Official Socal chat thread (#1)

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

np man. I should be thanking you. Now im never going to want Pho without fillet mignon in it

np!

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Originally Posted by Bimmerbaby

Oil change?

Us OCD types get more frequent oil changes than the BMW recommended service intervals. For Nabil, he wants a break-in oil change just like I did.

Bimmerbaby · 10-12-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

np!

Us OCD types get more frequent oil changes than the BMW recommended service intervals. For Nabil, he wants a break-in oil change just like I did.

Oh how much does that place charge? I want to get an oil change too as i drive a lot

Edit: it makes me uncomfortable to go 15k w/o an oil change

3onDubs · 10-12-2007, 06:25 PM

Can you go to the dealer and just ask for one or do you have to wait for the light to come on?

LOLrance · 10-12-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

Can you go to the dealer and just ask for one or do you have to wait for the light to come on?

the dealer will charge you to have an oil change unless your at your maitenence mark, when the light comes on (i.e 15,000 miles).

I too wanted an oil change after break in to remove all the metal fragments in the oil. Got it done at New Century BMW. $95.

Bimmerbaby · 10-12-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

the dealer will charge you to have an oil change unless your at your maitenence mark, when the light comes on (i.e 15,000 miles).

I too wanted an oil change after break in to remove all the metal debries in the oil. Got it done at New Century BMW. $95.

I was thinking of New Century too as that is where i got my car, but if there is a cheaper yet quality place i'd be will to go there. Plus that place is a pain to get in and out of.

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerbaby

Oh how much does that place charge? I want to get an oil change too as i drive a lot

Edit: it makes me uncomfortable to go 15k w/o an oil change

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

Can you go to the dealer and just ask for one or do you have to wait for the light to come on?

You can go to the dealer but you depending on the dealer, it will either cost an arm, a leg, or both.

My place does not charge a lot at all, I can't even you an exact price because I don't know if they hooked me up or not since I was referred there, but I'm fairly confident you will be satisifed with the price and service. You can call and make an appointment. Tell Shane that I referred you (John with the 335i). Either you can bring your own oil or ask him to get you some. If you want to use the BMW oil/filter make sure you let him know.

3onDubs · 10-12-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

the dealer will charge you to have an oil change unless your at your maitenence mark, when the light comes on (i.e 15,000 miles).

I too wanted an oil change after break in to remove all the metal fragments in the oil. Got it done at New Century BMW. $95.

That sucks...they should just do the first one if anything. Mercedes does the first one for free (at 1k miles), after that it's once a year, but you have to pay...

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 06:31 PM

Aliso Viejo might be a bit far from you though, but the service is good and the area is easy to get in and out of. It's real close to me though. You'll probably much less than what New Century charges though. He used to be a tech at Crevier FWIW. He's the owner/mechanic there.

LOLrance · 10-12-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerbaby

I was thinking of New Century too as that is where i got my car, but if there is a cheaper yet quality place i'd be will to go there. Plus that place is a pain to get in and out of.

yea, i personally wanted to get it done at a dealer just so it would be on my record. And in case i ever want to sell the car, i can show the buyers that the car was well maintained and had oil changes regularly.

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

That sucks...they should just do the first one if anything. Mercedes does the first one for free (at 1k miles), after that it's once a year, but you have to pay...

Well, BMW does all of them for free, at their schedule.

Lexus does their first one @ 5k for free.

3onDubs · 10-12-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Well, BMW does all of them for free, at their schedule.

Lexus does their first one @ 5k for free.

Yup, that's why BMW > everyone else....does it make a huge difference to get the break in oil change?

LOLrance · 10-12-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 3onDubs

Yup, that's why BMW > everyone else....does it make a huge difference to get the break in oil change?

In the long run...YES!!!!!

Do you have to get a oil change after break in? Nope. Will anything happen to your car in the next 3..4 years if you dont get it? Nope. Will anything happen lets say 10 years down the line? Yep.

3onDubs · 10-12-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

In the long run...YES!!!!!

Do you have to get a oil change after break in? Nope. Will anything happen to your car in the next 3..4 years if you dont get it? Nope. Will anything happen lets say 10 years down the line? Yep.

Oh alright....forget it then, my car's a lease

Bimmerbaby · 10-12-2007, 06:37 PM

Hmm, both of you (John & Law) have a few good points. As much as i like saving money changing at a dealer with not give BMW any excuse if anything goes wrong (not that it will with an oil change), and that it will be on the record for future sales (be awhile before that happens). I suppose if i go to New Century i can shop around and eat around the area

LOLrance · 10-12-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerbaby

Hmm, both of you (John & Law) have a few good points. As much as i like saving money changing at a dealer with not give BMW any excuse if anything goes wrong (not that it will with an oil change), and that it will be on the record for future sales (be awhile before that happens). I suppose if i go to New Century i can shop around and eat around the area

!!!!!

If you go, theres a REALLY good japanese restaurant walking distance. We saw the restaurant walking around looking for food, and we looked it up on Yelp.com and it had great reviews. The food is very authentic and its very nice on the wallet haha. Portions are pretty good too

I got a plate of chicken katsu + beef terryaki with soup for i think $6.

LOLrance · 10-12-2007, 06:42 PM

Oh, the place is called Yama. Its really small but soo good :

. Me and jason try to find reasons to go new century just to we can stop by and eat there.

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerbaby

Hmm, both of you (John & Law) have a few good points. As much as i like saving money changing at a dealer with not give BMW any excuse if anything goes wrong (not that it will with an oil change), and that it will be on the record for future sales (be awhile before that happens). I suppose if i go to New Century i can shop around and eat around the area

Doing the oil change at a non-dealer would just not give BMW any excuse if anything goes wrong. An oil change is an oil change, I don't think the next buyer will care if you performed an extra oil change at a dealer or not. JMO. $95 isn't too bad for a dealer, I've seen dealers charge more.

LOLrance · 10-12-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Doing the oil change at a non-dealer would just not give BMW any excuse if anything goes wrong. An oil change is an oil change, I don't think the next buyer will care if you performed an extra oil change at a dealer or not. JMO. $95 isn't too bad for a dealer, I've seen dealers charge more.

+1. I've heard of dealers charing upwards of $150. When i found out New Century was going to do it for $95, i just figured, might as well.

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 06:48 PM

I meant at a dealer. Typo.

Bimmerbaby · 10-12-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by l4wr3nc3

Oh, the place is called Yama. Its really small but soo good :

. Me and jason try to find reasons to go new century just to we can stop by and eat there.

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

Doing the oil change at a non-dealer would just not give BMW any excuse if anything goes wrong. An oil change is an oil change, I don't think the next buyer will care if you performed an extra oil change at a dealer or not. JMO. $95 isn't too bad for a dealer, I've seen dealers charge more.

Thanks for the info guys.

Law, when i go to New Century you and jason can pretend to come and help me with my oil change and have Yama instead. lol

3onDubs · 10-12-2007, 06:58 PM

Alright everyone...take it easy

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 06:59 PM

cya Firas, have a good weekend.

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OC Guy General 562 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Aliso Viejo might be a bit far from you though, but the service is good and the area is easy to get in and out of. It's real close to me though. You'll probably much less than what New Century charges though. He used to be a tech at Crevier FWIW. He's the owner/mechanic there. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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