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Sep
07
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Loss of Tire Pressure?
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This is common among vehicles with aluminum wheels after a sudden drop of air temperature. Most BMW's on the road today have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPM) and warn drivers of pressure loss. When the temperature drops suddenly, the wheel may contract enough to let tire pressure escape and will alert the monitoring system. If you live in the Cleveland area, tonight the ambient air temperature is predicted to fall approximately 30 degrees and may trigger your vehicle's TPM alert. If this occurs please contact our service department by phone (440-585-9990) or by our Classic BMW iPhone app and we can advise you of your next move. If you have run-flat tires and would prefer to drive to our location, we can help you as well.
The pictures above and below show the TPM alert on our BMWs (depending on model).
Sep
04
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Classic BMW Announces 0% APR!
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Only Classic BMW offers 0% APR on all in-stock 2010 BMW's. We apply this special rate up to 24 months with approved credit while supplies last or until Sept. 30th.
Click HERE for our eligible vehicles.
Please contact us for more info!
Aug
29
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VIDEO: Sneak Peek of the 1 Series M Coupe
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No official pictures have been released yet but BMW leaked a teaser video recently. It is believed the 1 M Coupe will have an engine based on the N55 Single Turbo engine producing nearly 350hp!
We believe the 1 M Coupe will be arrive in showrooms in the Fall of 2011. When we get more details, we'll be sure to get them to you. Contact us if you would like to be put on a mailing list for updates.
Click here to view the video!
Jul
21
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The 3 & 5 are ranked 1st
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This prestigious award is given to models with high sales, high customer satisfaction rates, and little or no need for cash incentives. The BMW 3 Series was ranked highest in the Entry Premium Car segment, and the BMW 5 Series was ranked highest in the Midsize Premium Car segment. The BMW 1 Series was first runner-up in the Entry Premium Car segment behind the 3 Series Sedan.
Additionally, the BMW nameplate was ranked very high among automakers. The stated industry average nameplate ranking by J.D. Power & Associates was 778 out of 1000 points, while BMW came in at 846 points, a score which places BMW above its primary competitors and third among all automakers in the study.
The APEAL Study examines how gratifying a new vehicle is to own and drive, based on owner evaluations of more than 80 vehicle attributes. The 2010 APEAL Study is based on responses gathered between February and May 2010 from more than 76,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2010 model-year cars and trucks who were surveyed after the first 90 days of ownership.
Jun
30
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BMW will read your e-mails to you
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BMW ConnectedDrive enables innovative incorporation of BlackBerry smartphones via Bluetooth - an internationally unique function available for all BMW models from autumn 2010.
As part of the ongoing expansion of office functions in BMW ConnectedDrive, BMW is now the first automobile manufacturer in the world to enable e-mail messages to be received inside the vehicle enabled by a Bluetooth connection. From autumn 2010, owners of a BlackBerry® smartphone made by the mobile phone manufacturer RIM (Research In Motion) will be able to access the phone's e-mail function via the operating system iDrive. A new Bluetooth interface to integrate the BlackBerry device into the vehicle enables e-mails to be received, displayed on the Control Display and even read out by means of an optional voice output function. With this innovative technology, the premium automobile manufacturer continues to extend its leading role in the integration of entertainment, communication and online functions in vehicles.
The new facilities for e-mail access tie in directly from the BMW ConnectedDrive office functions presented at the beginning of the year. Likewise unique worldwide, these allow not just call and contact lists but also calendar entries, text messages, tasks and memos to be transferred from compatible smartphones to the vehicle via Bluetooth interface. The relevant entries can be selected using the Controller of the iDrive operating system and shown on the Control Display. Even the picture file saved with a contact address on a mobile phone can be shown on the vehicle monitor. In addition, BMW ConnectedDrive also allows the music player functions of smartphones to be conveniently operated using the iDrive system. Incoming e-mail in the vehicle represents yet another milestone in the integration of modern smartphones. The new BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G is the first smartphone from the BlackBerry smartphone portfolio that supports this functionality.
