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Life happens. From unpleasant road and weather conditions to children and pets, everyday life can be unpredictable, especially when trying to maintain the appearance and performance of your vehicle. Elite Bundle Protection Elite Bundle Protection includes coverage for the interior and exterior of your vehicle. With terms available for new, pre-owned, and lease vehicles from 1-7 years, you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle. All Packages Include: Emergency Roadside Assistance Trip Interruption Rental Car Reimbursement COVI (Connected Owner Vehicle Intelligence) Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown to learn more about Elite Bundle Protection. Contact our Finance Department or visit our Service Center with any questions or concerns you may have. Schedule a service with us online and be sure to also check out our service and parts specials. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Pre-Paid Maintenance Program Pre-paid maintenance plans are designed to keep your vehicle in compliance with the factory warranty and operating at peak performance throughout the lifetime of ownership. Customized intervals and a variety of coverage options give you the freedom to choose the right plan that matches your driving habits and the factory’s recommendations for your vehicle. Maintain Performance & Drive with Confidence This program gives you: Security of knowing that all maintenance is performed by factory authorized repair facilities and technicians Confidence that your vehicle has been maintained properly Complete service history of all your covered maintenance services performed under this program Potential increase of future resale value of your vehicle Term Options The term you select determines how often and for how long you are eligible for benefit coverage. The factory wrap term is for coverage after the factory maintenance program expires (factory program is included with purchase of vehicle). Emergency Roadside Assistance All Pre-Paid Maintenance Programs include 24/7 nationwide, Sign & Drive emergency roadside assistance (max $150 per occurrence, limit 3 incidents per 12 month period) that will assist you with the following: Towing Jumpstart Flat-tire Fluid delivery Lockout assistance Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown to learn more about Pre-Paid Maintenance Program. Contact our Finance Department or visit our Service Center with any questions or concerns you may have. Schedule a service with us online and be sure to also check out our service and parts specials. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Most likely, you have a lot invested in what connects you to the road and we understand the importance of keeping your vehicle looking as good as the day you bought it. Not only will the Revolution Wheel keep your vehicle looking its best, it also protects your valuable investment for years to come. Revolution Wheel Coverage Revolution Wheel offers your alloy wheels a professional repair process that eliminates the appearance of cosmetic abrasions, damage caused by brake dust and loss of clear coat (resulting from acid rain or road salts). There is no longer any reason to incur the high cost of replacing wheels with minor damage. In the event the finish of your wheel/s becomes pitted or the surface suffers abrasions then your wheel/s will be refinished. Our nationwide network of Axiom Authorized Technicians will utilize the most current and advanced methods in the industry to perform necessary repairs, making your wheels look new again. Our wheel repair technicians provide: Expert refinishing and restoring Finest materials and paints Fast turn-around Additional Benefits Rental Car Benefit In the event your vehicle is undergoing repairs covered by Revolution Wheel for more than 8 hours, you are eligible for reimbursement of rental vehicle expenses. We will cover up to $50 a day for 4 days. Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown to learn more about Revolution Wheel. Contact our Finance Department or visit our Service Center with any questions or concerns you may have. Schedule a service with us online and be sure to also check out our service and parts specials. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

There is no denying, modern keys are expensive. Due to the complex technology and component programming that now exists in most keys, replacing your key and remote can cost hundreds, and in some cases thousands of dollars. The best defense against losing your keys is a good offense. Prepare now, rather than stress out and spend the money in what might be an emergency situation. Key Fob Program Whether your key or key fob are lost, stolen, or simply quit working, The Key Fob Program will pay for a replacement key or remote p to $1000 per incident. Luxury vehicles benefit up to $1,500 per incident (if applicable). If your key or fob is locked inside your car, lockout assistance will be provided so that you can get back on the road as quickly as possible. The Key Fob Program has flexible terms so you can choose the plan that is right for you with protection options up to 7 years. Emergency Roadside Assistance Every Key Fob Program includes a nationwide, Sign & Drive emergency roadside assistance benefit (max $150 per occurrence, limit 3 incidents per 12 month period) that will help you in the event you need the following: -Towing -Jumpstart -Flat-tire -Fluid delivery -Lockout assistance Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown to learn more about the Key Fob Program. Contact our Finance Department or visit our Service Center with any questions or concerns you may have. Schedule a service with us online and be sure to also check out our service and parts specials. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Life happens. From unpleasant road and weather conditions to children and pets, everyday life can be unpredictable and messy especially when trying to maintain the appearance of your vehicle. Paint and Fabric Protection Program A Paint and Fabric Protection Program offers superior protection for the inside and outside of your vehicle. Take preventative measures to help maintain the “new” look of your vehicle for many years to come. Additional Benefits Rental Car Benefit In the event your vehicle is undergoing repairs covered by The Paint and Fabric Protection program, you are eligible for reimbursement of rental vehicle expenses incurred up to fifty dollars ($50) per day, maximum 7 days for exterior repairs and 5 days for interior repairs. Interior Rip/Puncture Protection We guarantee the treated fabric/leather/vinyl of your vehicle will remain free of weather-induced or ultraviolet-induced weakening of the fabric/leather/vinyl surfaces resulting in fading, cracking, loose stitching, rips or tears less than 3 inches, or punctures less than 1 inch in diameter, and if not, then the damaged area will be repaired free of charge and the surface retreated. Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown to learn more about the Paint and Fabric Protection Program. Contact our Finance Department or visit our Service Center with any questions or concerns you may have. Schedule a service with us online and be sure to also check out our service and parts specials. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Dents and dings can accumulate on your vehicle throughout your ownership. These damages can affect the appearance of your vehicle, ultimately lowering the overall value and presentation of your investment. Paint-Less Dent Repair Program (PDR) Having a Paint-Less Dent Repair Program (PDR) can keep your vehicle looking its best throughout the ownership life cycle. Coverage The Paint-Less Dent Repair Program is a metal body repair process that enhances the appearance/removes small dents and dings without damaging the painted surface. Our trained professionals will take care of dents that are up to 4 inches on horizontal or vertical panels. If your vehicle is damaged by hail, we will reimburse you up to $250 to help cover your insurance deductible. How It Works If a dent or ding occurs on your horizontal or vertical panels, first contact your selling dealer to arrange an appointment for repair. The dealer will arrange a professional PDR technician to take care of your vehicle and get your vehicle looking its best as soon as possible. Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown to learn more about the Paint-Less Dent Repair Program. Contact our Finance Department or visit our Service Center with any questions or concerns you may have. Schedule a service with us online and be sure to also check out our service and parts specials. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

BMW Blog shares with us that the E92 BMW M3 V8 is one of the decade's best engines, according to Jalopnik. The E92 BMW M3 is the only M3 to ever be equipped with a V8 engine. This is the last “pure” M3 due to its lack of turbochargers, all-wheel drive and electric power steering. The V8 engine is equipped with a 4.0 liter engine that revs more than 8,200 rpm. Jalopnik list rates the E92 M3’s engine as one of the best engines from the last decade. Technically, the V8 from the E92 BMW M3 isn’t from the last decade, it is from the decade prior. Debuted in 2007, however, it ranked as one of the best engines sold between 201o-2019. Although the BMW M3 placed 11 out of 17, keep in mind it was competing against sensational engines such as Lamborghinis 5.2 liter free-breathing V10 and Lexus LFA’s naturally aspirated V10. The fact that the S65 V8 from the E92 BMW M3 was ranked amongst competitors like those above shows the engines power is truly incredible. Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown and test-drive vehicles like the 2020 BMW M340i or the 2020 BMW M2. Be sure to also check out our service and parts specials and see how you can save on your next visit! Schedule a service online or contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Your tires give you the ability to grip the road, make safe turns, and stop in a safe amount of time. Your safety depends a whole lot on the condition of your tires and it is crucial to make sure your tires are prepared to handle the weather this upcoming winter season. Difference Between All-Season and Winter Tires All-season tires are designed for a smooth ride in most conditions. Many do great on bare pavement all year-round and can handle rain and even offer some traction in light snow. However, all-season tires can not handle deep snow, ice, and cold weather. Winter tires are specifically designed to handle cold temperatures, ice, and snow. Winter tires feature flexible tread rubber compounds that grip the road better during cold weather, deeper tread depths and unique tread patterns that provide better traction in the snow, and an increased number of biting edges that provide traction on ice. Visit Bridgestone Tire for more information on winter and all-season tires. When To Switch To Winter Tires? It is recommended to change to winter tires once temperatures consistently drop below 45°F. It is important to take into consideration what time of day you are driving. For example, temperatures will be colder if you drive to work or school early morning or late at night. Tips For Maintaining Your Tires There are a few ways you can maintain your tires. We suggest keeping your tire pressure at the recommended level which can be found in your vehicle's owner manual. Be aware that cooler temperatures will change your tire pressure. Low tire pressure can cause your tires to lose their grip on damp, rainy surfaces. Another helpful tip we recommend is checking your tire's tread wear. When your tire treads are worn, your vehicle is not able to handle weather conditions like rain and snow. Worn tire treads make it difficult for your vehicle to grip the road. Regardless of tread wear, many vehicle manufacturers recommend the average driver to replace their tires after 6-10 years. However, you should check the manufacturer’s recommendations on your specific tires. Although there are many ways to check your tires at home, we highly recommend seeing a professional. Head to our blog for more tire tips. Here at Competition BMW of Smithtown we offer many vehicle services including tire inspections. With a Tire Center located in our dealership, we can help you find the best tires for your BMW model. Stocked with all major brands including Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Pirelli and much more, our highly trained technicians will assist you in finding what you are looking for. The best way to prepare your BMW vehicle for the harsh snowy winter is to utilize our Competition BMW Service Center that is right here in Smithtown, NY! Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take advantage of our service specials and parts specials! Be sure to also check out our BMW lease specials and test-drive the 2021 BMW 4 Series or the 2021 BMW X3 xDrive! We look forward to seeing you at our Competition BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Rd, St James, NY!

