Anyone have AAA for NJ or NY?

MyE92 · 02-09-2009, 11:26 PM

Hi guys,
I was just wondering if anyone has AAA in either NJ or NY. I'm just looking for feedback on either if its worth to have it or not, and also the benefits of having it. Since I'm a student, I'm able to get it for $46 a yr, so I'm really considering it right now.

OEKlM · 02-09-2009, 11:34 PM

i got AAA gold card.. never really use it but i get discounts on stuff sometimes hehe... better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it

HyperM3 · 02-09-2009, 11:34 PM

Ive had it since I started driving. Only used it a couple times and that was for friends cars I was actually traveling in, not my own car. Oh yeah, Ive used it more than a few times to get discounts at hotels and renting cars.

Really cant hurt to have it. Plus its much cheaper than the BMW assist(or any other manufacturer for that matter).

MyE92 · 02-09-2009, 11:41 PM

Any savings on insurance?

GMT II · 02-10-2009, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MyE92

Any savings on insurance?

Sorry not that I am aware of.

AAA is a great value as far as I am concerned. The hotel discounts are usually good at $20.00 or so per night. Also, they have travel guide books for every city in the us (and world I think). These are pretty substantial 100+ pg books with every good hotel, place to eat, go out, etc. Those guides are $0.00 for members. Order 100 and sell them to people.

They also have discounts on things that don't even relate to cars like eyeglasses.

Costco, AAA, and PenFed are the best membership deals around.

BMW Assist is probably better for the towing services unless you want your car brought to a tire place of your choosing for tire replacement/repair at a reasonable rate. Then AAA wins because they don't give a damn about following BMW tire guidelines and will tow to any AAA affiliated (aka honest) shop.

Sh0cker · 02-10-2009, 07:29 AM

AAA is good for hotel and travel and it's nice to be able to get a tow when you're a passenger in someone else's car (i.e. not a BMW) even if they don't have AAA.

AAA sells insurance through Liberty Mutual IIRC...when I was shopping around it wasn't the lowest so I didn't go with them.

dmurray14 · 02-10-2009, 09:13 AM

I have it in NJ and it's paid for itself in tows with my Jeep. They'll tow up to 100 miles per incident.

wrickem · 02-10-2009, 09:16 AM

And with AAA, you can go to their driving school for a fraction of the non-member price and get savings on your insurance and drop 2 points.

mid-corner fun · 02-10-2009, 10:16 AM

definitely worth it. tows to the location of your choice (instead of the nearest BMW dealership) up to 100miles away, discounts in rentals and hotels etc.

MyE92 · 02-10-2009, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys... It looks like I'm going to go ahead with it...Its only $46....

Cay955 · 02-10-2009, 09:17 PM

Ryan, they have different membership levels, make sure you sign up for the one that tows up to 100 miles.

nusevad · 02-10-2009, 09:57 PM

Eh its ok...my beater broke down on me once in the middle of the road...they got to me promptly but a regular tow came instead of a flatbed that i requested. They also only tow for the first 5 miles. Every mile after that is a additional $5.

MyE92 · 02-10-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cay955

Ryan, they have different membership levels, make sure you sign up for the one that tows up to 100 miles.

Rob, wsup bro.... Haven't heard from you in awhile. I'm signing up for the one with the 100 miles. Since, I'm currently a student, I only have to pay $46/yr.

MyE92 · 02-10-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

Eh its ok...my beater broke down on me once in the middle of the road...they got to me promptly but a regular tow came instead of a flatbed that i requested. They also only tow for the first 5 miles. Every mile after that is a additional $5.

Dave, did you have the membership what included the 100 miles?

Lucid4000 · 02-11-2009, 04:44 PM

I have AAA plus. Worth every penny. If you break down a tow truck will take you 100 miles anywhere. Great investment. If I use it once a year its worth it.

fizzle · 02-11-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Cay955

Ryan, they have different membership levels, make sure you sign up for the one that tows up to 100 miles.

yea the $46 doesnt include 100 miles, that one is close to $100 or so last i checked.

