Cost of Winters at the Dealer

Bimmer Al · 10-06-2010, 11:55 AM

Got this email today.....

BMW has now released their winter tire packages for this year, for your 2010 335i xDrive Coupe the winter tire package is 3,100 plus HST, this does include a 17” alloy rim and run-flat snow tire all mounted and balance, installation is $56 onto your vehicle.

Who on earth would actually pay $1200-1300 too much ? Do people actually buy them at the dealer...really?

jasonintoronto · 10-06-2010, 11:56 AM

actually quite a lot of people do. there are people that just don't shop around.

BRAISKI · 10-06-2010, 12:27 PM

There are quite a lot of ppl that actually buy them even here in the forum.

Someone PM me before selling the BMW winter package for $2,000, this person paid about $3700 lol. I was like WOW!

I think some not all get sold because its "authentic BMW" also if they have rim and tire insurance where if you buy their winter set from BMW then it can be used for winter.

Bimmer Al · 10-06-2010, 12:43 PM

Wow...I am stunned.....it only takes 10 minutes to make $1200. Oh well

MOAB · 10-06-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

Got this email today.....

BMW has now released their winter tire packages for this year, for your 2010 335i xDrive Coupe the winter tire package is 3,100 plus HST, this does include a 17” alloy rim and run-flat snow tire all mounted and balance, installation is $56 onto your vehicle.

Who on earth would actually pay $1200-1300 too much ? Do people actually buy them at the dealer...really?

there are people that have lots of $, no time on their hands and just automatically go to the dealer for all their needs. not unusual at all.

Astroboy · 10-06-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MOAB

there are people that have lots of $, no time on their hands and just automatically go to the dealer for all their needs. not unusual at all.

Regarding the time comment, my experience at the dealer is a complete waste of time. Go there and watch 20 guys spank their dick for hours and hours to do a 20 min oil change. I guess if you get a loaner or use the shuttle its different.

Bimmer Al · 10-06-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MOAB

there are people that have lots of $, no time on their hands and just automatically go to the dealer for all their needs. not unusual at all.

lots of money does not always equal smart.....I do well

but I am not going to overpay by a ridiculous margin for anything....maybe that is how I got my $....lol

Bimmer Al · 10-06-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Astroboy

Regarding the time comment, my experience at the dealer is a complete waste of time. Go there and watch 20 guys spank their dick for hours and hours to do a 20 min oil change. I guess if you get a loaner or use the shuttle its different.

True, 70-90 minutes for an oil change......is not exaclty the model of convenience. Atleast they have wireless .....

t7n7 · 10-06-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

lots of money does not always equal smart.....I do well

but I am not going to overpay by a ridiculous margin for anything....maybe that is how I got my $....lol

well you know what they say.. the rich are rich because they pinch every penny.... hence you seem more affluent ppl compaining about the coffee price increases at starbucks...

on topic.... I went to the dealer for winter tires and they were going to charge me 5500$....just wanted to see the type of tires/rims that my vehicle needed... i'm still shopping so if anyone knows a good place.. give me a shout... as long as it's winters, i don't care about the look...

bobblehead · 10-06-2010, 03:21 PM

Tires23 / Simply Tires / Gofortires are the typical ones suggested in many forums.

bunnn · 10-06-2010, 03:29 PM

Unfortunately, my mom fell trap to one of those on her 530i back in 2004. I wasn't here to stop them. Anyways, even the SA @ my dealer said, "bring your own tires..it cost too much here." But run flat tires cost borderline robbery money...then you have ridiculous OEM wheel prices.

TheRox · 10-06-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bunnn

Unfortunately, my mom fell trap to one of those on her 530i back in 2004. I wasn't here to stop them. Anyways, even the SA @ my dealer said, "bring your own tires..it cost too much here." But run flat tires cost borderline robbery money...then you have ridiculous OEM wheel prices.

Run flats are ok if you buy from US. tirerack.com

Ballzilla · 10-06-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

Got this email today.....

