Is My Dealership Lieng!?
 

So my car came in. I got a brand new 2005 x5 4.8is. The car came in and I'm picking it up tomorrow. BUT one problem the advisor is trying to say they cant find an Aerodynamic kit for my 2005 4.8is. They say they dont make it or somethin crap like that.

Why are they tryin to pull this? Help me out guys? Anythng I can do to prove them wrong cuz I know as the rest of you know there is an aerodynamic kit and it fits a facelict 4.8is DUH?

What is going on?

See this for an example of a 2005 4.8 with the aero kit.

http://www.xoutpost.com/images/articles/14/aero2.jpg

I Know what it looks like and Ive seen it on the new ones. I just dont get why he is trying to say they dont come like that or somethin

It's quite simple: they don't know what the hell they are talking about. That's it. There's no mystery to it.

If you want to prove them wrong, print out the pages from the link I gave you and take it in and show them. That's simple too.

Show them the pics from the 2005 BMW Accessories Catalog.

I think you can learn alot from a site like this and doing your independent research. When I purchased my car last year, the salesperson had no idea what she was talking about. I knew the car much more than she did. I also asked them about the aerodynamic kit, and they had no clue.

It's an aftermarket product. If you go talk to the parts department or their body shop, they will know more about it than the salesperson.

:iagree: Ask them for a bmw X5 accessories catalogue and show the kit to them!!

AutoXer, isn`t it sad when you go to a stealership, and you know more about the product they are selling than the stealers do? This has happened each and everytime I have ordered one (x 5). Now what will happen when the new expanded BMW range hits the stealership floors......................................um, yes, well, I think......aka "stealertalk!" .....this is what we shall be hearing.

Cheers,

They are bound to have a PC there that can hit bmwusa.com? Go throught building a new 4 8 and under accessories show them where the Aero Kit is.

------------from bmwusa.com------------
The striking Aerodynamic Kit enhances the X5’s appearance.
The complete kit consists of a Front Spoiler, Rear Apron and Fender Flares.
Aerodynamic components require installation and painting.
Shown with door accents.

MSRP: $2,492*

*To order Original BMW Accessories, contact your local BMW center. All prices are suggested retail prices and are subject to change. Actual prices may vary and depend upon BMW center. Price excludes taxes. Check with your authorized BMW center for complete information, availability and installation costs.

I remember you asking about the aero kit when you were placing the order. I think you have 2 options: 1) refuse taking the X and have the dealer order a new one with the aero pkg, or 2) have the dealer get the aero pkg and have them put it on.

Personally, I'd go with option #1. However, if they push you towards option #2, then you need to find out who does the work. Like a lot of dealers, they sub-contract/refer painting and body work to another local company. If this is the case, make your stealer give you an aero pkg, find out from your dealer who they use and go directly to them to get a better price for painting/install. Hopefully it'll be just one place that does both and not 2 separate places like my dealer uses.