New Owner w Questions

tk-4 · 11-24-2011, 11:41 AM

Greetings from Toronto, Canada.

Just signed a purchase contract for X1 (white, prem, lights, elec seats) last night and have a few questions hopefully you folks can assist with.

Did any of you opt for any of the additional warranty packages, protection plans, rust proofing, 3M chipguard, etc. offerred by BMW? Think I can get rust proofing and 3M guard done elsewhere for cheaper. Thoughts about the other packages/plans?

Where is the best place to get winter tires in Toronto?

Thanks and looking forward to share experience and info with current X1 owners.

loukas135 · 11-24-2011, 11:51 AM

I Didn't went for any "extras" offered by the dealers. I actually have gotten the 3M tape but I was able to get it installed by the "guy" which is pay by the dealer to do so ... I was able to save a couple bucks this way. As for the extended warranty, I will take the risk. 2 more years ( 6 ) would have cost me over 2500 $, so I'm guessing that the X1 is well built and will not cost me that much in repair over 2 years beyond the actual 4 years warranty.

As for the Tires, I'm from Quebec so I can't tell where to go in Toronto.

You always can validate with www.Tiretrends.com, www.pmctire.com (quebec) which are often less pricey than dealers and independant.

ohnoyuji · 11-24-2011, 12:40 PM

Go to 1010tires.com for tires , use code: REDFLAGDEALS1010 when checkout.
You'll get free shipping to your door and no PST!
Their warehouse is in Ottawa.
I got my x-ice2 for 203$ each.

manicm · 11-25-2011, 07:50 AM

tk-4, my dealer did full window tinting for free, and added paint protection as well. Haggle, haggle, haggle.

Blue Bottle · 11-25-2011, 09:23 AM

I got free sunroof and free seal and protect...haggle its fun, always remember they want your money, see how far they will go to get it.........

DUH CAR · 11-25-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tk-4

Greetings from Toronto, Canada.

Did any of you opt for any of the additional warranty packages, protection plans, rust proofing, 3M chipguard, etc. offerred by BMW? Think I can get rust proofing and 3M guard done elsewhere for cheaper. Thoughts about the other packages/plans?

I wouldn't bother. As another said, get the 3M done by someone other than the dealer as the dealer takes a cut.

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Originally Posted by tk-4

Where is the best place to get winter tires in Toronto?

I've gone to Steelcase Tires for 25 years. Ask for Davey. But there could be others closer to you. Read the other threads on this topic.

11-24-2011, 11:41 AM	#1
tk-4 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: X1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	New Owner w Questions Greetings from Toronto, Canada. Just signed a purchase contract for X1 (white, prem, lights, elec seats) last night and have a few questions hopefully you folks can assist with. Did any of you opt for any of the additional warranty packages, protection plans, rust proofing, 3M chipguard, etc. offerred by BMW? Think I can get rust proofing and 3M guard done elsewhere for cheaper. Thoughts about the other packages/plans? Where is the best place to get winter tires in Toronto? Thanks and looking forward to share experience and info with current X1 owners.
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11-24-2011, 11:51 AM	#2
loukas135 Private First Class 24 Rep 123 Posts Drives: BMW X1 xDrive28i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	I Didn't went for any "extras" offered by the dealers. I actually have gotten the 3M tape but I was able to get it installed by the "guy" which is pay by the dealer to do so ... I was able to save a couple bucks this way. As for the extended warranty, I will take the risk. 2 more years ( 6 ) would have cost me over 2500 $, so I'm guessing that the X1 is well built and will not cost me that much in repair over 2 years beyond the actual 4 years warranty. As for the Tires, I'm from Quebec so I can't tell where to go in Toronto. You always can validate with www.Tiretrends.com, www.pmctire.com (quebec) which are often less pricey than dealers and independant.
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ohnoyuji Private First Class 18 Rep 187 Posts Drives: Mini Cooper/ BMW X1 i28 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Go to 1010tires.com for tires , use code: REDFLAGDEALS1010 when checkout. You'll get free shipping to your door and no PST! Their warehouse is in Ottawa. I got my x-ice2 for 203$ each.
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11-25-2011, 07:50 AM	#4
manicm First Lieutenant 11 Rep 375 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	tk-4, my dealer did full window tinting for free, and added paint protection as well. Haggle, haggle, haggle.
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Blue Bottle Lieutenant 10 Rep 533 Posts Drives: X1 x Drive 2.0L D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Swindon iTrader: (0)	I got free sunroof and free seal and protect...haggle its fun, always remember they want your money, see how far they will go to get it.........
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