"BMW First"

Seth Brundle · 25-06-2019 12:34pm

NinjaG wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone wants to share the BMW First subscription referral code.

This can give us both a month extra free subscription.

Thanks

Here's mine...
https://www.bmw-first.ie?referral=09D2442&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BMW-FIRST_Friends
Thanks.

carsfan2 · 13-07-2019 12:35am

The cars that were on the BMW first fleet are up for sale. The m2 and x3 are in Colm Quinn’s and the 440i in Waterford.it only has 2000 miles on it.
I wonder will they be straight up with customers as to their origins?

Lord Nikon · 15-07-2019 10:09am

NinjaG wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone wants to share the BMW First subscription referral code.

This can give us both a month extra free subscription.

Thanks

Here's my link :

https://www.bmw-first.ie?referral=07D86064&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BMW-FIRST_Friends

MarkN · 15-07-2019 11:54am

carsfan2 wrote: »

The cars that were on the BMW first fleet are up for sale. The m2 and x3 are in Colm Quinn’s and the 440i in Waterford.it only has 2000 miles on it.
I wonder will they be straight up with customers as to their origins?

"Ex demos" I'd say. It covers a huge area!

dingding · 15-07-2019 6:13pm

MarkN wrote: »

"Ex demos" I'd say. It covers a huge area!

Yes I purchased an ex demo once and found a SIXT rental documment in the car where it was rented.

When purchasing I was told it was a BMW car possibly used for events etc.....

I would think most of their one year old cars are ex rental at this stage as there is a government scheme that you can rent them for six months and don't have to pay the VRT till after the six months. I would imagine the VRT is lower as the car is six months older when being valued for VRT.

aristotle25 · 03-10-2019 6:56am

For anyone who took out the promotional deal a year or so ago the subscription price reverts to full price after 12 months.

I had been paying €8.60 per month for the full subscription and its suddenly jumped to nearly €16.90 per month. That doesnt make economical sense for beneifits I get so I just cancelled it.

uluwatu · 07-10-2019 10:49am

aristotle25 wrote: »

For anyone who took out the promotional deal a year or so ago the subscription price reverts to full price after 12 months.

I had been paying €8.60 per month for the full subscription and its suddenly jumped to nearly €16.90 per month. That doesnt make economical sense for beneifits I get so I just cancelled it.

Why wouln't that make sense? Even though the price increased I will keep my subscription. For me alone the monthly circle k car wash pays off since it is 14€ normal price.

aristotle25 · 07-10-2019 11:55am

uluwatu wrote: »

Why wouln't that make sense? Even though the price increased I will keep my subscription. For me alone the monthly circle k car wash pays off since it is 14€ normal price.

For me I wouldn't let BMW wash my car never mind an automated car wash as they tend to scratch the paintwork.

The benefit for me was the 5c off fuel, free wipers and bulbs and 20% off servicing.

But now at just over €200 per year it doesnt add up for me. I am spending less on fuel now as well since I changed the car so overall just doesnt provide benefit.

I did use them once for an oil top up and its just hassle, takes an hour out of your day by the time you drive there, wait and get out again. I found it easier just to buy a littre of oil and top up myself when I needed to. Again I dont need to do that anymore so less benefit from it to me.

Seth Brundle · 07-10-2019 12:22pm

I cancelled mine.
I subscribed in part for the discounted parts. However, despite it not being in the T&Cs, the discount only applies if they fit the parts (and charge you for the pleasure).
Changing a bulb requires you to book an appointment and wait ages in the showroom while they change it.
For me, it's really not worth the hassle!

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 26-11-2019 10:11pm

The website mentions an upcoming black Friday offer, guessing it will be an extra month or two for free?

How long would I be waiting to book a car in a for a service, 1-2 weeks?

bazz26 · 26-11-2019 10:27pm

Depends how busy the dealer in particular is. Most main dealers have a lead time of about 1 week.