Like the functions previously introduced, e-mail access via Bluetooth also helps make the use of communication and entertainment options of modern smartphones in the vehicle convenient and safe. The operating system iDrive provides unique facilities for the simple, safe and intuitive control of all functions while causing minimum distraction from the road. For the first time, incoming and saved e-mails from the Bluetooth-integrated smartphone can now be retrieved and shown on the Control Display in just a few standardized operating stages. Relief of the driver is further enhanced with the optional voice output function. It can be activated at a single press of a button, the text of the e-mail is then read out loud.
The new e-mail function is available for all BMW models fitted with the navigation system Professional including mobile phone preparation. It will be offered in Europe and North America from autumn 2010.
BMW ConnectedDrive enables innovative incorporation of BlackBerry smartphones via Bluetooth - an internationally unique function available for all BMW models from autumn 2010.
As part of the ongoing expansion of office functions in BMW ConnectedDrive, BMW is now the first automobile manufacturer in the world to enable e-mail messages to be received inside the vehicle enabled by a Bluetooth connection. From autumn 2010, owners of a BlackBerry® smartphone made by the mobile phone manufacturer RIM (Research In Motion) will be able to access the phone's e-mail function via the operating system iDrive. A new Bluetooth interface to integrate the BlackBerry device into the vehicle enables e-mails to be received, displayed on the Control Display and even read out by means of an optional voice output function. With this innovative technology, the premium automobile manufacturer continues to extend its leading role in the integration of entertainment, communication and online functions in vehicles.
The new facilities for e-mail access tie in directly from the BMW ConnectedDrive office functions presented at the beginning of the year. Likewise unique worldwide, these allow not just call and contact lists but also calendar entries, text messages, tasks and memos to be transferred from compatible smartphones to the vehicle via Bluetooth interface. The relevant entries can be selected using the Controller of the iDrive operating system and shown on the Control Display. Even the picture file saved with a contact address on a mobile phone can be shown on the vehicle monitor. In addition, BMW ConnectedDrive also allows the music player functions of smartphones to be conveniently operated using the iDrive system. Incoming e-mail in the vehicle represents yet another milestone in the integration of modern smartphones. The new BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G is the first smartphone from the BlackBerry smartphone portfolio that supports this functionality.
Like the functions previously introduced, e-mail access via Bluetooth also helps make the use of communication and entertainment options of modern smartphones in the vehicle convenient and safe. The operating system iDrive provides unique facilities for the simple, safe and intuitive control of all functions while causing minimum distraction from the road. For the first time, incoming and saved e-mails from the Bluetooth-integrated smartphone can now be retrieved and shown on the Control Display in just a few standardized operating stages. Relief of the driver is further enhanced with the optional voice output function. It can be activated at a single press of a button, the text of the e-mail is then read out loud.
The new e-mail function is available for all BMW models fitted with the navigation system Professional including mobile phone preparation. It will be offered in Europe and North America from autumn 2010.
May
05
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Classic BMW Makes Guest Appearance on Roundel Table
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Tagged in: X6 , Wikipedia , Ty Whiting , Time Vincent , Roundel Table , Podcast , MP3 Player , Manny Antunes , JMK BMW , iTunes , iPod , iPhone , Classic BMW , Christiaan Conover , BMW , 5 GT
Two weeks ago Christiaan Conover and Tim Vincent began recording a BMW only podcast similar to Leo Laporte's This Week in Google & Macbreak Weekly shows found on the internet. Conover (a blogger & car nut with a passion for all things BMW) and Vincent (owner and founder of Vincent Motor Sports, one of the fastest growing aftermarket car/truck/motorcycle parts dealers in the country) are the hosts of the show. Using a "play-on-words" they named their podcast after the term "round table" but inserted the Roundel (BMW's logo).
The first podcast discussed BMW’s new “Expression of Joy” ad campaign, the 5 Series Gran Turismo, and the upcoming (rumored) 1M.
Last week they talked about the new Gran Coupe Concept, the 5 GT “Art Car”, BMW the most sustainable automotive company, and the Mini-E/MegaCity.
This week they asked Manny Antunes a Senior BMW Client Advisor at JMK BMW in Springfield, NJ and Ty Whiting, Classic BMW's business manager and social media manger to be on their panel. We discussed the X6 ActiveHybrid, BMW’s new lineup of performance-minded cars, and some fun/interesting facts about BMW and their products you may not have known.
Click here for download info from Roundel Table's website.
Click here for the iTunes link.
For those of you who don't know what a "podcast" is, Wikipedia describes it as:
A podcast (or netcast) is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication.
