SCORE! JACKPOT LOANER VEHICLE! '06 530i

winnibago · 02-14-2006, 10:36 PM

i don't know how they determine who gets what car for loaner vehicles, but I think i scored tonight! My e91 is at the dealer overnight for an alarm install.. and they gave me the keys to a 2006 530i with 1,000 miles on it... I haven't had this much fun with a "rental" in a looooong time.. two words summarize my experience: "SMOKEY DONUTS"...

BMW F22 · 02-14-2006, 11:01 PM

oh man. Lucky you. All my rentals have been taurus's. What a bunch of monkeys.

voltron1011 · 02-14-2006, 11:18 PM

I went to the dealer and they gave me an identical 325i to mine (color, options, etc), with the exception of the steptronic. I was actually very impressed with how well it drove.

sdorn · 02-14-2006, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

oh man. Lucky you. All my rentals have been taurus's. What a bunch of monkeys.

Tauruses? I thought they gave you a BMW at the BMW dealership when you get a loaner.

BMW F22 · 02-14-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sdorn

Tauruses? I thought they gave you a BMW at the BMW dealership when you get a loaner.

they have freaking Enterprise there, so they always send me over there to get a "loaner". Im actually thinking of switching to another dealer for service. Im just afraid they wont treat it the same since I didnt buy it there.

CALIF65GM · 02-15-2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

they have freaking Enterprise there, so they always send me over there to get a "loaner". Im actually thinking of switching to another dealer for service. Im just afraid they wont treat it the same since I didnt buy it there.

On my dealer's loaner/rental info sheet when I did the paperwork, they specifically state must be at least 25 for a BMW. Otherwise, it's 21 that's probably why they send you to

Enterprise.

Kurupt1811 · 02-15-2006, 09:48 AM

we have enterprise over here in fairfax too. took my car in for some service and they handed me the keys to a maroon chevy impala

nine4surfah · 02-15-2006, 09:50 AM

My dealer uses Enterprise as well and I was in a Hyundai for 2days....

vladinecko · 02-15-2006, 10:48 AM

i almost want to take my car in the shop for no reason just to see what rental they'd give me...

LMBlau · 02-15-2006, 12:25 PM

My dealer promised to loan me a MINI, can´t wait!!! But I'm still waiting for my e90 (11th week due)

BellasBmw · 02-15-2006, 12:28 PM

My dealer gives out X3 or Camrys. So far ive gotten an X3 both times..

BenMW · 02-15-2006, 12:29 PM

BMW of Dallas uses Enterprise too if they run out of cars.

noflash · 02-15-2006, 12:42 PM

Had an '04 530i as a loaner. Smelled like smoke and air freshener. It was fast and sloppy.

longtran · 02-15-2006, 12:43 PM

my dealer use enterprise too, but i have gotten x3 twice and 1 e46.

findtom · 02-15-2006, 12:48 PM

Thanks for reminding me to never ever buy a dealer demo car.

poldim · 02-15-2006, 12:48 PM

BMW of Towson, which is where I purchased my car, doesnt have Enterprise, but I have yet to bring in my car for service. However, one of the things that several salemen boasted at various dealerships was the number of cars in their loaner program. On of the other dealers said they have over 25 cars, while my Towson said they have over 50 BMWs.

It makes sense. They have over 20 bay's and are the biggest BMW dealership in the state.

They are BMW/Mini, but Mini is mini. Center of the pic:

espo · 02-15-2006, 01:06 PM

When I've brought my older E46 in the dealership in the past, I've gotten a 328i, and X3, and a Mini. Not bad.

billgti · 02-15-2006, 01:47 PM

i don't think anyone can beat me.
i've brought my car in twice to pacific bmw and both times i ended up in a gold kia rio with 40K miles.

Edo- · 02-15-2006, 02:38 PM

I think i beated you with a 130i full options... never ride a car like that before everyone looked like what the fuck is coming from that corner haha

vladinecko · 02-15-2006, 02:43 PM

oh, 1-series, i wish i could drive that car here...

Papa13 · 02-15-2006, 03:02 PM

the first time i took my x5 in i got a M Roadster... WOW.. now that car is fun...

And my dad he gets any freaking car he wants its crazy. He will call me in a 6 or a m5 or an m3... lucky bastard!!

e90driver · 02-15-2006, 03:28 PM

I got a 525 loaner once, but I was happy to be back in my 3.

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winnibago Long Roof 81 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Automobiles Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Near Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 G05 MSport w/ ... [0.00] 2009 997.2 Launch E ... [0.00] 2006 E91 Msport 330xiT [0.00]	SCORE! JACKPOT LOANER VEHICLE! '06 530i i don't know how they determine who gets what car for loaner vehicles, but I think i scored tonight! My e91 is at the dealer overnight for an alarm install.. and they gave me the keys to a 2006 530i with 1,000 miles on it... I haven't had this much fun with a "rental" in a looooong time.. two words summarize my experience: "SMOKEY DONUTS"... __________________ 2006 E91 Msport "330xiT" ---- 2009 997.2 Launch ---- 2019 G05 Msport w/ 3rdRow
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BMW F22 Major General 3666 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	oh man. Lucky you. All my rentals have been taurus's. What a bunch of monkeys.
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voltron1011 Colonel 124 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	I went to the dealer and they gave me an identical 325i to mine (color, options, etc), with the exception of the steptronic. I was actually very impressed with how well it drove.
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Kurupt1811 Private 5 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E60 M5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	we have enterprise over here in fairfax too. took my car in for some service and they handed me the keys to a maroon chevy impala
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nine4surfah Captain 65 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 325i Electric Red Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	My dealer uses Enterprise as well and I was in a Hyundai for 2days....
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vladinecko Brigadier General 301 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	i almost want to take my car in the shop for no reason just to see what rental they'd give me... __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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BenMW Major 53 Rep 1,393 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas + Chicago(Lake Forest) iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 330i coupe [0.00] 2002 325ci [0.00]	BMW of Dallas uses Enterprise too if they run out of cars.
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noflash Captain Caveman 160 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: '06 325eyeyiyi Join Date: May 2005 Location: midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Had an '04 530i as a loaner. Smelled like smoke and air freshener. It was fast and sloppy. __________________ E90 325i Monaco Blue, Black Leatherette, Sport, Cold Weather, Xenon, Sat Prep, 18" BBS RGR Mods: Polorized Film for Business CD, added lumbar, rock chip on hood
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longtran Lieutenant General 1480 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	my dealer use enterprise too, but i have gotten x3 twice and 1 e46.
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findtom Colonel 132 Rep 2,658 Posts Drives: E60 545i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 545i [0.00]	Thanks for reminding me to never ever buy a dealer demo car.
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poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 311 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	BMW of Towson, which is where I purchased my car, doesnt have Enterprise, but I have yet to bring in my car for service. However, one of the things that several salemen boasted at various dealerships was the number of cars in their loaner program. On of the other dealers said they have over 25 cars, while my Towson said they have over 50 BMWs. It makes sense. They have over 20 bay's and are the biggest BMW dealership in the state. They are BMW/Mini, but Mini is mini. Center of the pic: Attached Images __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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billgti Lieutenant 28 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i don't think anyone can beat me. i've brought my car in twice to pacific bmw and both times i ended up in a gold kia rio with 40K miles.
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Edo- Private 2 Rep 83 Posts Drives: BMW 318i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i M Sport [0.00]	I think i beated you with a 130i full options... never ride a car like that before everyone looked like what the fuck is coming from that corner haha
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e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I got a 525 loaner once, but I was happy to be back in my 3. __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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