Oil Change at Dealer...

2006330xi · 03-20-2011, 11:59 AM

So I was considering just buying the parts to do my own oil change and went into the dealer to get them. The total came to 58 plus tax. I asked how much they charge for an oil change, and it came to 81 plus tax... It just happened to be a Saturday, so for the 20-30 extra bucks, I told them to go for it. So my son and I sat in the lobby and ate a great buffet style lunch and watched some of the NCAA tournament.

So for the 20 bucks more I paid, I was able to get two free lunches and a car wash. Not to include the hassle of doing it myself....

Moral of the story... if you have the dealer to your changes, go on a Saturday when they are offering the free buffet lunch. Its every Saturday, at least at this dealer.

burton727 · 03-20-2011, 12:22 PM

i dont think my dealer has a buffet on saturdays lol, just the usual hot bev, water, this and that, cumfy couch with big screen and some wifi

DL · 03-20-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by burton727

i dont think my dealer has a buffet on saturdays lol, just the usual hot bev, water, this and that, cumfy couch with big screen and some wifi

Ditto, used to have canned soda but that is gone...

chromisdesigns · 03-20-2011, 12:39 PM

Free swirls in your paint, included at no charge!

Tom K. · 03-20-2011, 12:41 PM

No buffet at mine either, but when they periodically run a $78 special for oil changes, why DIY? Plus they throw in a much better hand wash than I can do myself (with never a swirl).

Sounds like the OP got a great deal all around!

Tom

E90SLAM · 03-20-2011, 12:44 PM

Moral of story, amenities provided at the dealerships varies.
Some even charge higher for oil change, SoCal charges from 80-100 depends where you go.
Buffets, no, only hot beverages, water fountain, and some pastries in the morning.

urnuts · 03-20-2011, 12:51 PM

You know- I'm 46 and the idea of crawling under the car, getting it up on an jackstands- or safely lifted- draining the oil...... etc.
I just don't dig that anymore. Too little time in my weeks, too much hassle.
I bought all the parts in the Fall to do the change- they are still sitting on the floor next to the car (car is stored for the winter).
I just have ZERO desire to do it.
Ordering the PE exhaust this week, when my guy puts that on, I'll have him do the change.

jt335i · 03-20-2011, 01:20 PM

Bummer. The service center at my local dealer doesn't provide those kinds of amenities and they're closed on Saturdays.

krhodes1 · 03-20-2011, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by urnuts

You know- I'm 46 and the idea of crawling under the car, getting it up on an jackstands- or safely lifted- draining the oil...... etc.
I just don't dig that anymore. Too little time in my weeks, too much hassle.
I bought all the parts in the Fall to do the change- they are still sitting on the floor next to the car (car is stored for the winter).
I just have ZERO desire to do it.
Ordering the PE exhaust this week, when my guy puts that on, I'll have him do the change.

I'm 42 and I hear ya on that - so I bought a lift.

Makes DIY soo much easier. Of course if I only had one car it wouldn't make sense, but I have 5 at the moment, 3 of which have no dealerships in the US. 1 has no dealerships anywhere. I enjoy the "car bonding" time of doing servicing myself, it's relaxing. A free lunch buffet might sway me though...

jaco · 03-20-2011, 01:35 PM

My local dealership wanted 82 for the parts and 155 for the change last time I asked them..... I'll pass and do it myself.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-20-2011, 01:36 PM

I think the 330 oil change is cheaper then 335 FYI

Probably could have went to wal-mart and bought a premium oil (like castrol) and filter for less then $35.

Tom K. · 03-20-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JPSlick

I think the 330 oil change is cheaper then 335 FYI

Probably could have went to wal-mart and bought a premium oil (like castrol) and filter for less then $35.

Current BMW I6 motors all take 7 quarts of full synthetic so there's no reason the turbo change would cost more - unless you are referring to an E46 M3 using super expensive 10w60 oil.

And if you can get a BMW approved oil & filter for $35, good luck. A complete oil change kit from a dealer on line runs about $60~65, my dealer charges about $100 ($78 with coupon) for parts & labor.

Tom

EliteAutoImports · 03-20-2011, 01:56 PM

Back in the day, I always did my own oil changes. Over time, I ended up just reverting to the dealers to do it as free time seemed to be hard to find.

