posts: 128 iTrader: (0)	Just re-checked my order form and it seems that here in Switzerland you get something called "BMW Service Plus" which gives you free service up to 100,000 km or 10 Years (which ever comes first). This is not to be confused with the Garantie which covers 100,000 km or 3 years (which ever comes first). The BMW Service Plus seems to be part of the standard BMW package here as my mate has a 335 in Switzerland and got the same thing.

02-06-2008, 08:03 AM	#17
aussiem3 Captain Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down Under Posts: 754 iTrader: (0)	I had my first service (running-in) done today ... free of charge. They changed the engine, gearbox and diff oil.

02-13-2008, 12:40 PM	#18
kbk_75 Lieutenant Drives: Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bombay, India Posts: 404 iTrader: (0)	I paid the equivalent of approx. US$525 for my first service in India.

02-15-2008, 07:47 AM	#19
aussiem3 Captain Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down Under Posts: 754 iTrader: (0)	That's a total rip-off. Even an M car doen't cost that much. The first service on most cars is an oil change and if they are charging over $500 for it then there is something wrong. Go back and check it with BMW India unless you have money to burn.

02-18-2008, 01:04 AM	#20
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: usa Posts: 4,844 iTrader: (0)	Americaaaaaa.....Home and the brave and of the free BMW service......!!!!!

02-24-2008, 11:32 AM	#21
ChinoOrtega Captain Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guatemala Posts: 603 iTrader: (0)	The first one free, Guatemala

03-04-2008, 07:20 AM	#22
edlms Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	1st oil change at 2000km around USD$500 as per south's post above. 2nd oil change just done today at 9000km around USD$200 for 9L of oil and filter. cheers