BMW has now released their winter tire packages for this year, for your 2010 335i xDrive Coupe the winter tire package is 3,100 plus HST, this does include a 17” alloy rim and run-flat snow tire all mounted and balance, installation is $56 onto your vehicle.

Who on earth would actually pay $1200-1300 too much ? Do people actually buy them at the dealer...really?

Shouldnt pay more than $1200 for BMW replica rims and a good set of winters like Hankook W300 Ice Bear...Great Tires

BRAISKI · 10-06-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

lots of money does not always equal smart.....I do well

but I am not going to overpay by a ridiculous margin for anything....maybe that is how I got my $....lol

There are stuff I have no problems paying for, for as long as they are worth it or reasonable. But if I know I can get the same thing or even better for a less price then thats awesome. Some ppl like to pay extra for convenience.

Quote:

"15 mins can save you 15% or more on car insurance"

Bimmer Al · 10-06-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by t7n7

well you know what they say.. the rich are rich because they pinch every penny.... hence you seem more affluent ppl compaining about the coffee price increases at starbucks...

on topic.... I went to the dealer for winter tires and they were going to charge me 5500$....just wanted to see the type of tires/rims that my vehicle needed... i'm still shopping so if anyone knows a good place.. give me a shout... as long as it's winters, i don't care about the look...

Well put !

Tires23 or Tirerack.com

hubble bubble · 10-06-2010, 05:35 PM

A BMW driving instructor once told me "don't buy snow tires from a BMW dealer, BMW dealers sell 'pretty' snow tires, you want 'real' snow tires."

I'd be the first person to recommend Tirerack.com, especially if you need wheels and tires (no one can beat their prices for tires mounted, balanced and UPS'd to your door in a week). But, if you are looking for Michelins and don't mind spending a little time waiting, Costco prices are really good. Even better than tirerack on only tires, once you add exchange, duty and mounting.

Some people will belittle the big-box stores, but my local Costco tire guys are pretty good. Better than some of the local tire shops. I've been told they will even make appointments if you special order (which BMW dirvers usually need to - takes a week). I took my e46 there for new PS2s a few years ago, had 225 winters on the rims but was putting different size front and rear summer tires. I didn't tell them, sort of a test. Not only did they get it right, but they told me that the local tire guy put both the 8.5' rims with snows on the right side.

I guess the guy doing the winters must have been a NASCAR fan?

Doctor T · 10-07-2010, 06:24 AM

Dumb question: Can someone give me an examples of rims/tires sets that are comparable to the BMW set that are $1200-1300 cheaper? i.e. Bridgestone Blizzak runflats with OEM quality rims < $2k?

TheDarkone · 10-07-2010, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Al

Got this email today.....

BMW has now released their winter tire packages for this year, for your 2010 335i xDrive Coupe the winter tire package is 3,100 plus HST, this does include a 17” alloy rim and run-flat snow tire all mounted and balance, installation is $56 onto your vehicle.

Who on earth would actually pay $1200-1300 too much ? Do people actually buy them at the dealer...really?

who sent you the email? was it from the dealer or bmw it'self?

335BBS · 10-07-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BRAISKI

There are stuff I have no problems paying for, for as long as they are worth it or reasonable. But if I know I can get the same thing or even better for a less price then thats awesome. Some ppl like to pay extra for convenience.

Good point. Just because everyone on this site shops around for EVERYTHING doesnt mean thats right for everyone. Not everyone has the time, inclination or need to shop around or spend time on one of these sites. For many BMW customers its the cost of convenience.

samej · 10-07-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor T

Dumb question: Can someone give me an examples of rims/tires sets that are comparable to the BMW set that are $1200-1300 cheaper? i.e. Bridgestone Blizzak runflats with OEM quality rims < $2k?

Tirerack is your friend. 225-45 17 Blizzak LM25s on 17x8 Rial Salerno rims, mounted and balanced, they dropped off a set of at my door for under that price. Runflats will bump the cost up some.