I started doing it again in the past few years because my Jeep GC CRD would cost $230 + to do it at the dealer. I bought a Jabsco Electric Oil Transfer pump and just suck the old oil up the dipstick, replace the spin on filter on the top of the engine, fill it up and I am done. It takes me less than 20 mins to do it and no mess. I do this on my V50 as well as it has a spin on filter in which you can replace with no mess.

The 335 has no dipstick, so this one goes to the dealer.

RaceBlood · 03-20-2011, 02:17 PM

Yea 3 of the 4 BMW dealers in Chicago have a nice Saturday food scene, big screen and free computers/internet.

$80 at the dealer for a oil change? On a 3? Nice!

Philz BMW · 03-20-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by urnuts

the idea of crawling under the car, getting it up on an jackstands- or safely lifted- draining the oil...... etc.

I just don't dig that anymore. Too little time in my weeks, too much hassle.

I just have ZERO desire to do it.

Exactly.

2006330xi · 03-20-2011, 02:35 PM

Yep... it came to 86$ after taxes... As far as the swirls... I dont think the touchless will put swirls in my car. Is it the best car wash, probably not, but in the winter months its not a bad wash...

Man some people sure like to hate, on this site... I was just giving a good justification as to why I chose to let the dealer do the oil change... Geez, some of you need to lighten up a little.

For 25 or so bucks, I got the labor on the oil change, two free lunches, and a car wash... I dont think that was such a bad deal!!!!

shazzy04 · 03-20-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006330xi

So I was considering just buying the parts to do my own oil change and went into the dealer to get them. The total came to 58 plus tax. I asked how much they charge for an oil change, and it came to 81 plus tax... It just happened to be a Saturday, so for the 20-30 extra bucks, I told them to go for it. So my son and I sat in the lobby and ate a great buffet style lunch and watched some of the NCAA tournament.

So for the 20 bucks more I paid, I was able to get two free lunches and a car wash. Not to include the hassle of doing it myself....

Moral of the story... if you have the dealer to your changes, go on a Saturday when they are offering the free buffet lunch. Its every Saturday, at least at this dealer.

I want buffets

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Originally Posted by burton727

i dont think my dealer has a buffet on saturdays lol, just the usual hot bev, water, this and that, cumfy couch with big screen and some wifi

My dealer has this ^ and pastries in the morning

Spitfirocks · 03-20-2011, 03:07 PM

Does anyone know where I can get it done for 78$ or so In SoCAL???? Im due for a change, and the cheapest I can get the parts for is 60, so im willing to dish out a 20 extra.

Please help a brotha out!

John 070 · 03-20-2011, 06:16 PM

lol free buffet lunch? Somehow I don't think a BMW dealership would serve any good food that would make me want to sit there as opposed to taking a loaner....

2006330xi · 03-20-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

lol free buffet lunch? Somehow I don't think a BMW dealership would serve any good food that would make me want to sit there as opposed to taking a loaner....

You would get a loaner for an oil change?

Blubaron79 · 03-20-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by burton727

i dont think my dealer has a buffet on saturdays lol, just the usual hot bev, water, this and that, cumfy couch with big screen and some wifi

And why the F is Fox News always on the TV??? If I wanted fake news I'd read the Onion.

johnbuz · 03-20-2011, 08:16 PM

F' ing FOX news? Now there's some hate. Take it easy. This is not a political forum.

