Extended Maintenance Plan
06-10-2008, 05:03 PM
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I am not the original owner of my car, and I was still able to get the extended maintenance. you can buy it as long as its under 4 years 50k. Got the dealer to price match twinkidneygrill's price (1595$) when i showed them the print out. I just got it back from service recently, and they did change out both pads and rotors along with oil change, the cabin filter, and wipers. The brakes didnt need to be done for 5k miles, but the SA saved me a trip.
01-08-2009, 03:32 PM
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Sorry to bring back an old thread, but I tried www.twinkidneygrill.com and it doesnt work anymore? Thx
01-11-2009, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfcitydude2002' post='584700' date='May 20 2008, 02:23 PM
The maintainance plan that BMW dealers offer is for 2 years, 50K miles. It goes into effect when the original warranty expires at 4 years or 50k miles, not when it is sold. There are some catches in the fine print. First, dealers charge all they can get for the plan. My dealer asked $3495 for it and after I said no, reduced it to $2495. BMW suggested list is $1695 but as an earlier poster said, can be bought for a s little as $1595 from www.twinkidneygrills.com. Now if you buy it remember it covers BMW factory maintainance schedule. That means an oil change every 15,000 miles, not whenever you want one. On brakes, they are covered "when" the brake wear warning sensor light goes on, no earlier. One other thing to note. I've been told that when you have the brakes done with BMW paying, they replace the pads but almost NEVER replace the rotors. When you have them done on your expense, they always insist you need rotors. IF you drive 50,000 miles in 2 years, that makes 3 oil changes and maybe 2 brake jobs, but probibly one. My independant charges $100 for an oil change with complete inspection using genuine BMW synthetic oil and filter, He gets $600 for a brake job using BMW pads and new rotors. I know the dealers are plenty more, but its just routine mainatince, not space shuttle service. Do the math and ask questions, even at $1595 it doesn't payoff. It is a BMW money maker.
It may just be a local dealer issue. My dealer replaces pads and rotors and the cost comes close to the cost of the plan at $1700.
But you are right about the Idrive system telling when it can be done.
01-13-2009, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by findingo' post='765139' date='Jan 11 2009, 12:40 PM
Anybody knows what happen to twinkidneygrill.com website. It's not working. I will like to purchase a extend Warranty for my E60 any other alternative? helped will be appreciated
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Bump.
Anyone know what happened here?
01-13-2009, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JStraw' post='766740' date='Jan 13 2009, 11:24 AM
Bump.
Anyone know what happened here?
Anyone know what happened here?
I recall that the site was run by a dealer in Atlanta/Georgia. Maybe calling every dealer in the ATL area for a quote would be in order?
01-13-2009, 12:00 PM
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Word most likely got around that BMW ATL was doing this and while the BMW MSRP was $1600, being able to charge what they wanted too was a huge money maker and they complained to BMW NA.
I wouldn't be surprised if now its only able to be sold if they verify your car info via your key, thus forcing it to only be locally sold.
My father and I have gone to court with Subaru NA and Subaru of NE over 20 times for doing shit like this.
We havent lost a case yet.
I wouldn't be surprised if now its only able to be sold if they verify your car info via your key, thus forcing it to only be locally sold.
My father and I have gone to court with Subaru NA and Subaru of NE over 20 times for doing shit like this.
We havent lost a case yet.
01-13-2009, 12:56 PM
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I spoke to Rodney a couple of months ago and yes, he is no longer able to sell the extended maintenance plan. He did not give a specific reason but gave me the impression that other dealers were causing problems with BMW NA.
Check my threadHere
where I posted my experience shopping for a BMW Extended Maintenance Agreement
I hope this helps!
Check my threadHere
where I posted my experience shopping for a BMW Extended Maintenance Agreement
I hope this helps!
01-16-2009, 08:16 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i with Sport Pkg, Nav, HUD, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Shades
Spoke with Motowerks, Barrington, IL last night.
They offered my $1695 for the extended maintenance. I think I will be going for it.
Curiously, I called at least three other dealers in the area, and none returned my calls. I guess they don't want my business.
They offered my $1695 for the extended maintenance. I think I will be going for it.
Curiously, I called at least three other dealers in the area, and none returned my calls. I guess they don't want my business.
01-16-2009, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JStraw' post='769456' date='Jan 16 2009, 09:16 AM
Spoke with Motowerks, Barrington, IL last night.
They offered my $1695 for the extended maintenance. I think I will be going for it.
Curiously, I called at least three other dealers in the area, and none returned my calls. I guess they don't want my business.
They offered my $1695 for the extended maintenance. I think I will be going for it.
Curiously, I called at least three other dealers in the area, and none returned my calls. I guess they don't want my business.