New guy joining the club

JesseFL · 10-21-2018, 08:35 AM

Hey everyone, just want to pop in and say hello. I picked up my first BMW yesterday, a CPO 2016 228i with 6MT. It has 39k on the odometer - the dealer I purchased from wanted $899 to transfer the new car maintenance to me. Does anyone know of a more affordable option to transfer this maintenance? Is it even worth it? I traditionally always did my own maintenance but I like the idea of simply not having to worry about it for the next couple years.

Anything in particular I should check being new to the BMW world? Anyway nice to "meet" everyone.

bimmerfile · 10-21-2018, 09:31 AM

"the dealer I purchased from wanted $899 to transfer the new car maintenance to me."

If you're only getting the remainder of the 4 year maintenance contract, I guess it would depend on the "in service" date as to how much time you have left on the contract, but regardless, it doesn't sound like much of a deal to me.

SteveInfante · 10-21-2018, 10:25 AM

I would pass and save that towards doing your own maintenance. That is if you are inclined to do that. The 228 is easy to maintain.

3rdcoast228i · 10-21-2018, 12:57 PM

Congratulations on the new ride!

Welcome to the forums.

xantdieselx · 10-21-2018, 07:11 PM

Beautiful car welcome and congrats!

austinvojta · 10-21-2018, 10:09 PM

Yo, this was from BMW Ft. Lauderdale? Listed at 21,488? I was eyeing this very hard, liked how simple it was with the baseline model, low mileage, 1-owner Carfax, clean & simple color.

If you don't mind me asking, what did you wind up paying pre-tax/tags/fees? You get it lower than asking price?

JesseFL · 10-22-2018, 07:06 AM

Wow, good eye! This is exactly that car. I got them down to $20,669. They would not go any lower, I tried hard to get it under 20k. I'm very happy with the purchase, but the long drive from Orlando was not fun.

austinvojta · 10-22-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JesseFL

Wow, good eye! This is exactly that car. I got them down to $20,669. They would not go any lower, I tried hard to get it under 20k. I'm very happy with the purchase, but the long drive from Orlando was not fun.

I'll bet the drive back was a little better! That's awesome, I think you got a good deal. But they did email me back the other day specifically stating that the car was gone and had sold at the full $21,488... lmao. Enjoy the car!

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JesseFL New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (1)	New guy joining the club Hey everyone, just want to pop in and say hello. I picked up my first BMW yesterday, a CPO 2016 228i with 6MT. It has 39k on the odometer - the dealer I purchased from wanted $899 to transfer the new car maintenance to me. Does anyone know of a more affordable option to transfer this maintenance? Is it even worth it? I traditionally always did my own maintenance but I like the idea of simply not having to worry about it for the next couple years. Anything in particular I should check being new to the BMW world? Anyway nice to "meet" everyone. Attached Images
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10-21-2018, 09:31 AM	#2
bimmerfile Colonel 621 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X2 F39 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (0)	"the dealer I purchased from wanted $899 to transfer the new car maintenance to me." If you're only getting the remainder of the 4 year maintenance contract, I guess it would depend on the "in service" date as to how much time you have left on the contract, but regardless, it doesn't sound like much of a deal to me. __________________ 2019 X2
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SteveInfante NewFinishColumbia/detailer 604 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	I would pass and save that towards doing your own maintenance. That is if you are inclined to do that. The 228 is easy to maintain. __________________ 328 F31 xDrive/OSM/Venetian Luxury Line/Cold Weather/Premium/Driving Assist/Nav/Tech "Golden Goose" 78' Honda CB400A project http://www.instagram.com/steve_inf31
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10-21-2018, 12:57 PM	#4
3rdcoast228i Captain 225 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Msport Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on the new ride! Welcome to the forums.
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xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car welcome and congrats! __________________ Previous Cars: 2008' 135i, 2010' 328i, 2013' 328i, 2016' M235i, 2017' X1, 2019' M240i Current Cars: 2019' X3, 2021' M3 Comp
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austinvojta New Member 4 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2004 Acura TSX, 6-speed manual Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lafayette, LA iTrader: (0)	Yo, this was from BMW Ft. Lauderdale? Listed at 21,488? I was eyeing this very hard, liked how simple it was with the baseline model, low mileage, 1-owner Carfax, clean & simple color. If you don't mind me asking, what did you wind up paying pre-tax/tags/fees? You get it lower than asking price?
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10-22-2018, 07:06 AM	#7
JesseFL New Member 2 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (1)	Wow, good eye! This is exactly that car. I got them down to $20,669. They would not go any lower, I tried hard to get it under 20k. I'm very happy with the purchase, but the long drive from Orlando was not fun.
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