Anybody get one of these from BMW?

JBG · 09-24-2011, 03:12 PM

No gifts for me, but am pretty sure I've been marked and branded as a trouble-maker, as my last service experience was not a good one. Strangely, I received no call or email inviting me to grade that experience. I would have made only constructive comment, as I still love my X3 and want to have a good relationship with the service department. <sigh>

Lotus7 · 09-24-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JBG

No gifts for me, but am pretty sure I've been marked and branded as a trouble-maker, as my last service experience was not a good one. Strangely, I received no call or email inviting me to grade that experience. I would have made only constructive comment, as I still love my X3 and want to have a good relationship with the service department. <sigh>

I too, seem to be "blacklisted" from filling out service surveys. Haven't gotten any follow ups for a while. Maybe they're trying to buy me back with the "Key Remote" flash drive. Hey, it's got to be worth $ 10 or $15, and I'm a cheap date.

sfax · 09-24-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus7

I too, seem to be "blacklisted" from filling out service surveys. Haven't gotten any follow ups for a while. Maybe they're trying to buy me back with the "Key Remote" flash drive. Hey, it's got to be worth $ 10 or $15, and I'm a cheap date.

I think I am blacklisted too after numerous emails to BMW UK, with some questioning their competence. As I didn't get an after sale survey, I tried to submit a service survey highlighting problems in the dealer's sale process. What did BMW UK do? Forwarded it to the dealer. Brilliant.

Want the thrill · 09-24-2011, 06:49 PM

No gifts for me either.

LEDZEP · 09-24-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JBG

No gifts for me, but am pretty sure I've been marked and branded as a trouble-maker, as my last service experience was not a good one. Strangely, I received no call or email inviting me to grade that experience. I would have made only constructive comment, as I still love my X3 and want to have a good relationship with the service department. <sigh>

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Originally Posted by Lotus7

I too, seem to be "blacklisted" from filling out service surveys. Haven't gotten any follow ups for a while. Maybe they're trying to buy me back with the "Key Remote" flash drive. Hey, it's got to be worth $ 10 or $15, and I'm a cheap date.

This seems to be a general problem. I sometimes get a survey link, and sometimes not. It suspiciously seems that if there might have been a problem with my experience I mysteriously don't get the survey invitation.

This is a fundamental problem, which shows that the dealers are obviously and unscrupulously stacking the deck for themselves. An example of why statistics of most any sort are virtually meaningless.

Dukat · 09-24-2011, 07:17 PM

Is it possible to request BMW NA issue a survey directly to you?

That is very unscrupulous. If I had a problem and they withheld the survey I'd be contacting BMW NA every day to complain. They should care that their dealers are acting this way.

BTT 335i · 09-24-2011, 08:27 PM

I receive the same gift today and I thing is very ugly, one friend receive the gift too, and that one is more nice, is in leather whit stiching around the usb, but thanks bmw.

Razel · 09-25-2011, 02:10 PM

This is kind of goofy ... I got a package from BMW this weekend, but it didn't appear to have any USP memory stick as it was too flat. Letter inside said it was in appreciation for filling out the "lengthy questionnaire", which I don't recall filling out. In appreciation, there was a bumper sticker that says "I'd rather be riding". Usually a reference to riding a motorcycle.

Motorcycle survey?

Re-read the letter with comprehension cranked up a bit, and it indeed was for a BMW motorcycle survey. Still don't recall any survey ...

A) I think BMW has some issues with their third-party survey partner.
B) How do they in good conscience expect me to put that bumper sticker on the X3?

sfax · 09-25-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Razel

This is kind of goofy ... I got a package from BMW this weekend, but it didn't appear to have any USP memory stick as it was too flat. Letter inside said it was in appreciation for filling out the "lengthy questionnaire", which I don't recall filling out. In appreciation, there was a bumper sticker that says "I'd rather be riding". Usually a reference to riding a motorcycle.

Motorcycle survey?

Re-read the letter with comprehension cranked up a bit, and it indeed was for a BMW motorcycle survey. Still don't recall any survey ...

A) I think BMW has some issues with their third-party survey partner.
B) How do they in good conscience expect me to put that bumper sticker on the X3?

Shambles. That smiley looks scary on the iPhone app. I'll have nightmares now

Alanintx · 09-25-2011, 04:20 PM

Got mine in the mail today, looks the exact same as what Lotus got. A 2GB USB drive with a bunch on it. Have not looked closely, but it looks like the only executable is an Adobe Flash file.

At the very least, I now have another handy USB flash drive that, hopefully, I will not mistake for my BMW key.

Razel · 09-29-2011, 05:07 PM

Just for the record, I got the USB memory stick today. For the Mac, you have to manually execute the program. Doesn't seem to go anywhere, though.

Good place to store music.

LEDZEP · 11-06-2011, 08:33 AM

Finally got mine yesterday.

GenX3 · 11-06-2011, 09:00 AM

Line from the Peanuts comic... but I want one of those usb fobs!

LEDZEP · 11-06-2011, 10:01 AM

The app on the USB stick is obviously intended for noobs who have never created an account on the BMW website. Other than providing an introduction to that site it really has no value.

Cute little accessory though, and I'll use it to move some MP3s to the HDD in the car.

Semi-related question: Long ago, I saw the webpage where you could download updates for the car and use the USB port to upload them, but damned if I can find that page again. Anyone have the link?

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-06-2011, 12:33 PM

I want a full tank of fuel, that will do me.

Radioactive · 11-06-2011, 01:52 PM

I'm calling customer service tomorrow! Like to have the usb drive just to record the profiles on the F25 and the E60 on a "bmw" logo drive.

sfax · 11-06-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbmw6

I want a full tank of fuel, that will do me.

