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      03-29-2011, 07:40 PM   #1
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$500 Accessory Coupon- X3 Difference Event

To make a long story short my CA is a moron made me test drive an X3 saying I would get the certificate for $500 in accessories. Well I got it but its only for X3 accessories.

I don't know if its transferable or not but if anyone wants to give it a go, be my guest. I believe it might be tied to my name and dealership. Which is Hassel in Freeport. NY

But if anyone wants to try PM me and I will send you the code.
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      03-29-2011, 07:45 PM   #2
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I've already placed an order with dealership X in Chicago. The only date I could secure for the Difference Event is at dealership Y in Chicago. So, I'm going to drive the car this weekend. My car won't be delivered until late april, so I'm hoping I'll still get my $500. Does anyone know if you have to buy the car from the place you drove it? Surely not....
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      03-29-2011, 07:45 PM   #3
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You didn't buy an X3?? You only get the $500 if you buy an X3, so of course you can only use it on accessories for the X3. Even if you did buy an X3, it still would not be transferable. I just got my $500 certificate today.
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      03-29-2011, 07:48 PM   #4
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I've already placed an order with dealership X in Chicago. The only date I could secure for the Difference Event is at dealership Y in Chicago. So, I'm going to drive the car this weekend. My car won't be delivered until late april, so I'm hoping I'll still get my $500. Does anyone know if you have to buy the car from the place you drove it? Surely not....
I think you don't have the buy the X3 there. But you can only use the $500 at the dealership WHERE you bought the X3.
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      03-29-2011, 07:54 PM   #5
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You didn't buy an X3?? You only get the $500 if you buy an X3, so of course you can only use it on accessories for the X3. Even if you did buy an X3, it still would not be transferable. I just got my $500 certificate today.
Quick question, did you attend the event and then signed the papers or its vice versa. My dealer said my car will be ready to pick-up by 5th April, but my event is only on 4/12, I asked him if I will be eligible for 500 if I took delivery and then attend the event, he mentioned he is not sure and said he will check that for me, but I do not want to fully depend on his knowledge for the answer since we have seen many cases in this forum, where we are more knowledgable than the CA's in BMW.
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I think you don't have the buy the X3 there. But you can only use the $500 at the dealership WHERE you bought the X3.
That is correct.
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      03-29-2011, 08:09 PM   #7
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Quick question, did you attend the event and then signed the papers or its vice versa. My dealer said my car will be ready to pick-up by 5th April, but my event is only on 4/12, I asked him if I will be eligible for 500 if I took delivery and then attend the event, he mentioned he is not sure and said he will check that for me, but I do not want to fully depend on his knowledge for the answer since we have seen many cases in this forum, where we are more knowledgable than the CA's in BMW.
If you take delivery before the driving event you DO NOT qualify. My CA was very emphatic with this. You can do the driving event somewhere else though, you don't have to do it at the dealership where you buy the X3. Start contacting other dealerships as the events in the same region happen within a couple weeks, so chances are good you could find one happening before you take delivery.
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      03-29-2011, 08:42 PM   #8
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How do we cash in on the accessories coupon we have? Do we tell our CA or do we order through the parts dept directly and let them know we have this?
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      05-05-2011, 10:18 PM   #9
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I ordered a 2011 BMW X3 35i on March 11th - Attended thw BMW X3 Difference Event one week later March 18th. Made delivery of my X3 three weeks later on April 8th.

My question is am I eligible for the $500 Accessory Coupon?
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I ordered a 2011 BMW X3 35i on March 11th - Attended thw BMW X3 Difference Event one week later March 18th. Made delivery of my X3 three weeks later on April 8th.

My question is am I eligible for the $500 Accessory Coupon?
Yup.
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I ordered a 2011 BMW X3 35i on March 11th - Attended thw BMW X3 Difference Event one week later March 18th. Made delivery of my X3 three weeks later on April 8th.

My question is am I eligible for the $500 Accessory Coupon?
My scenario is almost exactly the same. Your dealer will probably act as if they don't know how to process the certificate, need to do some homework, etc., but rest assured....you'll be fine. I used my certificate yesterday.
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$500 Accessory Coupon - X3 Difference Event

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My scenario is almost exactly the same. Your dealer will probably act as if they don't know how to process the certificate, need to do some homework, etc., but rest assured....you'll be fine. I used my certificate yesterday.

You were right on. I did a little leg work of my own and contacted BMWUSA and got the contact person for the X3 Difference Event. She verified my attendance and supplied me with a Certificate Number which is all my CA needs to process the $500 Gift Card. The CA provides the VIN number of my qualified X3 purchase and completes the request to the BMWUSA X3 Difference Event Rep. A email will also be provided with the same information and instructions.

Thanks for you advice!

What did you choose with your certificate?
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You were right on. I did a little leg work of my own and contacted BMWUSA and got the contact person for the X3 Difference Event. She verified my attendance and supplied me with a Certificate Number which is all my CA needs to process the $500 Gift Card. The CA provides the VIN number of my qualified X3 purchase and completes the request to the BMWUSA X3 Difference Event Rep. A email will also be provided with the same information and instructions.

Thanks for you advice!

What did you choose with your certificate?
I got the roof cross bars for my rails, rubber mats, mud flaps, and license plate frames.
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      05-09-2011, 07:31 AM   #14
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      05-30-2011, 04:04 PM   #15
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Yup.
I'm wondering what happens if you ordered the car in January, attended the event in April, and picked up the car the same day. My CA said I'd get the 500 certificate...now she says she missed some of the "fine print." So, they are going to appeal to BMW. Technically, I attended the event prior to signing the car pick-up paperwork. Thoughts? Thanks!

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