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      03-18-2009, 09:31 PM   #1
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How soon can I get the 1200 mile service?

what's the lowest possible mile we need to have on the M3 before a dealer says no to the 1200 mile service, provided that the computer doesn't tell u to get it serviced before the 1200 miles is up due to, I guess rough driving habits.
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      03-18-2009, 10:08 PM   #2
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What's the rush, wait till at least 1,000. That's mine (and my mechanics) two cents. You're going to have the car for a long time, it's worth it to be a little patient now for a healthy lasting car.
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I'm wondering the same thing. I have to drive a 1300 mile trip very near when the 1200 mile service is due, and would like to get it done with my local dealer rather than some unknown quantity in a dealer halfway across the country. 900-1000 miles to early? I may need another reason to drive just to reach the mileage
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      03-18-2009, 10:13 PM   #4
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My dealer did my last E46 at 1075. They actually called me to schedule my appointment 2 weeks after i picked it up. I'm sitting at 1025 right now and making an appointment for Friday! Should roll in with around 1150 on the ODO.
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      03-18-2009, 10:19 PM   #5
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I mean, if there are extenuating circumstances go for it. My guy, who actually drives an M3 and seems to be very knowledgeable, recommended at least 1,000.
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      03-19-2009, 12:51 AM   #6
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I just passed 500 miles and the computer is telling me 1000 miles until the 1200 mile service. I need to drive it harder. I've been varying the speed and rpms but I've been very easy on the gas. I keep it in all the normal modes...no sport modes.
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1200 mile service @ no less than 1200 miles. you will do more harm if the service is done earlier rather than later.
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      03-19-2009, 01:43 AM   #9
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duh!!!! at 1200 miles. you win a prize!!!!

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duh!!!! at 1200 miles. you win a prize!!!!

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...156103&page=19
unbelievable how often this question is asked
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      03-19-2009, 02:09 AM   #11
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It's kind of a grey area... you might get different answers from different dealers, but generally, 2 or 3 hundred miles + or - either side of 1200. I live 3 hours away from my dealer and had to take it back at around 650 for an electronic issue. They had to keep it for a few days waiting for a part. They felt bad for me living as far away as I do so they wanted to do the 1200 mile service while they had it there to save me from another trip. They said they normally couldn't do it for a few hundred more miles but under the circumstances they would see if they could do it. They had to get special permission from BMWNA to do it, but they did it. They know that I will be changing the oil myself a time or two in between their changes, don't know if that affected their decision... probably not.
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      03-20-2009, 11:52 PM   #12
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thos darn computers just confuse everyone - just take it in close to 1200!!!
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