To simply sum it up, the BMW M2 Competition Coupe is the fun and playful car that you are looking for. Powerful and spacious with great handling and performance all at a reasonable price. BMW Blog shares with us 5 Reasons Why We Love The BMW M2 Competition. Excellent M-Engineered Six-Cylinder Turbo Engine The BMW M2 Competition is praised for its explosive performance and has one of the best applications of the S 55 engine yet. Comes with a Six-Speed Manual The BMW M2 Competition offers a stick-shift that makes the car more engaging for drivers. The DSC Software Configuration M engineers had the opportunities to improve the three characteristic curves of the electromechanical power steering, the Active M differential and the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control). With the limited slip differential, the M2 Competition gives off a much smoother driving experience compared to other models. Great Value for the Price Although the M2 Competition isn’t as cheap as it once was, it is extremely well priced due to its great features and performance compared to other competitors. More Fun to Drive BMW Blog shares with us that the BMW M2 Competition is a more playful car to drive. With great steering & handling, the BMW M2 Competition makes for a more enjoyable & powerful ride. Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown today and test-drive one of these beauties!! Test-drive new vehicles like the 2020 BMW M2 Competition Coupe in Sunset Orange Metallic or the 2020 BMW M2 Competition Coupe in Long Beach Blue Metallic. Schedule a service online or contact us with any other questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

BMW and Alfa Romeo both offer highly competent, entry-level compact sports sedans. Car and Driver Magazine shares with us their comparison of both the 2019 BMW 3-Series and Alfa Romeo Giulia to decide which car comes closest to delivering driving nirvana while satisfying the practical requirements of daily life. Engine Comparison The seventh-generation 3-series was introduced for 2019. The 330i is equipped with a standard engine that is a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four mated to ZF’s eight-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. With All-wheel drive available as an option, Car and Driver’s example did without it. The BMW they test drove was $59,920 and was packed with a stout $18,675 in options, some of which are mandatory when you order the $2450 Track Handling package. This also requires getting the $700 adaptive dampers and the $5000 M Sport package, which adds a number of features. However, the most important for performance is the 19-inch set of wheels wrapped with summer tires. The four-cylinder Giulia TI Sport was chosen to go against the 330i due to extremely similar characteristics and designs. Just like the 330i, the Alfa Romeo is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that produces 280 horsepower. The Giulia TI Sport asserts its power through its ZF-supplied eight-speed automatic which is transferred to the rear wheels. The Giulia TI Sport Car and Driver used for this comparison was priced at $52,240, with its most important feature being the TI Sport Performance package, which adds adaptive dampers, a limited-slip differential, and 19-inch summer tires. On The Road The Giulia TI Sport drives with a feathery lightness with ultraquick steering when it comes to lane changes and turns. The model hit 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, which is a half-second quicker than the 330i. Its engine growls quietly and pulls strongly down low. In normal driving, the Giulia is responsive and seems to be an effortless highway cruiser. Car and Driver shares that “where the Alfa is friendly and frisky, the BMW is cold, hard, and focused on the job of going fast.” However, steering for the 330i isn’t as quick as the Alfa’s, but it is every bit as precise. The 330i’s brakes are strong and easy to use, while also maintaining great grip. It is easily refined enough for use as a daily commuter. Its powertrain is extremely smooth and quiet. Interior The Giulia TI Sport offers 13 cubic feet of trunk space compared to the 330i which offers 17 cubic feet of cargo room. Both cars offer more room with fold-down rear seatbacks. However, the 330i’s cabin is a class above the Alfa’s. Everything you see or touch is richer and more expensive feeling, making it the more practical, better-outfitted sedan. Conclusion The Giulia TI Sport is friendly, engaging, and accessible in a fun-spirited kind of way. However, the BMW is a “steely-eyed athlete, hungry to devour a piece of road.” The BMW was designed with more room, superior comfort, nicer furnishings, and more cargo space. “In this comparison, the BMW 330i, to paraphrase David E., does the better job of successfully bridging the gap between the diametrically opposed automotive requirements of fun and practicality—between wanting a sports car and needing a sedan. The BMW 330i is the better answer to the enthusiast's dilemma.” Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown and test-drive the 2019 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan yourself! Explore other great new vehicles like the 2020 BMW 750i xDrive or the 2020 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe. Be sure to also check out our pre-owned vehicles! Schedule a service online, contact us, or visit us at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

