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    #122
    Wailin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,407 ✭✭✭Wailin


    Oil change twice a year? Why?


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    #123
    aristotle25
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭aristotle25


    Wailin wrote: »
    Oil change twice a year? Why?

    I change every 7-10k miles at most, from what I read and hear its worth doing versus the long intervals recommended by BMW.


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    #124
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,113 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    You'll knock that habit in the head when you see the price a main dealer charges to replace it on a 3.0 litre engine.


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    #125
    SaintsYB
    Registered Users Posts: 385 ✭✭SaintsYB


    bazz26 wrote: »
    You'll knock that habit in the head when you see the price a main dealer charges to replace it on a 3.0 litre engine.

    I'm guessing he's been doing that already so he's not too worried about the cost.


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    #126
    aristotle25
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭aristotle25


    bazz26 wrote: »
    You'll knock that habit in the head when you see the price a main dealer charges to replace it on a 3.0 litre engine.

    €195 previously so €156 now with 20% off with this BMW First thing.

    Was charged €200 from a BMW Indie in Dublin, and about same for one in Kildare.


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    #127
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,113 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    SaintsYB wrote: »
    I'm guessing he's been doing that already so he's not too worried about the cost.

    According to the OP he recently changed car though and a 3.0 litre needs more oil than his previous 2.0 litre.


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    #128
    aristotle25
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭aristotle25


    bazz26 wrote: »
    According to the OP he recently changed car though and a 3.0 litre needs more oil than his previous 2.0 litre.

    Sorry no, didnt change car. Just making a comparison with a 520 in that I use quite a bit of diesel so 5c off per litre should nearly pay for €9.90 sub fee per month by itself.


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    #129
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,113 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    aristotle25 wrote: »
    Sorry no, didnt change car. Just making a comparison with a 520 in that I use quite a bit of diesel so 5c off per litre should nearly pay for €9.90 sub fee per month by itself.

    Oh right, I thought you had changed cars. I have signed up to BMW First myself and it's good value.


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    #130
    BrookieD
    Registered Users Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭BrookieD


    aristotle25 wrote: »
    Got an offer of €9.90 per month with first month free for the usually priced €16.90 package so took it up. Its worth it at that price I think.

    Given I change the oil twice a year and the 5c saving on diesel (on my 3 litre car so not as fuel efficient as say 520) and assume I can buy petrol for wifes car (?), and 1 set of wipers per year I think I will be save overall.

    How did you get the 9.90 price from 16.90?


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    #131
    aristotle25
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭aristotle25


    BrookieD wrote: »
    How did you get the 9.90 price from 16.90?

    Got an offer from BMW Ireland as a "BMW Club Member". I don't remember how I got in that club to be honest. Must have been added to it when I bought the car.


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    #132
    terrydel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,881 ✭✭✭terrydel


    You'd know the celtic tiger was back.


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    #133
    aristotle25
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭aristotle25


    terrydel wrote: »
    You'd know the celtic tiger was back.

    Why?


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    #134
    m5ex9oqjawdg2i
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,221 ✭✭✭✭m5ex9oqjawdg2i


    Free? How is it free if I am paying for it?

    Get your car cleaned for free for 50 euro a month...


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    #135
    heroics
    Registered Users Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭heroics


    Odin Helpful Lizard wrote: »
    Free? How is it free if I am paying for it?

    Get your car cleaned for free for 50 euro a month...

    Where did you get 50€ a month from. It’s 5€ a month for the basic


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    #136
    heroics
    Registered Users Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭heroics


    aristotle25 wrote: »
    Got an offer from BMW Ireland as a "BMW Club Member". I don't remember how I got in that club to be honest. Must have been added to it when I bought the car.

    I’m a member but didn’t get that offer. :(


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    #137
    aristotle25
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭aristotle25


    heroics wrote: »
    I’m a member but didn’t get that offer. :(

    Might be worth ringing up and asking about getting the same offer, if you wanted it.


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    #138
    terrydel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,881 ✭✭✭terrydel


    aristotle25 wrote: »
    Why?

    Because this kind of discretionary purchase wouldnt even be offered unless people were back spending on unnecessary ****e.


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    #139
    aristotle25
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭aristotle25


    terrydel wrote: »
    Because this kind of discretionary purchase wouldnt even be offered unless people were back spending on unnecessary ****e.

    Well based on my calculations I will have a net saving about €260 over a year.


