rust inhibitor

maz · 04-02-2007, 01:07 PM

Just wondering if the rust inhibitor is necessary. The cost is 2449.00 dollars. Was I supposed to be asked or is that mandatory. Will only be driving 8months out of the year. No winter driving. Can I decline it? Is that put on by the dealer or comes from the factory? Looking at my lease copy and just noticed all the extra costs that wasn't fully explained to me. Need some help in understanding lease. Is it wise to put a large downpayment or what would be the minimum requirement.

DUH CAR · 04-02-2007, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by maz

Just wondering if the rust inhibitor is necessary. The cost is 2449.00 dollars. Was I supposed to be asked or is that mandatory. Will only be driving 8months out of the year. No winter driving. Can I decline it? Is that put on by the dealer or comes from the factory? Looking at my lease copy and just noticed all the extra costs that wasn't fully explained to me. Need some help in understanding lease. Is it wise to put a large downpayment or what would be the minimum requirement.

Just say no. Dealer trying to make extra profit. Nothing to do with BMW.

tirana · 04-02-2007, 01:59 PM

Ummm.... no it is not necessary and for $2450 it's a complete rip-off (lease or buy). Just take care of the car. There is a bodywork warranty. FWIW, I declined all of the dealer cosmetic extras as they all have a ridiculous mark-up. All are good to have but not at the prices charged.

maz · 04-02-2007, 06:53 PM

Dealer left me a message saying they do not offer the rust inhibitor, but on the lease agreement I see a charge (2449.00) You think its from the factory and am I stuck paying for it. Freight is already 1895.00 does that sound about right.
My status is (accept for production) can I still renegotiate or am I stuck with the costs.

yungz · 04-25-2007, 08:18 PM

rust inhibitor is sth that the detail shop spray in between your doors and prevent it from rusting. They usually spray the chemical into your door panels from the drain holes that are already there (no drilling)

It is sth within the range of a "Protection Package" from a dealership. The dealership dun realli make you buy them, but the Business Office does (the guy that you deal with for you purchase agreement). Guess what, I work in the business office

but the cost of these kinds of pro-packs.... not to mention it.. but of coz BMW is always more expensive.. If you realli wanna apply these kinds of protections, PM me...

john335i · 04-26-2007, 03:48 PM

I think BMW's warranty on rust is 12 years. Even my dealer said that getting this wasn't worth it.

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maz Private First Class 9 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i to 2011M3 to TBA Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: maple,ontario iTrader: (0)	rust inhibitor Just wondering if the rust inhibitor is necessary. The cost is 2449.00 dollars. Was I supposed to be asked or is that mandatory. Will only be driving 8months out of the year. No winter driving. Can I decline it? Is that put on by the dealer or comes from the factory? Looking at my lease copy and just noticed all the extra costs that wasn't fully explained to me. Need some help in understanding lease. Is it wise to put a large downpayment or what would be the minimum requirement.
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tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	Ummm.... no it is not necessary and for $2450 it's a complete rip-off (lease or buy). Just take care of the car. There is a bodywork warranty. FWIW, I declined all of the dealer cosmetic extras as they all have a ridiculous mark-up. All are good to have but not at the prices charged.
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maz Private First Class 9 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i to 2011M3 to TBA Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: maple,ontario iTrader: (0)	Dealer left me a message saying they do not offer the rust inhibitor, but on the lease agreement I see a charge (2449.00) You think its from the factory and am I stuck paying for it. Freight is already 1895.00 does that sound about right. My status is (accept for production) can I still renegotiate or am I stuck with the costs.
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04-25-2007, 08:18 PM	#5
yungz New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: e90 Hamann Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	rust inhibitor is sth that the detail shop spray in between your doors and prevent it from rusting. They usually spray the chemical into your door panels from the drain holes that are already there (no drilling) It is sth within the range of a "Protection Package" from a dealership. The dealership dun realli make you buy them, but the Business Office does (the guy that you deal with for you purchase agreement). Guess what, I work in the business office but the cost of these kinds of pro-packs.... not to mention it.. but of coz BMW is always more expensive.. If you realli wanna apply these kinds of protections, PM me...
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john335i Master of Everything I See 3 Rep 138 Posts Drives: Carbon Black 535xi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newmarket iTrader: (0)	I think BMW's warranty on rust is 12 years. Even my dealer said that getting this wasn't worth it.
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