Last year, BMW won its 44 th Wards 10 Best Engines trophy for its updated B58 3.0L turbocharged inline 6-cylinder in the new X5. BMW’s gasoline turbo-6s, including the B58’s predecessor, had won nine 10 Best trophies since 2007. Wards Auto shares with us Yet Another Spectacular 6-Cyl. Turbo from BMW. This year, BMW won their 10 th 10 Best Engines trophy with their high-output version of the B58. This year, the engine added 47 horsepower and 39 lb ft of torque in the M340i sedan. With almost perfect scores in both horsepower and torque categories, the B58 engine wins a 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems trophy with its 382 horsepower and 369 lb ft of torque. Fuel efficiency and an eagerness to run hard are a few upgrades specific to this version of the B58 engine in the M340i: 25% reduction in turbo impeller mass for quicker response. New twin-scroll turbocharger integrated into steel exhaust manifold for faster response and more power. Previously, exhaust manifold and turbo were two separate items. Lower compression ratio to offset greater turbo boost. New high-precision direct injection operating at 350 bar of pressure (5,076 psi), up from 200 bar (2,900 psi) in previous 340i sedan. New dual-branch exhaust system. New eighth-generation DME 8.6T.1 engine management. Split cooling circuits – low temp for air-to-liquid intercooler and high temp for engine cooling. One-piece timing chain reduces friction compared to previous two-piece timing chain. The redesigned engine has improved cooling and reduction in component weight, internal friction and emissions. Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown and test-drive the M340i Sedan and see for yourself! Explore other new-vehicles like the 2020 430i or the 2020 840i xDrive. Schedule a service online and be sure to take a look at our service specials and parts specials. Visit our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

BMW’s X1 has been around since 2009, but its second generation dropped in 2016 and has had a few updates for 2020, including a newer appearance and an updated interior. This year, the all-new 2019 Audi Q3 finally replaced the first-generation model which was introduced in 2011. CarandDriver Magazine compared the two to see Which Is the More Compelling Compact SUV. CarandDriver shared with us that “The Audi feels great until you drive the BMW.” Here’s why: Power Both SUV’s feature all-aluminum double-overhead-cam four-cylinder with 2.0 liters of displacement and a turbocharger. Both engines produce the same 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque and are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission with Sport and manual modes. However, the BMW’s 2.0-liter engine is the sportier of the two. It revs higher—all the way up to 7000 rpm—and it sounds better than the Audi’s engine. CarandDriver prefer the X1’s eight-speed automatic engine because it is more responsive and changes gears more quickly with more precision. On the Track Audi’s new 2019 Q3 is now about an inch longer and wider and about 200 pounds heavier than the BMW.  On the track, the lighter BMW hits 60 mph in 5.7 seconds which is 1.5 seconds quicker than the Audi. The BMW flies through a quarter mile in 14.4 seconds at 96 mph compared to Audi at 15.6 seconds at 91 mph. Gas Mileage The BMW gets considerably better gas mileage, with EPA ratings of 23 mpg city and 31 mph highway versus Audi’s 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. Space The Audi has an overall larger interior space; with more elbow room up front and a much larger rear seat. The BMW’s interior space falls short with its legroom in the back seats. However, the BMW offers more cargo space, with 27.1 cubic feet versus the Audi’s 23.7. The BMW has lots of extra storage under the trunk floor because it is fitted with run-flat tires, so there isn’t a spare tire aboard as there is in the Q3. Interior Design The BMW’s interior feels more premium than the Audi’s. The BMW was designed with higher quality controls and has less hard plastic. Like stated before, CarandDriver came to the conclusion that “The Audi feels great until you drive the BMW.” Its powertrain and chassis are much better compared to the Audi’s. Although it lacks in space compared to the Audi’s, it is constructed with higher quality and better materials. It is more fuel efficient, and has greater cargo volume. Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown and explore the 2020 BMW X1 in person! Explore new vehicles like the 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i or some of our pre-owned vehicles like the 2016 X6 xDrive50i. Contact us or schedule an appointment online today! We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!