BMW Ultimate BS Card

nfwb11 · 03-07-2014, 05:03 PM

re: The BMW Ultimate Benefits Card

Apparently, it's so worthless you can't even get to the webpage to enroll. When I go to the webpage it simply reads:

"Sorry…. there was an application error. Please try again later."

BMW tells me to download Google Chrome in order to access the webpage. Yet another example of BMW and Apple not playing well together.

First world problems for sure but…. still ridiculous!

Alpine435i · 03-07-2014, 05:08 PM

lol wut?

Bluelondon · 03-07-2014, 05:11 PM

It's alright, let it all out..

nfwb11 · 03-07-2014, 05:21 PM

To repeat what others have complained about: seems the Ultimate Benefits Card is utterly worthless. A 10% discount on boutique hotels, music downloads, etc? AMEX, Visa, Macy's, or any other creditor gives me those things for simply providing my email address, let alone for forking over $60K.

I'd rather take what Monty Hall is offering behind door #2 -- USB key FOB, cigarette lighter flashlight, year supply of Turtle Wax??

jusdorange · 03-07-2014, 05:21 PM

what ?

sh1ftg34r · 03-07-2014, 05:26 PM

Kids, don't do drugs.

nfwb11 · 03-07-2014, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluelondon

It's alright, let it all out..

Ha! Certainly didn't buy the car for the "free gift" but kind of expected something a little classier from a high-end lux brand like BMW. Newbs (in the US) will find out soon enough what this all means when they get that worthless package in the mail from BMW.

Guess it's just one of those days when (you) feel like everyone is giving you the short end of the stick

Gastoys · 03-07-2014, 06:03 PM

I used mine for mortons steak house and a couple of hotels - I love it,

OC40 · 03-07-2014, 06:08 PM

I didn't realize that car makers were supposed to provide benefits when buying a vehicle.

snowghost · 03-07-2014, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OC40

I didn't realize that car makers were supposed to provide benefits when buying a vehicle.

It's called PR and maintaining the good will of the brand name.

OC40 · 03-07-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by snowghost

Quote:

Originally Posted by OC40

I didn't realize that car makers were supposed to provide benefits when buying a vehicle.

It's called PR and maintaining the good will of the brand name.

I get why BMW does it. I just don't expect to receive anything with a purchase.

Bluelondon · 03-07-2014, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nfwb11

Ha! Certainly didn't buy the car for the "free gift" but kind of expected something a little classier from a high-end lux brand like BMW. Newbs (in the US) will find out soon enough what this all means when they get that worthless package in the mail from BMW.

Guess it's just one of those days when (you) feel like everyone is giving you the short end of the stick

I hear ya mate but honestly I don't want one extra benefit or gift from BMW, not even a pen, all I want is for this 50-60k car to come in perfect condition, that means no rattles, no wind noise, no buzzing EMI sounds from the electronics. If you have a perfectly working car, be happy, praise the lawd and dance in the rain. Don't worry about the little extras.

nfwb11 · 03-07-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluelondon

I hear ya mate but honestly I don't want one extra benefit or gift from BMW, not even a pen, all I want is for this 50-60k car to come in perfect condition, that means no rattles, no wind noise, no buzzing EMI sounds from the electronics. If you have a perfectly working car, be happy, praise the lawd and dance in the rain. Don't worry about the little extras.

Amen brother. Again, 1st world problem. Honestly, never even thought about this aspect of the purchase until I found other info on the forums about it.

Damn you intraweb!

Kowboi · 03-07-2014, 08:59 PM

Never heard of this card..... Anyone in Canada ever receive one?

Professor///M · 03-07-2014, 10:09 PM

Some people that are awesome receive it in the mail (and really, only the awesomist buyers get the card), but what he is saying is that the welcome page doesn't exist.

capt_slow · 03-07-2014, 10:14 PM

I received the card. To be honest, I'm probably not going to use any of the benefits.

The packaging was really overkill, it was placed inside a box big enough to hold something more substantial, like a flash drive or a pen. The card isnt even hard plastic.

Philipangoo · 03-08-2014, 09:38 AM

On a side note if u financed your car through bmwfs and I applied for the BMW credit card you can get up to like 2k discount and it stacks with other discounts.

Philipangoo · 03-08-2014, 09:39 AM

But yeah I got that other membership card and it is quite useless lol. Who doesn't book a Hotel using priceline. U already get more of a discount there.

ft1330 · 03-08-2014, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OC40

I get why BMW does it. I just don't expect to receive anything with a purchase.

Perfect. I have so many things to sell you. Don't expect to receive anything though.

UltimateB · 03-08-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kowboi

Never heard of this card..... Anyone in Canada ever receive one?

Yep. I got one. I got it about 4 months after I got the car. I have no idea what to do with it, lol.

Friend who bought an Audi got an Audi golf bag. That would have been better.

OC40 · 03-08-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ft1330

Perfect. I have so many things to sell you. Don't expect to receive anything though.

LOL. I was getting on an elevator when I wrote that. I should have said that I do not expect to receive an additional item with a purchase!

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nfwb11 Private First Class 13 Rep 145 Posts Drives: '14 435i M-Sport - SB Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	BMW Ultimate BS Card re: The BMW Ultimate Benefits Card Apparently, it's so worthless you can't even get to the webpage to enroll. When I go to the webpage it simply reads: "Sorry…. there was an application error. Please try again later." BMW tells me to download Google Chrome in order to access the webpage. Yet another example of BMW and Apple not playing well together. First world problems for sure but…. still ridiculous! __________________ *That's right, I'm bad...* Last edited by nfwb11; 03-07-2014 at 05:44 PM..
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nfwb11 Private First Class 13 Rep 145 Posts Drives: '14 435i M-Sport - SB Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	To repeat what others have complained about: seems the Ultimate Benefits Card is utterly worthless. A 10% discount on boutique hotels, music downloads, etc? AMEX, Visa, Macy's, or any other creditor gives me those things for simply providing my email address, let alone for forking over $60K. I'd rather take what Monty Hall is offering behind door #2 -- USB key FOB, cigarette lighter flashlight, year supply of Turtle Wax?? __________________ *That's right, I'm bad...* Last edited by nfwb11; 03-07-2014 at 05:45 PM..
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Kowboi Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, 528ix, 540ix Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Never heard of this card..... Anyone in Canada ever receive one?
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Philipangoo Lieutenant 36 Rep 465 Posts Drives: F30 335 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	On a side note if u financed your car through bmwfs and I applied for the BMW credit card you can get up to like 2k discount and it stacks with other discounts.
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Philipangoo Lieutenant 36 Rep 465 Posts Drives: F30 335 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	But yeah I got that other membership card and it is quite useless lol. Who doesn't book a Hotel using priceline. U already get more of a discount there.
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