I have a 2004 525i with just over 40,000 miles. My 525i has a CPO warranty that covers everything except for maintenance. Do you think it neccessary to buy the maintenance warranty also.

After 4/50,000 I will need:
Inspection II at 60,000
New brake jod in 22,000
Oil changes
etc.

This could start to add up to a lot.

What have others paid for the maintenance warranty and is it valid at all BMW dealerships?

Thanks

 

If you're even the slightest bit 'handy' then I'd pass on the maintenance coverage if I were you.


Just about anyone should be able to change the oil, replace brake pads, wiper blades, rotate tires, and replace a microfilter. Do a quick search on e60.net and you can even reset the idrive on your own. All you really need is a set of metric sockets and the materials (very inexpensive). Depending on your financial situation it may be easier to simply sign up for the BMW maintenance plan, but even if you find a decent independent shop in your area they should be able to replace/change the above items for significantly less than the BMW plan.


just my .02

 

I believe the maintenance will cover things like a brake job including rotors. Check the price - if so it may justify the price.

 

I just wanted to know what the Extended Maintenance Warranty cost, from people who have purchased it. With the Inspection II, brake job, oil changes and etc. all after 50,000 miles, I know this will easily be in excess of $2,000. What is the cost of the Extended Maintenance Warranty and is it valid at all BMW dealers?

 

Check this site out. This site belongs to a BMW dealer in the Atlanta area and if you purchase from them it does apply to any BMW dealer. It offers both the exteneded maintenance and warranty. I just purchased both for my 'new' 2005 545i with 34k miles. I took this information to my local dealer and they agreed to match it and even did one better by offering the extended maintenenace for 6 years or 72k miles from this point or the equivalent of a 106k mile agreement and an additional 1.7 years over the 72 month agreement. The total cost was $3700. The extended maintenance was $1195. Enter 'fest' in the coupon box for a $50 discount. A no-brainer for me.

 

Thanks PJ, much help. Great site. I already have a CPO warranty, so I am looking at that Extended Maintenance Warranty. I think that is going to be the ticket, great price.