BTW I got an email the other day telling me I earned a free gift for being a subscriber for over 12 months - it's an umbrella. Was hoping for a weekend test drive in an M car.

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 29-11-2019 11:53am

3 months of free 2-in-1 membership with the promo code BF19 for Black Friday!

Kramer · 30-11-2019 1:24am

Maria Happy Vehemence wrote: »

3 months of free 2-in-1 membership with the promo code BF19 for Black Friday!

Signed up using a previoua posters link.

Here's mine for an extra free month each.
BMW first.

LeeD24 · 01-12-2019 9:30pm

I had the same but before cancelling went in to get my Xenon bulbs replaced. €265 they cost to replace, with BMW FIRST I got them for free. Not bad for €16.90 a month. I'm not too fussy about my paintwork so the Circle k washes are plenty enough for me.

dingding · 12-01-2020 12:24am

Kramer wrote: »

Signed up using a previoua posters link.

Here's mine for an extra free month each.
BMW first.

Just signed up with your code. Many thanks.

https://www.bmw-first.ie/?referral=142D3085&utm_campaign=BMW-FIRST_Friends

EDIT added my code. We should both get a free month.

maxwell smart · 15-01-2020 2:16am

Signed up for the free 3 months end of October. Of course, coincidentally, I needed a small job done to the value of 295. Got the 20% off so saved almost €50 so will continue on the €4.90 per month subscription. Bound to save money

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 15-01-2020 10:50am

Anybody having trouble with the fuel card? Can't seem to login in to the Circle K website, but the card and PIN has arrived.

CathalC2011 · 16-01-2020 10:12pm

Maria Happy Vehemence wrote: »

Anybody having trouble with the fuel card? Can't seem to login in to the Circle K website, but the card and PIN has arrived.

As far as I know you can't login with the account bmw first gives you. If you need any changes made to your account (card lost, registration changed etc) you can contact bmw first and they will deal with Circle K for you.

dingding · 14-02-2020 12:16am

Saved 110 euro today on a front and rear brake pad replacement

mickdw · 14-02-2020 1:22am

dingding wrote: »

Saved 110 euro today on a front and rear brake pad replacement

How much was the reduced price?
I've a feeling it wasn't cheap still.

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 14-02-2020 11:31am

mickdw wrote: »

How much was the reduced price?
I've a feeling it wasn't cheap still.

If the saving is %20 then he likely paid €440 after the discount.

Seth Brundle · 14-02-2020 12:20pm

Maria Happy Vehemence wrote: »

If the saving is %20 then he likely paid €440 after the discount.

Which means €550 to replace front and rear brake pads :eek:

ongarite · 14-02-2020 12:57pm

Seth Brundle wrote: »

Which means €550 to replace front and rear brake pads :eek:

Brake discs on an F10 are crazy prices even from EuroCarParts or the like.

bazz26 · 14-02-2020 1:07pm

Replacement front and rear pads were only mentioned by the poster though.

F10 front pads and disc replacement are €760 from BMW dealer or €608 with the BMW First discount.

Stallingrad · 14-02-2020 1:48pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Replacement front and rear pads were only mentioned by the poster though.

F10 front pads and disc replacement are €760 from BMW dealer or €608 with the BMW First discount.

Crazy Germans! Paid €300 to get new pads and disks on all FOUR corners on a Superb 3.

nogoodnamesleft · 14-02-2020 2:12pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Replacement front and rear pads were only mentioned by the poster though.

F10 front pads and disc replacement are €760 from BMW dealer or €608 with the BMW First discount.

I did the rear disks and pads on my F10 5 series in December. It was about 254GBP inc delivery of parts (2 disks, 2 sets of pads (shims and new bolts inc), 1 x wear sensor. Pads and sensor was approx 100GBP. I had a discount as I use the same BMW main dealer via the enthusiast site and they have been handy when repairing the other halfs mini.

At the main dealer here in the UK its 447GBP for front and rear pad change alone! Including disks and your looking at about 1000GBP!