Doctor T · 10-07-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by samej

Tirerack is your friend. 225-45 17 Blizzak LM25s on 17x8 Rial Salerno rims, mounted and balanced, they dropped off a set of at my door for under that price. Runflats will bump the cost up some.

Edit: Thanks, I did some googling on the Salernos and it appears they are low pressure casted.

Bimmer Al · 10-07-2010, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor T

Dumb question: Can someone give me an examples of rims/tires sets that are comparable to the BMW set that are $1200-1300 cheaper? i.e. Bridgestone Blizzak runflats with OEM quality rims < $2k?

yes go to Tire rack...Dunlop Runflats on Rial Salernos...17 inch 225/45's for aboutr $1800 delivered to your door.

10-06-2010, 11:55 AM	#1
Bimmer Al Lieutenant 24 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Coupe MSport, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Cost of Winters at the Dealer Got this email today..... BMW has now released their winter tire packages for this year, for your 2010 335i xDrive Coupe the winter tire package is 3,100 plus HST, this does include a 17” alloy rim and run-flat snow tire all mounted and balance, installation is $56 onto your vehicle. Who on earth would actually pay $1200-1300 too much ? Do people actually buy them at the dealer...really? __________________ *2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT* 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired
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jasonintoronto Captain 39 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe (sold) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	actually quite a lot of people do. there are people that just don't shop around. __________________ 2007 Porsche Carrera 4 2007 BMW 335i Coupe (SOLD)
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BRAISKI Colonel 137 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	There are quite a lot of ppl that actually buy them even here in the forum. Someone PM me before selling the BMW winter package for $2,000, this person paid about $3700 lol. I was like WOW! I think some not all get sold because its "authentic BMW" also if they have rim and tire insurance where if you buy their winter set from BMW then it can be used for winter. __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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Bimmer Al Lieutenant 24 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Coupe MSport, 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Wow...I am stunned.....it only takes 10 minutes to make $1200. Oh well __________________ *2010 335i xDrive Coupe, Titanium Silver, MSport 6MT* 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Sport Package 6MT Retired 1999 323i Titanium Silver, Sport Package, 5MT Retired
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	Tires23 / Simply Tires / Gofortires are the typical ones suggested in many forums.
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bunnn Colonel 86 Rep 2,266 Posts Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (12)	Unfortunately, my mom fell trap to one of those on her 530i back in 2004. I wasn't here to stop them. Anyways, even the SA @ my dealer said, "bring your own tires..it cost too much here." But run flat tires cost borderline robbery money...then you have ridiculous OEM wheel prices. __________________ Cheers Ben
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hubble bubble Captain 17 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	A BMW driving instructor once told me "don't buy snow tires from a BMW dealer, BMW dealers sell 'pretty' snow tires, you want 'real' snow tires." I'd be the first person to recommend Tirerack.com, especially if you need wheels and tires (no one can beat their prices for tires mounted, balanced and UPS'd to your door in a week). But, if you are looking for Michelins and don't mind spending a little time waiting, Costco prices are really good. Even better than tirerack on only tires, once you add exchange, duty and mounting. Some people will belittle the big-box stores, but my local Costco tire guys are pretty good. Better than some of the local tire shops. I've been told they will even make appointments if you special order (which BMW dirvers usually need to - takes a week). I took my e46 there for new PS2s a few years ago, had 225 winters on the rims but was putting different size front and rear summer tires. I didn't tell them, sort of a test. Not only did they get it right, but they told me that the local tire guy put both the 8.5' rims with snows on the right side. I guess the guy doing the winters must have been a NASCAR fan?
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Doctor T Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 206 Posts Drives: EB 430i xDrive, AW E90 LCI M-S Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	Dumb question: Can someone give me an examples of rims/tires sets that are comparable to the BMW set that are $1200-1300 cheaper? i.e. Bridgestone Blizzak runflats with OEM quality rims < $2k?
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