BMW loaners

[Average Jae]

for those that have gotten em, i was wondering what your dealership offers.

i had to take my parents' x5 in, and all they supposedly have is a 04 325.. i was hoping at least for a z4.. sure is fun raggin on it, but i wish for a 330i ^^;; ah well..

 

[Militant-Grunt]

Can you loan a bmw if you dont have a bmw? I have a land rover and I would like to drive a car with a stick that has some kick. I looked around in rental places but none have Bimmers, so i was wondering if its possible to like rent a bmw from the dealer?

 

[Kirby]

I've had several loaners, each time it was either a 325i or 325i wagon (325iT?) I asked for a Z4 once, but didn't get one. I think it is up to the dealer as to what loaners they use?

 

[kumafa124]

when i took my 3 in ... got a durango once and a 325i ... when took the 745li in .. got a 745i

 

[M_Six]

I got a 330Ci when my 530i was in a few weeks ago. It had only 10,700 miles on it but it was in pretty shoddy condition. I guess that's what happens to a car when people think they have the right to rag on it just because it's a loaner.

 

[salvo]

toyota camry (ba$tards charged me 10 bucks)
and
nissan POS

my dealer sucks!!!!

 

[dzervit]

I've always gotton a nice used 330i.

 

[Viewtiful Sight]

What's like the minimum year your car has to be to qualify for a loaner? My friend brought his '91 325ix to a BMW dealership one time, and the lady said something like "Now because of the age of your car, you do no qualify for a loaner"... So yeah, anyone know the cutoff year?

 

[dzervit]

I think they only give you a free loaner if your car is under warrenty. I'm sure they would have allowed your friend to rent a car!

 

[theBMWenthusiast]

of all the dealerships in a short area (4) 1 offers free loaners, and they give 325i

 

[NZL]

What's like the minimum year your car has to be to qualify for a loaner? My friend brought his '91 325ix to a BMW dealership one time, and the lady said something like "Now because of the age of your car, you do no qualify for a loaner"... So yeah, anyone know the cutoff year?

Sounds more like they wanted an excuse not to give your friend a loaner.

Was your friend perchance under 25, and perhaps not covered by their insurance?

 

[Chendol]

I recently got a Nissan Exterra [thumbd]. I hear there're several factors:

- BMW loaners are limited in supply so you have to get there early or possibly ask your SA ahead.
- How long your car will be there
- Whether you bought your car from that dealership. This varies by dealership but this seems to be the general rule.