[Feller]

Have a leased G80 M3 with an equal length midpipe on it. I live in the Bay Area and I typically go to BMW of mv and was wondering if they would care about the midpipe when getting oil change or regular maintenance? Would the tech or service advisor report me or is that only for when turning the car back in? Anyone in this area with a similar situation like me where do you go usually.

[myg80m3]

Wouldn’t risk it. Specially on a leased vehicle. You’re pretty much cutting up a car that belongs to the dealer. Unless you end up purchasing the vehicle at the end of the lease. They might make you pay for a complete oem exhaust system

[ItsConnor]

Probably varies by area but in contrast to the comment above, I have a leased M4 with a EL midpipe in FL. Brought in for scheduled oil change and they said nothing about it. Same video as always saying all looks well. I even mentioned I had it to the service advisor when dropping off and he didnt say anything.
Additionally even IF they told you that you can’t have it for XYZ, I find it extremely unlikely (not impossible) that they’d want an entirely new exhaust. You’d just have to put OEM back on w exhaust clamps the same way BMW would replace the midpipe if it was faulty

[Mautofied17]

All about the relationship with the dealer, but typically exhaust mods aren’t a big issue anyways. Intake is a different story.

Ask the service manager if you can buy the techs lunch one day and you’ll be golden.

[freshxdough]

its just a midpipe. nobody is going to bother doing anything.

[BzsBimmer]

I have a midpipe and just completed my 1 year service with no issues.
California dealer.

[myg80m3]

I wouldn’t take the risk. Not everyone will be k with moding a leased car.

[myg80m3]

A mid pipe is a big deal to the dealer if it is a lease. If it’s was just a bolt on then that wouldn’t be a issue. You’re cutting up the factory piping and when you return your lease with a clamp back on the factory car, if they do a inspection they will charge you to replace the entire exhaust system. This is not an opinion, just stating facts

[dport]

Why would anyone risk their job to try and 'help' some random customer? Folks pushing the idea that there are magical service advisors that ignore mods is bs. Common sense they are not going to go hunting and report people - but if anything you did gets in the way of service you will most definitely find out.

[chris3g]

Originally Posted by myg80m3

A mid pipe is a big deal to the dealer if it is a lease. If it’s was just a bolt on then that wouldn’t be a issue. You’re cutting up the factory piping and when you return your lease with a clamp back on the factory car, if they do a inspection they will charge you to replace the entire exhaust system. This is not an opinion, just stating facts

they definitely won't do that, because the single piece exhaust system is not available other than on a new car from the factory. Any exhaust system replacement comes in 2 parts and BMW's official documented repair procedures for the exhaust system is to perform the same cut and clamp as is done for an aftermarket midpipe. nobody is going to care if your car is returned with clamps.

[myg80m3]

Originally Posted by chris3g

they definitely won't do that, because the single piece exhaust system is not available other than on a new car from the factory. Any exhaust system replacement comes in 2 parts and BMW's official documented repair procedures for the exhaust system is to perform the same cut and clamp as is done for an aftermarket midpipe. nobody is going to care if your car is returned with clamps.

So it’s k to cute up a lease car ? It’s like renting a car and returning it modified. If they do a inspection they can say something about it. It’s a risk. No one here can guarantee that the dealer won’t do anything about it.

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by myg80m3

A mid pipe is a big deal to the dealer if it is a lease. If it’s was just a bolt on then that wouldn’t be a issue. You’re cutting up the factory piping and when you return your lease with a clamp back on the factory car, if they do a inspection they will charge you to replace the entire exhaust system. This is not an opinion, just stating facts

tech doesnt care if its leased or bought, not that they can actually know the difference or can find it out. Honestly, a midpipe isnt going to get you any issues. Youll have a couple techs maybe come take a look at it then get back to work. If you’re modded out the ass, then sure you might really get attention on your car. if you have a midpipe and anything else on the exhaust thats not cats, we could care less. It wouldnt affect anything regardless, so theres nothing to "void" in terms of warranty.

[Mautofied17]

If you bought new and didn’t pay cash, BMW Financial Services owns the note regardless of whether you leased or financed. And the service advisor certainly isn’t checking to see how the car was purchased.

I can assure you they do not care about a midpipe and probably expect it on a car like this. It’s why they sell M Performance adjustable height springs and exhaust.

Seriously, this is not a black and white issue. Have a good relationship with your service team and just ask the question if you have anxiety about it.

[Soylent]

Originally Posted by myg80m3

So it’s k to cute up a lease car ? It’s like renting a car and returning it modified. If they do a inspection they can say something about it. It’s a risk. No one here can guarantee that the dealer won’t do anything about it.

They cut it the same way if you order the M perf exhaust. I brought my leased G82 in for all services withe a PSI midpipe, MSS HAS, spacers. Returned it all to stock at trade-in. Left the ducktail on with the brand new stock spoiler in the trunk. They didn’t have an issue. Wrote off the over mileage and didn’t charge me the disposition fee.

[1209582]

nobody knows for sure