03-20-2011, 11:59 AM	#1
2006330xi Private First Class 4 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2006 330Xi Black w/manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	Oil Change at Dealer... So I was considering just buying the parts to do my own oil change and went into the dealer to get them. The total came to 58 plus tax. I asked how much they charge for an oil change, and it came to 81 plus tax... It just happened to be a Saturday, so for the 20-30 extra bucks, I told them to go for it. So my son and I sat in the lobby and ate a great buffet style lunch and watched some of the NCAA tournament. So for the 20 bucks more I paid, I was able to get two free lunches and a car wash. Not to include the hassle of doing it myself.... Moral of the story... if you have the dealer to your changes, go on a Saturday when they are offering the free buffet lunch. Its every Saturday, at least at this dealer.
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burton727 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	i dont think my dealer has a buffet on saturdays lol, just the usual hot bev, water, this and that, cumfy couch with big screen and some wifi
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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Free swirls in your paint, included at no charge!
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	No buffet at mine either, but when they periodically run a $78 special for oil changes, why DIY? Plus they throw in a much better hand wash than I can do myself (with never a swirl). Sounds like the OP got a great deal all around! Tom
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E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander 1969 Rep 61,781 Posts Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . iTrader: (6) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 sDrive30i [0.00]	Moral of story, amenities provided at the dealerships varies. Some even charge higher for oil change, SoCal charges from 80-100 depends where you go. Buffets, no, only hot beverages, water fountain, and some pastries in the morning. __________________
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urnuts First Lieutenant 18 Rep 392 Posts Drives: '06 330i (the now "slow" bmw) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern NH iTrader: (0)	Yeah..... You know- I'm 46 and the idea of crawling under the car, getting it up on an jackstands- or safely lifted- draining the oil...... etc. I just don't dig that anymore. Too little time in my weeks, too much hassle. I bought all the parts in the Fall to do the change- they are still sitting on the floor next to the car (car is stored for the winter). I just have ZERO desire to do it. Ordering the PE exhaust this week, when my guy puts that on, I'll have him do the change.
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jt335i Major 263 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i Monaco blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	Bummer. The service center at my local dealer doesn't provide those kinds of amenities and they're closed on Saturdays. __________________ 2010 BMW 335i: Monaco blue metallic/Premium+Sport Auto-Steptronic, BMW PE, Cobb Stage 2 2005 Mustang GT: Redfire metallic/5-spd/Ford Racing (Axle backs, silver Bullitt wheels)/K&N CAI/ Diablo Sport Predator Tuner 1997 Toyota Corolla 1983 Mercedes Benz 380SL Roadster
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jaco Captain 44 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 SSII Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indy iTrader: (2)	My local dealership wanted 82 for the parts and 155 for the change last time I asked them..... I'll pass and do it myself. __________________ Jacob 2015 Chevy SS In 2011 E90 M3 DCT SSII Out
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I think the 330 oil change is cheaper then 335 FYI Probably could have went to wal-mart and bought a premium oil (like castrol) and filter for less then $35.
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EliteAutoImports 3 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Sport/Nav/Prem Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Darlings Island, NB iTrader: (0)	Back in the day, I always did my own oil changes. Over time, I ended up just reverting to the dealers to do it as free time seemed to be hard to find. I started doing it again in the past few years because my Jeep GC CRD would cost $230 + to do it at the dealer. I bought a Jabsco Electric Oil Transfer pump and just suck the old oil up the dipstick, replace the spin on filter on the top of the engine, fill it up and I am done. It takes me less than 20 mins to do it and no mess. I do this on my V50 as well as it has a spin on filter in which you can replace with no mess. The 335 has no dipstick, so this one goes to the dealer.
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RaceBlood Going nowhere fast. 56 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2 wheels Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downtown iTrader: (0)	Yea 3 of the 4 BMW dealers in Chicago have a nice Saturday food scene, big screen and free computers/internet. $80 at the dealer for a oil change? On a 3? Nice!
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2006330xi Private First Class 4 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2006 330Xi Black w/manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	Yep... it came to 86$ after taxes... As far as the swirls... I dont think the touchless will put swirls in my car. Is it the best car wash, probably not, but in the winter months its not a bad wash... Man some people sure like to hate, on this site... I was just giving a good justification as to why I chose to let the dealer do the oil change... Geez, some of you need to lighten up a little. For 25 or so bucks, I got the labor on the oil change, two free lunches, and a car wash... I dont think that was such a bad deal!!!!
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Spitfirocks Lieutenant 40 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 335i 07 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (5)	Does anyone know where I can get it done for 78$ or so In SoCAL???? Im due for a change, and the cheapest I can get the parts for is 60, so im willing to dish out a 20 extra. Please help a brotha out!
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1706 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	lol free buffet lunch? Somehow I don't think a BMW dealership would serve any good food that would make me want to sit there as opposed to taking a loaner....
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johnbuz Private 0 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA iTrader: (0)	F' ing FOX news? Now there's some hate. Take it easy. This is not a political forum.
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