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09-26-2014, 03:56 AM
NoVAphotog

Dropping her off for airbag recall...

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From 3 to 5...

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09-26-2014, 04:34 AM
TigerTater

How does that work? They automatically give you a loaner or do you have to schedule it?is there a charge for it, time limit?
09-26-2014, 05:32 AM
az3579

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Originally Posted by TigerTater

How does that work? They automatically give you a loaner or do you have to schedule it?is there a charge for it, time limit?

You have to ask for one. They will ask you to bring it back ASAP. Typically you can have it for a day and not get charged for it. If you need to keep it for a second day, they may charge you for using it for a 2nd day. The dealer I got a loaner from asked for $50 if I needed to keep it a second day. I just returned it right at opening the next day and the fee wasn't charged.
09-26-2014, 05:50 AM
NoVAphotog

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Originally Posted by TigerTater

How does that work? They automatically give you a loaner or do you have to schedule it?is there a charge for it, time limit?

When I called to schedule the airbag replacement I "Requested a Loaner" and at drop off they set you up with one. As far as choice and restrictions, BMW of Sterling didn't seem to care...well at least the guy at the Loaner desk. He saw my ZHP and was like "Maaaaaaaaannnnnn...we have a couple 3 series hybrids....I can't give you those. It's not right. Take a 5. Not the best, but better than the others."

24 hours to return it after the work is completed before any fees. Refill the gas you used. And the rest is common sense, don't take it on a roadtrip, etc.
09-26-2014, 05:56 AM
fredo

Lucky you, guys. In my 10 years of BMW ownership, I've never enjoyed a loaner.
09-26-2014, 05:58 AM
az3579

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Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

When I called to schedule the airbag replacement I "Requested a Loaner" and at drop off they set you up with one. As far as choice and restrictions, BMW of Sterling didn't seem to care...well at least the guy at the Loaner desk. He saw my ZHP and was like "Maaaaaaaaannnnnn...we have a couple 3 series hybrids....I can't give you those. It's not right. Take a 5. Not the best, but better than the others."

24 hours to return it after the work is completed before any fees. Refill the gas you used. And the rest is common sense, don't take it on a roadtrip, etc.

Honestly, I would have taken the 3er Hybrid... 306hp! I assume the 5er is a 528i?
If it's a 535i then yeah, you probably got the better car.
09-26-2014, 06:01 AM
fredo

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Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

From 3 to 5...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...56868fcb65.jpg

Makes sense now. I thought you meant: I can drive this car from 3 pm to 5 pm. :biggrin
09-26-2014, 06:13 AM
NoVAphotog

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Originally Posted by az3579

Honestly, I would have taken the 3er Hybrid... 306hp! I assume the 5er is a 528i?
If it's a 535i then yeah, you probably got the better car.

Hmm...I was unaware of the ActiveHybrids, I'll ask the guy if that's what he meant on return. Probably for the best, don't need any temptations with a loaner. And yeah, it's the 528i with the Luxury package. I don't mind it, I'm enjoying the creature comforts. I missed my ZHP the second I pulled off the lot though. Was doing the phantom clutch foot twitch for awhile...but sitting in traffic was easier in "Comfort" mode. Just glides along, engine shutting off here and there lol
09-26-2014, 06:14 AM
NoVAphotog

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Originally Posted by fredo

Makes sense now. I thought you meant: I can drive this car from 3 pm to 5 pm. :biggrin

:rofl

Were my pictures not showing up? I can't see them in Chrome on my work computer, but they show up on Tapatalk...
09-26-2014, 06:18 AM
TigerTater

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Originally Posted by az3579

You have to ask for one. They will ask you to bring it back ASAP. Typically you can have it for a day and not get charged for it. If you need to keep it for a second day, they may charge you for using it for a 2nd day. The dealer I got a loaner from asked for $50 if I needed to keep it a second day. I just returned it right at opening the next day and the fee wasn't charged.

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Originally Posted by NoVAphotog

When I called to schedule the airbag replacement I "Requested a Loaner" and at drop off they set you up with one. As far as choice and restrictions, BMW of Sterling didn't seem to care...well at least the guy at the Loaner desk. He saw my ZHP and was like "Maaaaaaaaannnnnn...we have a couple 3 series hybrids....I can't give you those. It's not right. Take a 5. Not the best, but better than the others."

24 hours to return it after the work is completed before any fees. Refill the gas you used. And the rest is common sense, don't take it on a roadtrip, etc.

Thanks for the info! Ive never done it before, try to stay away from the dealer if I can. Too much eye candy