BMW enhances customer satisfaction with their new driveshaft maintenance strategy

[Liteitup]

So, I have to go to the dealer every 12k? I don't have the warm fuzzies some of you do for dealers. That's a huge negative for me.

It's part of the recommended service schedule.
The service schedule is not mandatory.

I dunno, the internet leads me to believe I'll die in huge ball of fire if I don't have this done. 
Obviously not mandatory, not much in life is. I do try to follow the service schedule.

It is, for me, a PITA. Closest dealer is Ride Now, about 90 miles away. Thanks, no. I'm still waiting on parts they lost off my RS and for a return call for service on my XR. Not really, I no longer have either of those bikes. Or deal with Ride Now. Next closest is on the other side of Dallas, on I35. They handled a recall for me and it was actually a pleasant experience but I HATE riding in cities and traffic. This would be the dealer of choice if I have to.

I know, first world problems. Maybe I need to take another look at that Tuareg.