BMW Financial Services Extends Flexible Payment Options to Those Impacted by Hurricane Ike

HILLIARD, Ohio, Sept. 19, 2008 - More than 14,000 customers of BMW Financial Services of North America in Texas and Louisiana may be eligible for flexible payment options following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ike.

"We know that customers living in the path of Hurricane Ike may have extensive damage to their homes and personal property. We don't want them to worry about making timely lease or loan payments at a time when their focus is recovering from this natural disaster," said Ed Robinson, President and CEO of BMW Financial Services, Americas Region. "We are able to work with each and every customer individually to arrive at a suitable payment schedule."

Customers whose accounts are in good standing are encouraged to contact our customer service center at 1-800-578-5000 to discuss a payment option appropriate to their specific circumstances.