I've got $500 free to spend at the dealer - what should I do?

[Z06Luke]

Hey everybody, on Saturday I picked up a 2010 35D that has only 56k miles on it. This is the replacement for my TDI VW that will be bought back within the next week or two. My X5 has decently new tires on it, and everything is in good working order... it really doesn't need much of anything.

A year ago, as part of VW's apology package I received a $500 dealer gift card that I still have not used, and it expires at the end of November. Granted they are not a BMW dealer, but they technically will do work on anything that I drop off, VW or not. So this is what it comes down to. I have a use-it-or-lose-it $500, and I need to find something for them to do. I was thinking about maybe seeing if they could order me a new high beam assistant rear view mirror, since that is one option that I do not have, but I am not set on that idea.

Does anybody have any recommendations? Things to have them check? Etc?

[the_ulf]

they'd probably prefer you to spend it on an in-house service. have it properly detailed inside out, top to bottom with a toothbrush

...and don't forget to make them clear the rainwater drains as well as all the window runners while they're at it!

or get money off a set of winter wheels.

[Ozer]

Or, at 56k miles granted sort of early but.. get your transmission fluid drained and filled, no filter. Then if any money left get detailing or get a hitch put on if you dont have any. Not sure what the dealer charges for all that work.