So if your DIY savvy it works out at around half the price using the same genuine parts.

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 14-02-2020 3:21pm

There's not much between using OEM parts with an indie specialist's labour costs compared to going straight to BMW with 20% off... This is probably the dilemma they wanted to create.

dingding · 16-02-2020 12:40am

2017 BMW X1

From memory the invoice was about 520 which is the price on the BMW service website and I paid about 410

vintagevrs · 16-02-2020 2:07am

Fronts only on a 3 series....

PaulKK · 20-02-2020 12:24am

Absolute robbery.

This is why I only get them to do the oil and filter, get my free wipers and get them to do absolutely nothing else.

On my 520 it's 160 to do the cabin filter ffs.

Bought cabin and fuel filter myself for the grand total of 40 euro from euro car parts. Local mechanic fitted both for 40 too. 80 euro total. BMW charge 290 for this, so still over 230 with BMW first discount.

vintagevrs · 20-02-2020 1:23am

PaulKK wrote: »

Absolute robbery.

This is why I only get them to do the oil and filter, get my free wipers and get them to do absolutely nothing else.

On my 520 it's 160 to do the cabin filter ffs.

Bought cabin and fuel filter myself for the grand total of 40 euro from euro car parts. Local mechanic fitted both for 40 too. 80 euro total. BMW charge 290 for this, so still over 230 with BMW first discount.

Completely agree. That is just a quote.....paid 0. I had just got oil, filter and wipers for 130 euro that day so wasn't too bad.

I did the brakes myself and also do the other bits myself too. Air and cabin filter is 100% DIY job for everyone.

Stallingrad · 20-02-2020 10:38am

PaulKK wrote: »

Absolute robbery.

They have to fund all the recalls somehow.

mickdw · 20-02-2020 10:39am

vintagevrs wrote: »

Fronts only on a 3 series....

Ah ffs that is a disgrace.
I seen my fair share of main dealer bills but that is just nuts. Add in the fact that they are overly eager to swap out brakes too and brakes servicing costs easily become 10x what they could be.

vintagevrs · 20-02-2020 10:57am

mickdw wrote: »

Ah ffs that is a disgrace.
I seen my fair share of main dealer bills but that is just nuts. Add in the fact that they are overly eager to swap out brakes too and brakes servicing costs easily become 10x what they could be.

Agreed. They told me I needed new brakes due to a vibration I was getting in wheel. Turned out to be a bushing.

nogoodnamesleft · 21-02-2020 10:48am

vintagevrs wrote: »

Fronts only on a 3 series....

Is it for a 330d? Crazy money for service items.

vintagevrs · 21-02-2020 11:26am

Yeah 330d, and they wanted coincidentally almost €330 per disk only. I just checked the UK site, which is good for OEM parts if needed and they are €295 there.

Nickindublin · 21-02-2020 12:59pm

Had the BMW First and priced up new front Disc and Pads Full Service and Brake Fluid service for Mini on Mini Service and it was just €900 before 20% discount. Went to my local BMW indy and done for €480.

Kramer · 21-02-2020 6:13pm

There's no doubt BMWs can be expensive to maintain/service/repair, regardless of the 20% discount offered by the subscription.

Still, I can't complain with my free mini valets & wipers so far......
She's clean again..............but for how long :cool:.

Conlon's Limerick - good job.

My BMW First - free month link

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 21-02-2020 6:34pm

Kramer wrote: »

There's no doubt BMWs can be expensive to maintain/service/repair, regardless of the 20% discount offered by the subscription.

Still, I can't complain with my free mini valets & wipers so far......
She's clean again..............but for how long :cool:.

Conlon's Limerick - good job.

My BMW First - free month link

That's a beauty! Gave gotten a free wash, bulb replacement and wipers already on my free trial so I'm happy enough.

road_high · 22-02-2020 12:26am

I've a leased company car BMW so I presume there's no real benefit for me of BMW First as all servicing etc is already included?

