They Really Do Only Give Loaners to Buyers

Mega Man · 02-26-2009, 11:18 AM

I bought my car from a local BMW Dealership (name & address withheld!). I called them today about my radio/sound issues, as well as long crank times. They told me they had an appointment opening on Wednesday, so I took it.

Since I work 9-5, I inquired about a loaner car if the car had to stay with them. My inquiry was met with the question, "Did you buy your car here?" to which I replied, "Yes." He said, "No problem, we'll take care of you buddy."

I had often read on this forum that loaner vehicles were only given to people who had bought their car at that dealership. I didn't really believe it 100% until now. The fact that my question regarding a loaner was answered with another question regarding if I purchased my vehicle from them more-or-less proves it.

I would've thought that pushing the brand name or the brand image would've made this universal; that all dealerships will treat you the same.

Sam Da Man · 02-26-2009, 11:26 AM

its really always different for each dealer..a dealership in princeton NJ is really nice, and honest people. He told me if they have A Bmw loaner avail then he would give me one even though i bought my car from LI, NY. Availible meaning he would put his customers that purchased vehicles there, first and if there is one left over he would give. .

02-26-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 278 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	They Really Do Only Give Loaners to Buyers I bought my car from a local BMW Dealership (name & address withheld!). I called them today about my radio/sound issues, as well as long crank times. They told me they had an appointment opening on Wednesday, so I took it. Since I work 9-5, I inquired about a loaner car if the car had to stay with them. My inquiry was met with the question, "Did you buy your car here?" to which I replied, "Yes." He said, "No problem, we'll take care of you buddy." I had often read on this forum that loaner vehicles were only given to people who had bought their car at that dealership. I didn't really believe it 100% until now. The fact that my question regarding a loaner was answered with another question regarding if I purchased my vehicle from them more-or-less proves it. I would've thought that pushing the brand name or the brand image would've made this universal; that all dealerships will treat you the same. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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02-26-2009, 11:26 AM	#2
Sam Da Man Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: SPACE GRAY '07 328i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (3)	its really always different for each dealer..a dealership in princeton NJ is really nice, and honest people. He told me if they have A Bmw loaner avail then he would give me one even though i bought my car from LI, NY. Availible meaning he would put his customers that purchased vehicles there, first and if there is one left over he would give. .
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