MyE92 · 02-11-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzle

yea the $46 doesnt include 100 miles, that one is close to $100 or so last i checked.

I just checked it again... Its $45 for the Plus Primary Membership...

https://www.aaa.com/aaa/074/static/m...p/student.html

JBiddy · 02-11-2009, 10:07 PM

thats not a bad deal at all... i would deff go for it, am even thinking about getting one my slef you just never know

Cay955 · 02-11-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MyE92

I just checked it again... Its $45 for the Plus Primary Membership...

https://www.aaa.com/aaa/074/static/m...p/student.html

I would definitely get it - it will pay off in the long run. Not only can you use it for your car but for any car that your in.

MyE92 · 02-11-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cay955

I would definitely get it - it will pay off in the long run. Not only can you use it for your car but for any car that your in.

Yeah, I'm signin up tonight.

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OEKlM Lieutenant General 170 Rep 10,406 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00] 2004 Triumph Dayton ... [0.00]	i got AAA gold card.. never really use it but i get discounts on stuff sometimes hehe... better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it __________________
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 355 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	Ive had it since I started driving. Only used it a couple times and that was for friends cars I was actually traveling in, not my own car. Oh yeah, Ive used it more than a few times to get discounts at hotels and renting cars. Really cant hurt to have it. Plus its much cheaper than the BMW assist(or any other manufacturer for that matter). __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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MyE92 El Presidente 280 Rep 6,961 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	Any savings on insurance?
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Sh0cker n00b 5 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	AAA is good for hotel and travel and it's nice to be able to get a tow when you're a passenger in someone else's car (i.e. not a BMW) even if they don't have AAA. AAA sells insurance through Liberty Mutual IIRC...when I was shopping around it wasn't the lowest so I didn't go with them. __________________ His: 08 E92 335i (sold), 99 Corolla beater car Hers: 09 Tiguan Previous: 09 e93 328i, 04 WRX, 07 S40, 03 E46 330xi, 04 F4i, 04 EX250
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dmurray14 The Stig 32 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Quickly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (1)	I have it in NJ and it's paid for itself in tows with my Jeep. They'll tow up to 100 miles per incident. __________________
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2144 Rep 3,799 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	And with AAA, you can go to their driving school for a fraction of the non-member price and get savings on your insurance and drop 2 points. __________________ ______________________________________________ Currently hoarding cars - '24 840, '19 911, 07 M6 , ‘23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch, ‘24 Bronco Heritage
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mid-corner fun Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,513 Posts Drives: F80 M3, '22 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	definitely worth it. tows to the location of your choice (instead of the nearest BMW dealership) up to 100miles away, discounts in rentals and hotels etc.
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MyE92 El Presidente 280 Rep 6,961 Posts Drives: your mom wild. Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (24)	Thanks for the feedback guys... It looks like I'm going to go ahead with it...Its only $46....
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Cay955 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 273 Posts Drives: Q7 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Princeton, NJ iTrader: (4)	Ryan, they have different membership levels, make sure you sign up for the one that tows up to 100 miles.
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nusevad O! So Sour!! 556 Rep 15,612 Posts Drives: Fast 240z / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 'Merica! iTrader: (24) Garage List 1971 Datsun 240z [0.00] 2008 M3 [9.60]	Eh its ok...my beater broke down on me once in the middle of the road...they got to me promptly but a regular tow came instead of a flatbed that i requested. They also only tow for the first 5 miles. Every mile after that is a additional $5. __________________
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Lucid4000 Major 60 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 335i AW Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC!! iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i Sport [0.00]	I have AAA plus. Worth every penny. If you break down a tow truck will take you 100 miles anywhere. Great investment. If I use it once a year its worth it. __________________ Mobile Addictions 718.877.7700 or info@mobile-addictions.com www.mobile-addictions.com
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JBiddy Brigadier General 201 Rep 3,840 Posts Drives: F82 ///M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern/N.J iTrader: (9)	thats not a bad deal at all... i would deff go for it, am even thinking about getting one my slef you just never know __________________ ///M
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