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    #140
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,923 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I'm a member of BMW First, my car is still under warranty so the whole service/parts thing doesn't apply to me but as a lazy git I find it great that I get my car washed inside and out, wipers changed, fluids topped up and a decent cup of coffee once a month for a relatively small sum. I already have a fuel card from work so the fuel card doesn't apply to me but I get ~50 litres every week so every month I'd be saving ~€10 with that, throw in the extra free car wash worth €12 I think it's a great service, personally I get the car "valetted" at the start of the month and get the external wash 2 weeks later.

    The wipers are a great perk as well by the way, I'd be awful for replacing them but now I just mention that the blades are a bit streakey on booking in the car and they replace them, last time I paid for wipers they were GB£22.10 (~€27) and €3.95 for parcel motel.


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    #141
    Elessar
    Registered Users Posts: 5,239 ✭✭✭Elessar


    What kind of wash is the mini valet? I see it's TOPAZ for exterior wash but those machines destroy your paintwork. Do they wash the exterior in the valet too - is it one of those machines or hand washed or what?


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    #142
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,923 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Elessar wrote: »
    What kind of wash is the mini valet? I see it's TOPAZ for exterior wash but those machines destroy your paintwork. Do they wash the exterior in the valet too - is it one of those machines or hand washed or what?

    I'd much prefer an automatic car wash over some guy with a scraper and a messy sponge.

    The mini valet is the same as you get with the service, power wash, bit of suds, wheels cleaned, inside vacuumed and polished. they usually do a good job on the leather seats, last time I had it done dye from my jeans discoloured the cream leather but they cleaned all that up. For me having 2 small kids in the car every day makes the cleaning a godsend.


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    #143
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Chat earlier about service cost. I got an oil, filter, vechicle check and new wipers last month for €130 through this. Was quoted €165 then mentioned the 20% discount. That’s also on a 3.0d. Girl said there’s no difference in service cost as I thought there would be.


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    #144
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,259 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    aristotle25 wrote: »
    I change every 7-10k miles at most, from what I read and hear its worth doing versus the long intervals recommended by BMW.

    30k is a long interval , 15 is a regular, 7 is a pi55 take.


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    #145
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,113 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    Chat earlier about service cost. I got an oil, filter, vechicle check and new wipers last month for €130 through this. Was quoted €165 then mentioned the 20% discount. That’s also on a 3.0d. Girl said there’s no difference in service cost as I thought there would be.

    I have a quote here from my local dealer on my 5er with the same engine and they want €414 for an oil service + microfilter. They are charging €130 for the microfilter alone and the total price excludes the 20% discount. Even on BMWservice.ie a basic oil service for my car is €259 excluding the 20% discount so you got a good deal there or they made a mistake as I cannot imagine there being any extra involved in this between a 3er and 5er with the same engine.


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    #146
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Yeah I agree. I got the price down then mentioned the discount. No microfilter or air filter in that price. Did those myself. Very straightforward, esp the air filter in those.


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    Bored.1e
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Bored.1e


    Anyone else having problems with the free wash? I had two barcodes that I didn't use. But when I went to avail of the carwash the person at the till said it was used. Tried other Circle K still the same.


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    #148
    Lord Nikon
    Registered Users Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭Lord Nikon


    vintagevrs wrote: »
    Chat earlier about service cost. I got an oil, filter, vechicle check and new wipers last month for €130 through this. Was quoted €165 then mentioned the 20% discount. That’s also on a 3.0d. Girl said there’s no difference in service cost as I thought there would be.

    What dealer was this? How did it cost only €130?
    My 530 is due a service, and I like the lower price :D


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    #149
    vintagevrs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,381 ✭✭✭vintagevrs


    Sligo. I asked for them not to change the air and cabin filter, so just oil and oil filter plus car check. Think that was 165. Then 20% off that when I mention BMW first.


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    #150
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Three months free - Be quick!

    "To help celebrate the autumnal festivities, we’re offering our customers a special 3 month free trial of the BMW FIRST subscription.
    Just enter the coupon code “HALLOWEEN2018” at checkout. Subscribe below to get yours - offer ends today Halloween October 31st"

    https://www.bmw-first.ie


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    #151
    BrookieD
    Registered Users Posts: 2,702 ✭✭✭BrookieD


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    Three months free - Be quick!

    "To help celebrate the autumnal festivities, we’re offering our customers a special 3 month free trial of the BMW FIRST subscription.
    Just enter the coupon code “HALLOWEEN2018” at checkout. Subscribe below to get yours - offer ends today Halloween October 31st"

    https://www.bmw-first.ie

    Thanks a million - been thinking on this for a while as got a 12d 520 a few months back and that will do nicely


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