[tommycr]

So I just dropped my M2 off while it was saying I’m 80 miles overdue for the first maintenance at 1200 miles. I got a 840i as a loaner which, I can’t believe they charge that much for but is besides the point…


They just called me to say the diff oil is back order until at least January and that they will perform the oil change but the car is fine to drive until then. I bought this, it’s not a lease, so I’m trying to do what’s best for the car, and follow the maintenance schedule.

Should I be worried about driving the car for another month or two! She said there is nothing to worry about the car will be fine and while will make a note of it. I’m worried some warranty issue will come up and they will tell me I didn’t change the diff oil or some shit and they will screw me.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

[DarkNight707]

Following. I just scheduled mine for this Friday… I believe somebody else was having the same situation… dont remember the thread.

[M2siast]

There’s another thread on this. Exactly the same premise… my opinion is still the same: drive normally, don’t worry. Just don’t track it or do burnouts.

[tommycr]

Sorry guys I haven’t been on in a while so I posted without looking… I’ll check out the other post.

Thanks!

[xxyion]

You'll be fine. Something similar happened to me when i had the F87 M2C. I bought the car and then COVID immedietly hit so they were only able to do the oil as they hadn't got their shipment of diff fluid in yet. Drove around for about 4 months and when the car finally went in for the fluid change they said the car was fine and no issues. As some have said here, just dont track it and you'll be fine. From what i gather, the fluid change is more preventative than it is mandatory.

[El SID]

Originally Posted by tommycr

So I just dropped my M2 off while it was saying I’m 80 miles overdue for the first maintenance at 1200 miles. I got a 840i as a loaner which, I can’t believe they charge that much for but is besides the point…


They just called me to say the diff oil is back order until at least January and that they will perform the oil change but the car is fine to drive until then. I bought this, it’s not a lease, so I’m trying to do what’s best for the car, and follow the maintenance schedule.

Should I be worried about driving the car for another month or two! She said there is nothing to worry about the car will be fine and while will make a note of it. I’m worried some warranty issue will come up and they will tell me I didn’t change the diff oil or some shit and they will screw me.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

I had the same situation a couple of weeks ago in Southern California. I was aware of the national/international shortage of diff fluid. I checked several dealerships within a 50 mile radius and located some BMW diff fluid in Ontario. My dealership had it transferred and the break in service was completed. Shortage of BMW diff fluid has been an intermittent problem for years.

[Searay55555]

Same story here in Phoenix last week, but it only took a few extra days. Loaner was a 530, so it could have been worse. But, what a boring car that was to drive. Cushy, but Man I couldn’t wait to get my car back!

[MMMGuy60]

How long this service take that they are giving out loaners?

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

How long this service take that they are giving out loaners?

Service takes an hour or two, but they keep the car for the day.
A dealer will give you a loaner for any service, you just have to ask for it.

[DarkNight707]

Originally Posted by MMMGuy60

How long this service take that they are giving out loaners?

Adding… I was surprised to find a dealer that did not offer loaners The third dealer I called had a waiting list for loaners and they recommended to request the loaner/appointment at least 2 weeks ahead.

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Service takes an hour or two, but they keep the car for the day.
A dealer will give you a loaner for any service, you just have to ask for it.

I just waited at the dealer for mine to be completed, dropped off at 9am, out of there by 11am.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by aerobod

I just waited at the dealer for mine to be completed, dropped off at 9am, out of there by 11am.

I walked out LOL didn’t bother with a loaner for it.
I’ll book a loaner if the service is risky (multiple cases of “oh a bolt broke” or “we need to order a part to complete the service”), as you have to schedule one a couple of weeks ahead, as they may not be available on a whim.

Once I was going to wait for a service (alignment), but then the dealer had ordered new tie rods. They only realized the new tie rods were the wrong part after they had sawed off mine… so they had a loaner warming up outside for me to drive home.

[tommycr]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

Same story here in Phoenix last week, but it only took a few extra days. Loaner was a 530, so it could have been worse. But, what a boring car that was to drive. Cushy, but Man I couldn’t wait to get my car back!

I was given and 840 grab coupe and even that is boring to drive. She is telling me they won’t have it until January so I’m returning the loaner today when I go pick mine up.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by M2siast

A dealer will give you a loaner for any service, you just have to ask for it.

FWIW, at least in my neck of the woods, this is not universally true. Often true, but not always.

[OldButSmooth]

Originally Posted by tommycr

So I just dropped my M2 off while it was saying I’m 80 miles overdue for the first maintenance at 1200 miles. I got a 840i as a loaner which, I can’t believe they charge that much for but is besides the point…


They just called me to say the diff oil is back order until at least January and that they will perform the oil change but the car is fine to drive until then. I bought this, it’s not a lease, so I’m trying to do what’s best for the car, and follow the maintenance schedule.

Should I be worried about driving the car for another month or two! She said there is nothing to worry about the car will be fine and while will make a note of it. I’m worried some warranty issue will come up and they will tell me I didn’t change the diff oil or some shit and they will screw me.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Beside the point of your question, I thought I was doing well getting an X1 as a loner during my break-in service....an 840i as a loaner..officially jealous

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Squidget

FWIW, at least in my neck of the woods, this is not universally true. Often true, but not always.

For which type of service will they not give you a loaner where you live?

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by M2siast

For which type of service will they not give you a loaner where you live?

I think it depends less on the specific service, and more on the dealer and timing. I've had times where dealers were tight on loaners and wouldn't give you one.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Squidget

I think it depends less on the specific service, and more on the dealer and timing. I've had times where dealers were tight on loaners and wouldn't give you one.

Well that's everywhere... I thought you were saying there are service types your dealer won't give you a loaner for, since my messages here state that you can get a loaner for any service.

[jimbo111]

Originally Posted by tommycr

So I just dropped my M2 off while it was saying I’m 80 miles overdue for the first maintenance at 1200 miles. I got a 840i as a loaner which, I can’t believe they charge that much for but is besides the point…


They just called me to say the diff oil is back order until at least January and that they will perform the oil change but the car is fine to drive until then. I bought this, it’s not a lease, so I’m trying to do what’s best for the car, and follow the maintenance schedule.

Should I be worried about driving the car for another month or two! She said there is nothing to worry about the car will be fine and while will make a note of it. I’m worried some warranty issue will come up and they will tell me I didn’t change the diff oil or some shit and they will screw me.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Wait! Do you have to pay for the first maintenance? I thought 3-year maintenance are all inclusive.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by jimbo111

Wait! Do you have to pay for the first maintenance? I thought 3-year maintenance are all inclusive.

He’s referring to the fact he was unimpressed by his 840i loaner, which is a very expensive BMW model.

Only North Americans get service included for 3 years, not the rest of the world.

[MMMGuy60]

Originally Posted by Squidget

I think it depends less on the specific service, and more on the dealer and timing. I've had times where dealers were tight on loaners and wouldn't give you one.

When I was signing all the paperwork during pickup, one of the papers I signed stated that I would get a loaner every time I had the car in for servicing. I was a little surprised by that.

[c1pher]

Originally Posted by DarkNight707

Following. I just scheduled mine for this Friday… I believe somebody else was having the same situation… dont remember the thread.

I posted about it….they are supposed to contact me when they get it in.