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      08-01-2020, 12:51 PM   #1
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As the title suggests, what is it and how important is it for things like warranty and resale?

I've seen other posts saying for an M car (i have the M40i X3) you should definitely take it as part of the service package but welcome your thoughts?
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As the title suggests, what is it and how important is it for things like warranty and resale?

I've seen other posts saying for an M car (i have the M40i X3) you should definitely take it as part of the service package but welcome your thoughts?
This car does not require a run in service.

The M40i is considered a normal vehicle. Other than taking it easy for the first 1200 miles, you don't need to perform an additional service or anything like a run in service.
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This car does not require a run in service.

The M40i is considered a normal vehicle. Other than taking it easy for the first 1200 miles, you don't need to perform an additional service or anything like a run in service.
thanks. Turns out in UK, BMW let some other company called EMAC manage the Service Plans and they set it up to include a Run In Service incorrectly.

I now need to call them, cancel the plan entirely, then re-take it out without the Run In Service (which they included on it).

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thanks. Turns out in UK, BMW let some other company called EMAC manage the Service Plans and they set it up to include a Run In Service incorrectly.

I now need to call them, cancel the plan entirely, then re-take it out without the Run In Service (which they included on it).

When you sign up online they also try to charge you M car rates. Can you please let us know how you get on with this as the normal X3 rate is £25 per month, but when you try to sign up online with an M40i it quotes £45 per month as per M cars.
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When you sign up online they also try to charge you M car rates. Can you please let us know how you get on with this as the normal X3 rate is £25 per month, but when you try to sign up online with an M40i it quotes £45 per month as per M cars.
Correct, so basically they set up the Plan including Running In Service. You need to Opt out of this and then it changes the price down to around the £30pm mark or so. the £45 price is inclusive of running in service which this forum and BMW themselves have told me is not required.
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Correct, so basically they set up the Plan including Running In Service. You need to Opt out of this and then it changes the price down to around the £30pm mark or so. the £45 price is inclusive of running in service which this forum and BMW themselves have told me is not required.
Ok cool, thank you.
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