Whether you’re a first-time BMW owner or have driven BMWs for years, whenever you notice one of the symbols on your dashboard light up, you have likely experienced concern. Instantly, you may wonder what this symbol means, frantically searching for your owner’s manual to get a better understanding. Understanding what each symbol means ahead of time is important to your peace of mind, and can help you easily diagnose issues as soon as they happen. 

Buying VS. Leasing Your Next BMW

 

When the time comes for a new vehicle there are two routes to consider: buying or leasing. There are many pros and cons to consider for each option, all of which will be dependent on your personal preferences and financial situation. If you’re trying to decide whether you should purchase or lease the new BMW you’ve had your eyes on, let the experienced team at Serra BMW Champaign show you the benefits of both options.

 

 

Designed meticulously from the inside out, the BMW iX was engineered to be the epitome of luxury, refinement, and user-friendliness. Most importantly, the iX introduces what will be a new generation of all-electric cars and SUVs for BMW. Set to be launched in 2022, the new iX already promises to provide all of the luxury comforts one could hope for, and so much more. Let’s take a look at some of the attributes of the BMW iX that has caught our attention here at Serra BMW Champaign!

In partnership with Feeding America, Serra BMW Champaign is donating 200 meals for each test drive during the BMW Drive Hunger event. Visit Serra BMW Champaign from November 17th - 21st to test drive a new BMW and you'll receive a $1,000 BMW Credit towards your own new BMW!

With SUVs dominating the car industry today, BMW has expanded their SUV lineup tremendously to include the X series. With the success of the X6, a large coupe-like SUV introduced in 2008 based off the existing BMW X5, competitors scrambled to have their own coupe SUV on the market. With the coupe SUV segment growing in popularity, BMW introduced a “baby X6” in 2014 - cue the BMW X4 SAV. 

When the time comes to purchase a new family vehicle, you’ll likely take many things into consideration to ensure you find the perfect fit. When it comes to our BMW SAV lineup, we have a large variety of luxurious family vehicles to choose from, so that every customer can find something to meet their needs! To help you narrow down your decision, we’ve compared to our most popular SAV models - the BMW X3 and BMW X5 - to help you find the best fit for you!

 

Your bags are packed, cargo is strapped, and the gas tank is full and ready to go. The weather reads 68 degrees, but you can never be too prepared. Tire chains then take up the floor of the second row, and you’re hoping you can squeeze everyone in without starting a world war. When planning for that next road trip, there’s one thing you won’t want to forget: additional seating.

 

Year after year, BMW released the BMW sedan that impressed upon America’s favorite concepts: style, luxury, and class. Seven generations later, the 3 series models sport even more striking, sophisticated features while retaining recognizable elements of the past.

While 2020 has brought moments of tension and change to the Champaign community, one positive outcome this year is the transformation of the Serra Automotive brand. Serra Champaign earns two more dealerships in the county, Serra Subaru Champaign and Serra Buick GMC Champaign, joining the portfolio of automotive dealerships under the Serra brand.