Ok, so what does that mean? It's similar to listening to a radio talk show but instead of tuning it on your car stereo, these pre-recorded files are either played on your computer or MP3 player. Often listeners will go to the iTunes Store, download the file, and listen to it on their iPod. These same files can be accessed from the originator's website and downloaded from there.
Many listeners "subscribe" to their favorite podcasts so whenever a new one is released, they're notified so they can download the updated file. Many podcasts are update weekly and, if you have iTunes, the new file pops up in your PODCASTS library automatically. When you sync your MP3 player (or iPod/iPhone) the new show is ready to be listened to.
Podcasts are very convenient because using the MP3 player connected through your vehicle makes your commute feel a lot shorter. When you reach your destination you then stop the podcast. The next time you drive (as opposed to a radio show) you pick up where you left off!
Most BMW's have an auxiliary jack where a MP3 player can be connected to play through your car's audio system. If you have the BMW iPod/USB Adapter installed from the factory (or an iPod only adapter installed at our dealership) you can also control the iPod using the vehicles audio controls. Contact us if you would like more info to have an iPod adapter installed on your BMW.
Apr
09
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BMW Roadside Assistance for Smartphones
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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 8, 2010 – BMW of North America, LLC today introduced a personalized smartphone application for its Roadside Assistance service in the United States. BMW Roadside Assistance is included as part of BMW Ultimate Service® with every new and Certified Pre-Owned BMW model, and is also available as a per-year subscription for older models. The free smartphone application, developed in partnership with Allstate Roadside Services, may be personalized by BMW owners and includes new functionality to enhance the overall BMW ownership experience. Unique to the sport-luxury marketplace, the new application is compatible with iPhone, BlackBerry®, and Android™ operating systems.
Key features of the new application include:
- Compatibility with any registered BMW model in the United States (models from 1975 onward).
- Expedited handling of BMW Roadside Assistance requests.
- Automatic sharing of GPS location and vehicle details (color, model, etc.) between the BMW Roadside Assistance call center and the vehicle owner.
- Direct telephone access to BMW contact information, including authorized BMW Centers, BMW Customer Relations, BMW Assist concierge/emergency services, and of course BMW Roadside Assistance.
“BMW Roadside Assistance has always been a leader in premium roadside services for the North American customer,” stated Dan Creed, Vice President, Aftersales, BMW of North America. “The new, free smartphone application will find appeal not only with our core enthusiast customer but will also prove a valuable tool for any BMW driver requiring the services of BMW Roadside Assistance.”
After downloading the application, BMW owners will access a number of custom settings so that their BMW vehicle(s) are properly managed in the application. Currently, up to four BMW vehicles may be imported to a single installation of the application. Each vehicle may be nicknamed, a unique photo may be associated to each vehicle, and the Vehicle Identification Number and color of each are also stored by the application.
The new application is available at http://www.roadsidemobile.com/bmw
If you prefer, you can install our Classic BMW iPhone app to contact us easily for assistance as well!
Apr
02
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BMW Offers Incentive to Current Audi Owners
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Special low financing rates as low as 1.9% and lease incentives will be offered to returning BMW owners as well as current Audi owners wishing to join the BMW family. This program is offered from April 1st to the 30th. The current BMW or Audi does NOT need to be traded-in but proof of ownership like a current registration or insurance card needs to be provided.
Please contact Classic BMW for details!
Toll free: 888-439-8833 / DriveClassicBMW.com
Mar
31
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Tune in for BMW's Netcast from NY Autoshow
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Tagged in: X5 , press conference , NY Autoshow , Classic BMW , broadcast , BMW , autoshow , 550i , 535i , 335is
Live Webcast of BMW News Conference from the New York International Auto Show.
29.03.2010 Press Release
BMW invites you to view its New York Auto Show News Conference live via the web on Wednesday, March 31st at 3:05 p.m. EDT.
Join Jim O’Donnell, President of BMW North America, LLC and Jack Pitney, Vice President of BMW Marketing and Product Strategy as they deliver the News Conference live from the Javits Center. They will share an overview of the business, including BMW’s renewed focus on its core models.
This will be the North American premiere of the new BMW 5 Series, 335is Coupe and Convertible and the newly updated BMW X5.