PaulKK · 22-02-2020 1:06am

road_high wrote: »

I've a leased company car BMW so I presume there's no real benefit for me of BMW First as all servicing etc is already included?

No point for you.. only really benefits you if you're paying for those things yourself.

nogoodnamesleft · 22-02-2020 3:04pm

vintagevrs wrote: »

Yeah 330d, and they wanted coincidentally almost €330 per disk only. I just checked the UK site, which is good for OEM parts if needed and they are €295 there.

I am UK based and I have noticed a significant disparity between UK and IRL pricing for service parts from BMW (higher on the Irish side).

I usually get bits and pieces from GSF or ECP (the latter I have noticed have expanded into the Irish market). ECP prices arent the same though (Irish side pricing is higher Vs their UK side).

If your a member of one of the UK BMW fourms a southern based BMW dealer does discounts for forum members. Probably be worth your while even including delivery to Ireland.

Clareman · 22-02-2020 11:17pm

Kramer wrote: »

There's no doubt BMWs can be expensive to maintain/service/repair, regardless of the 20% discount offered by the subscription.

Still, I can't complain with my free mini valets & wipers so far......
She's clean again..............but for how long :cool:.

Conlon's Limerick - good job.

My BMW First - free month link

Conlons have gotten very poor at the mini valet now, they used to do a GREAT job on the leather, now they barely vacuum the inside, no polish used anywhere, the free Circle K wash is far better in my opinion

road_high · 22-02-2020 11:32pm

Clareman wrote: »

Conlons have gotten very poor at the mini valet now, they used to do a GREAT job on the leather, now they barely vacuum the inside, no polish used anywhere, the free Circle K wash is far better in my opinion

They washed mine in for a service (Naas) and it was very poorly done. All streaks left and not fully cleaned really. But dealership washes are brutal in my experience, there’s no money in it for them. It’s just a courtesy that is sloppily done so wasn’t expecting much

road_high · 22-02-2020 11:53pm

Clareman wrote: »

Conlons have gotten very poor at the mini valet now, they used to do a GREAT job on the leather, now they barely vacuum the inside, no polish used anywhere, the free Circle K wash is far better in my opinion

They washed mine in for a service (Naas) and it was very poorly done. All streaks left and not fully cleaned really. But dealership washes are brutal in my experience, there’s no money in it for them. It’s just a courtesy that is sloppily done so wasn’t expecting much

CathalC2011 · 23-02-2020 1:22am

road_high wrote: »

They washed mine in for a service (Naas) and it was very poorly done. All streaks left and not fully cleaned really. But dealership washes are brutal in my experience, there’s no money in it for them. It’s just a courtesy that is sloppily done so wasn’t expecting much

I've personally had quite good experiences with Frank Keanes Naas Road. The car always finishes up looking fresh, inside and out! Though I always make sure to get the first 10am slot on Saturdays, when things are quietest.

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 23-02-2020 12:52pm

Clareman wrote: »

Conlons have gotten very poor at the mini valet now, they used to do a GREAT job on the leather, now they barely vacuum the inside, no polish used anywhere, the free Circle K wash is far better in my opinion

I'll be honest, mine had a mini valet with them and I didn't know they did anything to the interior - it clearly wasn't touched.

Clareman · 24-02-2020 1:16pm

I think at this stage they just vacuum the carpets and that's it, they used to do a full polish on the interior, was a great service, not worth the hassle anymore.

Kramer · 24-02-2020 1:50pm

Clareman wrote: »

I think at this stage they just vacuum the carpets and that's it, they used to do a full polish on the interior, was a great service, not worth the hassle anymore.

I keep my car's interior pretty clean anyway but yes, I will agree, the last few times I've had it cleaned, apart from a brief carpet vacuum, the dashboard etc. wasn't touched.
Maybe they've too many availing now & cut back on the service.

vintagevrs · 24-02-2020 2:19pm

I watched a dealer "wash" my car the last time. The fella just ran the power hose over it, never even touched it.

"BMW First"

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