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someone should start a poll to see which dealer in the GTA have the best service
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01-06-2009, 09:36 AM | #25 |
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My car is bought, that's why I want to do the oil changes more often.
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I believe there is a DIY posted on changing the oil.
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For saving about $50 the hassle of doing it myself and the fact that the extra service is recorded,I will continue to get it done@ Parkview. |
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Can't you get a discount from the parts counter guys? This just reaffirms to me that it's a good idea to strike up a good rapport with the these guys because there's a real savings to be had.
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Look, I'm not knocking what you're doing with respect to taking your car to the dealer for oil changes. I too have the option of doing it myself or taking it in, and 95% of the time I end up taking it in because it's more of a hassle than it's worth to do it myself and save a few dollars. But whether you do your oil change yourself or not should not have any affect on what price you pay for the oil going into your car. Depending on how much you drive per year, it could end up being hundreds of dollars in your pocket versus the dealers. Now in my book, that's money that could be put to good use modifying/personalizing your car. Just my 0.02 and YMMV
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If you only put enough mileage on the car to change oil twice a year, PLUS you get to write off your vehicle expenses, then I see why you are not overly inclined to work out a deal with the parts guys. As I said above, to each his own and YMMV, but I'd still be trying to get a deal on the oil because there's just no good reason for them to charge that much other than to line the dealership pockets with your money. Bottom line though, I think you should do whatever you feel will help you better enjoy your car and the ownership experience that comes with it. To the OP, sorry about . Let's all get back to complaining about dealers.
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So the question remains; has anyone received an oil 'top up' at no charge specifically their E9x M3 at any GTA dealer...anyone....anyone...
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Not on my E92 but I did receive oil top ups on my E46 M3 from both Maranello & DT BMW.I did not do extra oil changes on that car as it was a car that I did not intend to keep for any great length of time.
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Overall I have been very happy with my service of all my vehicles at Budds, and when I have ever had minor complaints or issues, they have taken the time to listen to me and find a resolution. Just don't get me going about the BMW Assist feature and how when they towed my wife's X5 when she had a flat (on runflats) that they left her with a 1 and 3 year old on the side of the road. When I called back (very upset) and asked to speak to someone who could "assist" us, the caller refused and only after demanding to speak to her supervisor did the jerk come on the phone and offer to call a cab for her. Sorry about getting but I am still when I think about it. Needless to say I never renewed my subscription after the free year. CAA all the way!
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+1 on being happy with the service at Budds - been dealing with them now for the past 6 years and they have been great especially in comparison with the other 2 BMW dealers I have dealt with in the past.
While I have not required a top up on the M3 as of yet. My experience was the same as Revmmm's with top up's on other cars. Carrying oil with you really is the best way to go! Comes in handy when finding a dealership may not be convienent! Revmmm, thats brutal that they would leave your wife and kids curbside! |
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Ya... I pulled into Maranello, and immediatley was topped off, and the rest of the bottle was given to me.
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forgot to update this thread, T&C (town & country) filled me up a couple weeks ago too. No questions asked, no bullshit. They came, they filled me up and I left. Not even 5 minutes wasted. That is the kind of service I like to see/have.
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Did the same at Parkview a couple weeks back, aside from having to wait a couple minutes for them to find the oil there were no issues at all. Topped up with a full litre and on my way no questions asked.
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I personally think it is reasonable, loaners should be always to the customers bought their cars from that dealership. That's why I always go to the local/closest for service and purchase.
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