Going thru the 1,200-mile service

daihard · Thu, Feb-19-2004, 06:02:13 PM

My car is at the dealership now, going through the 1,200-mile scheduled maintenance. I wrote down everything that they're supposed to do and showed it to my SA. Glad I did, 'cause he didn't realize the transmission fluid had to be changed. I had to show him the M3 service booklet to convince him. To add to that, the printout showed the type of service as "1,200-mile service for M5 vehicle only." I asked him to correct it, but he said it should be the same. I practically forced him to change it on the computer and show it to me, plus correcting the printout with the initial. My scepticism about BMW Bellevue is growing...

Kevin034 · Thu, Feb-19-2004, 06:03:37 PM

You should've heard the last review I gave to them.

daihard · Thu, Feb-19-2004, 06:06:30 PM

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Originally posted by kevin034
You should've heard the last review I gave to them.

Well, mine may turn out to be just as nasty depending upon the outcome...

Kevin034 · Thu, Feb-19-2004, 06:07:56 PM

make sure they DO EVERYTHING.

daihard · Thu, Feb-19-2004, 06:12:31 PM

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Originally posted by kevin034
make sure they DO EVERYTHING.

I showed him the service booklet and went over each item to make sure he understood that they all had to be done. Hopefully he will. I asked him to provide a checksheet when I pick up the car. (And OT, but the euro centre console should be in this afternoon.)

M3Man · Thu, Feb-19-2004, 06:13:27 PM

As soon as you get that done!! YEHAW now the fun begins!

daihard · Fri, Feb-20-2004, 12:30:46 AM

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Originally posted by M3Man
As soon as you get that done!! YEHAW now the fun begins!

No kidding! I picked up the car in the early afternoon and drove around a bit. Still didn't exceed 6,000 RPM but it sure felt good. I thought I got a small crack on the windscreen, but the guy at EuroGlass told me it was just a little chip that wouldn't go anywhere. Whew!

Kevin034 · Fri, Feb-20-2004, 12:32:59 AM

Yeah ... but that small chip could eventually become bigger .... and bigger ... and bigger in your head, and drive you crazy!!! Perhaps I am just anal and a crazed perfectionist ... but I can't stand have anything cracked or chipped.

daihard · Fri, Feb-20-2004, 12:41:54 AM

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Originally posted by kevin034
Yeah ... but that small chip could eventually become bigger .... and bigger ... and bigger in your head, and drive you crazy!!! Perhaps I am just anal and a crazed perfectionist ... but I can't stand have anything cracked or chipped.

I thought about that, too, but the guy said it was just the surface of the glass that was chipped, and told me to rest assured it would not grow into anything. I decided to trust him. I mean, he could have easily made $50 in 15 minutes without telling me the truth. And that's the place you recommended, Kevin.

emdreiSMG · Fri, Feb-20-2004, 01:01:34 AM

You PNW guys have got to go see Chris at BMW NW in Fife. He's the straightest shooter up there.
Kevin, time for a new avatar pic. I'm tired of fire muff!

Thu, Feb-19-2004, 06:02:13 PM	#1
daihard Freude am Fahren Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,484 Reputation: 0 Location: Lynnwood, WA	Going thru the 1,200-mile service My car is at the dealership now, going through the 1,200-mile scheduled maintenance. I wrote down everything that they're supposed to do and showed it to my SA. Glad I did, 'cause he didn't realize the transmission fluid had to be changed. I had to show him the M3 service booklet to convince him. To add to that, the printout showed the type of service as "1,200-mile service for M5 vehicle only." I asked him to correct it, but he said it should be the same. I practically forced him to change it on the computer and show it to me, plus correcting the printout with the initial. My scepticism about BMW Bellevue is growing... __________________

Thu, Feb-19-2004, 06:13:27 PM	#6
M3Man M AZING Join Date: May 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 2,921 Reputation: 0 Location: Peoria, Illinois	As soon as you get that done!! YEHAW now the fun begins! __________________ -Josh Current ///M: 2002 Carbon Black ///M3 Coupe Factory Options: Black Leather, Six-Speed Manual, Bi-Xenon Headlights, Navigation, Premium and Cold Weather Packages. Modifications/Accessories: 21% Tint, Carbon Fiber Interior, AC Schnitzer Pedals, Passport 8500 Hardwired, UUC Short Shifter, UUC Big Boy Clutch Stop, and DDE Angel Eyes, Clear Corner Lenses, Xenon Interior Lights Kit, ///M Headrest Stickers, Hoen Xenon Fog Lights, Solaris Signal Bulbs, Homelink System, ///M3 Trunk Mat, CDV Removal..... To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

Fri, Feb-20-2004, 01:01:34 AM	#10
emdreiSMG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Age: 43 Posts: 457 Reputation: 0 Location: O.C. California	You PNW guys have got to go see Chris at BMW NW in Fife. He's the straightest shooter up there. Kevin, time for a new avatar pic. I'm tired of fire muff! __________________ Silver-Gray SMG coupe, ED'ed May '04. XENONS, ROOF, HTD. ELEC. SEATS, ALUMINUM TRIM painted fog rings, PIAA superwhite fogs, 19" ?(aftermarket)? wheels coming soon

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Thu, Feb-19-2004, 06:03:37 PM	#2
Kevin034 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 25,677 In the garage: '13 AUDI TT Reputation: 0	You should've heard the last review I gave to them.

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Kevin034 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 25,677 In the garage: '13 AUDI TT Reputation: 0	make sure they DO EVERYTHING.

Fri, Feb-20-2004, 12:32:59 AM	#8
Kevin034 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 25,677 In the garage: '13 AUDI TT Reputation: 0	Yeah ... but that small chip could eventually become bigger .... and bigger ... and bigger in your head, and drive you crazy!!! Perhaps I am just anal and a crazed perfectionist ... but I can't stand have anything cracked or chipped.