Hi everybody, glad to join this forum.
I have driven a silver 330i since 2002, love the car, never a problem, and
I just got a new 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite Metallic, black leather with
Sport and Premium packages.
This new bimmer is amazing. From the moment I saw it at the nearest
BMW dealer, our “old” bimmer started looking older and smaller.
I only drove it for a few miles, enough to experience the huge driving
difference. The ride is quiet, the power increase of the new engine is
noticeable, the cockpit is roomier and best of all, this new version
feels sporty as always.
I’m going to read the owner’s manual this weekend to get familiar
with the controls, audio system, etc., but I have 2 questions I’d like
to have answered before I rate my dealer as “5-points” in the soon to come
BMW satisfaction survey.
Questions:
1) When I signed the leasing papers, the accounting person pushed to sell
me a “tire insurance contact”, saying that this new Run-Flat tires cannot
be fixed but need to be replaced if I run through a nail, etc.
Cost of insurance is $350, which is also the cost of a single tire.
The way he put it, it seemed that what before was a repair at the tire store
may become now a $350 tire replacement. I cannot believe BMW would
install these tires if they were a headache waiting to happen.
Was it just an exaggerated sales pitch?
Can anybody share any information on these tires and what to expect?
Should I buy the warranty? In my 3 years with the old bimmer I had 2 flat tires (reparable), never had a cut or slash.
2) There was not set of tools, no BMW keychain, no accessory except for the
floor mats and the manuals. Does anybody know what accessories (if any)
come with the new car?
Many thanks in advance. I’ll try to upload a picture.
Paul 330
I have driven a silver 330i since 2002, love the car, never a problem, and
I just got a new 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite Metallic, black leather with
Sport and Premium packages.
This new bimmer is amazing. From the moment I saw it at the nearest
BMW dealer, our “old” bimmer started looking older and smaller.
I only drove it for a few miles, enough to experience the huge driving
difference. The ride is quiet, the power increase of the new engine is
noticeable, the cockpit is roomier and best of all, this new version
feels sporty as always.
I’m going to read the owner’s manual this weekend to get familiar
with the controls, audio system, etc., but I have 2 questions I’d like
to have answered before I rate my dealer as “5-points” in the soon to come
BMW satisfaction survey.
Questions:
1) When I signed the leasing papers, the accounting person pushed to sell
me a “tire insurance contact”, saying that this new Run-Flat tires cannot
be fixed but need to be replaced if I run through a nail, etc.
Cost of insurance is $350, which is also the cost of a single tire.
The way he put it, it seemed that what before was a repair at the tire store
may become now a $350 tire replacement. I cannot believe BMW would
install these tires if they were a headache waiting to happen.
Was it just an exaggerated sales pitch?
Can anybody share any information on these tires and what to expect?
Should I buy the warranty? In my 3 years with the old bimmer I had 2 flat tires (reparable), never had a cut or slash.
2) There was not set of tools, no BMW keychain, no accessory except for the
floor mats and the manuals. Does anybody know what accessories (if any)
come with the new car?
Many thanks in advance. I’ll try to upload a picture.
Paul 330