I think you should get at least that on a 35d. Ask them if you're the first when you pick up. Have you requested model badge deletion for wolf in sheep's clothing effect?

Good luck for tomorrow. Check all paintwork thoroughly!

Harplayr · 11-06-2011, 05:46 PM

Took delivery in May and got mine yesterday.

Powerrunner · 11-06-2011, 05:51 PM

Got mine a while ago, nothing special. Kind of a waist in my opinion.

mibmwx3 · 11-06-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Harplayr

Took delivery in May and got mine yesterday.

Took delivery early June. They must have just sent out a batch for the Great Lakes area.

Want the thrill · 11-06-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mibmwx3

Took delivery early June. They must have just sent out a batch for the Great Lakes area.

Haven't gotten mine yet and as far as they know, I've taken delivery of 2 of them. First one in May, second one in July.

April1 · 11-06-2011, 08:53 PM

No, I didn't get any gift so far from BMW.

09-24-2011, 03:12 PM	#23
JBG Enlisted Member 24 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2012X3 35i, 2018 X3 30i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	No gifts for me, but am pretty sure I've been marked and branded as a trouble-maker, as my last service experience was not a good one. Strangely, I received no call or email inviting me to grade that experience. I would have made only constructive comment, as I still love my X3 and want to have a good relationship with the service department. <sigh> __________________ 2022 iX Aventurin. 2019 G05 40i M Sport 2018 X3 30i sold 2012 X3 35i M Sport sold 1988 745i Executive (gray market) sold 1979 528i sold. 1985 733i sold
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09-24-2011, 06:49 PM	#26
Want the thrill Lieutenant Colonel 330 Rep 1,560 Posts Drives: 2022 X4M40i, retired ‘11 X3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI iTrader: (2) Garage List 2022 X4M40i [10.00]	No gifts for me either.
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09-24-2011, 07:17 PM	#28
Dukat First Lieutenant 25 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Is it possible to request BMW NA issue a survey directly to you? That is very unscrupulous. If I had a problem and they withheld the survey I'd be contacting BMW NA every day to complain. They should care that their dealers are acting this way. __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Mineral Silver \| Oyster \| Wave Wood Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Dynamic Handling \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound
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09-24-2011, 08:27 PM	#29
BTT 335i Lieutenant 51 Rep 588 Posts Drives: X5 F15 M Sport- F30 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	I receive the same gift today and I thing is very ugly, one friend receive the gift too, and that one is more nice, is in leather whit stiching around the usb, but thanks bmw. __________________
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09-25-2011, 02:10 PM	#30
Razel Rider and driver 141 Rep 506 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oregon City, OR iTrader: (0)	This is kind of goofy ... I got a package from BMW this weekend, but it didn't appear to have any USP memory stick as it was too flat. Letter inside said it was in appreciation for filling out the "lengthy questionnaire", which I don't recall filling out. In appreciation, there was a bumper sticker that says "I'd rather be riding". Usually a reference to riding a motorcycle. Motorcycle survey? Re-read the letter with comprehension cranked up a bit, and it indeed was for a BMW motorcycle survey. Still don't recall any survey ... A) I think BMW has some issues with their third-party survey partner. B) How do they in good conscience expect me to put that bumper sticker on the X3? __________________ 2021 X3 MC I work for Keyser Söze
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09-25-2011, 04:20 PM	#32
Alanintx ATAP 4 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2017 Midnight Blue 430xi GC Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	Got mine in the mail today, looks the exact same as what Lotus got. A 2GB USB drive with a bunch on it. Have not looked closely, but it looks like the only executable is an Adobe Flash file. At the very least, I now have another handy USB flash drive that, hopefully, I will not mistake for my BMW key.
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09-29-2011, 05:07 PM	#33
Razel Rider and driver 141 Rep 506 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oregon City, OR iTrader: (0)	Just for the record, I got the USB memory stick today. For the Mac, you have to manually execute the program. Doesn't seem to go anywhere, though. Good place to store music. __________________ 2021 X3 MC I work for Keyser Söze
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11-06-2011, 08:33 AM	#34
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Finally got mine yesterday. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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11-06-2011, 09:00 AM	#35
GenX3 Private First Class 27 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Colo Spgs iTrader: (0)	"I got a rock" Line from the Peanuts comic... but I want one of those usb fobs! __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Space Gray \| Sand Beige \| Sienna Packages \| M-Sport \| Cold I & II \| Tech \| Premium \| Sound \| BMW Apps, HUD, Net
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11-06-2011, 10:01 AM	#36
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	The app on the USB stick is obviously intended for noobs who have never created an account on the BMW website. Other than providing an introduction to that site it really has no value. Cute little accessory though, and I'll use it to move some MP3s to the HDD in the car. Semi-related question: Long ago, I saw the webpage where you could download updates for the car and use the USB port to upload them, but damned if I can find that page again. Anyone have the link? __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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11-06-2011, 12:33 PM	#37
JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I want a full tank of fuel, that will do me. __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather
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11-06-2011, 01:52 PM	#38
Radioactive Captain 43 Rep 764 Posts Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I'm calling customer service tomorrow! Like to have the usb drive just to record the profiles on the F25 and the E60 on a "bmw" logo drive.
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11-06-2011, 05:46 PM	#40
Harplayr Lieutenant 19 Rep 424 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 28i, F25 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Took delivery in May and got mine yesterday.
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11-06-2011, 05:51 PM	#41
Powerrunner Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 275 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i 2011 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naperville iTrader: (0)	Got mine a while ago, nothing special. Kind of a waist in my opinion.
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11-06-2011, 08:53 PM	#44
April1 Love All 170 Rep 740 Posts Drives: X3 28i 2011 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	No, I didn't get any gift so far from BMW.
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