Warranty Program
09-20-2004 | 11:21 PM
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From: Hong Kong S.A.R.
Hi All,
I am very struggle now about the warranty issue of my car, I don't know if you have the same program in your country:
1st year Bumper to Bumper - includes everything except tires, brakepads. That means includes oil change and even windshield wiper
2nd year factory warranty - includes all electronics and major parts, but don't have oil change or other wearable parts (ie. bulbs, wiper, etc)
And that's it, you don't have protection since 3rd year
However, the most confuse part is:
On the 2nd year, you can pay some $2000USD to purchase the warranty plan identical to the 1st year.
If you'd purchase such plan on the 2nd year, you are eligible for purchasing the same plan for the 3rd year for around $2800USD.
And so on for the 4th year for the maximum ($3200USD).
What do you think? Do you think I should pay the dollar and purchase such a warranty plan? Or do you think it's going to worth me $10000USD for around 3 year of protection? (But remember, the plan for 2nd year almost includes everything already)
I am very struggle now about the warranty issue of my car, I don't know if you have the same program in your country:
1st year Bumper to Bumper - includes everything except tires, brakepads. That means includes oil change and even windshield wiper
2nd year factory warranty - includes all electronics and major parts, but don't have oil change or other wearable parts (ie. bulbs, wiper, etc)
And that's it, you don't have protection since 3rd year
However, the most confuse part is:
On the 2nd year, you can pay some $2000USD to purchase the warranty plan identical to the 1st year.
If you'd purchase such plan on the 2nd year, you are eligible for purchasing the same plan for the 3rd year for around $2800USD.
And so on for the 4th year for the maximum ($3200USD).
What do you think? Do you think I should pay the dollar and purchase such a warranty plan? Or do you think it's going to worth me $10000USD for around 3 year of protection? (But remember, the plan for 2nd year almost includes everything already)
09-21-2004 | 01:15 AM
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that is a big rip-off 
! we have 4yr/50,000 miles full warranty and free maintenance which includes everything except tires. so i bet they wouldn't let you buy the 3rd yr plan if you didn't buy the 2nd yr when your car is 2 yrs old, right? gosh, i'd trade in for a new one after the first yr 
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! we have 4yr/50,000 miles full warranty and free maintenance which includes everything except tires. so i bet they wouldn't let you buy the 3rd yr plan if you didn't buy the 2nd yr when your car is 2 yrs old, right? gosh, i'd trade in for a new one after the first yr !
09-21-2004 | 03:25 AM
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We only have 2 yrs factory warranty and that's it. Nothing more nothing less.
09-21-2004 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gf366' date='Sep 21 2004, 01:21 AM
Do you think I should pay the dollar and purchase such a warranty plan? Or do you think it's going to worth me $10000USD for around 3 year of protection? (But remember, the plan for 2nd year almost includes everything already)
09-21-2004 | 03:58 AM
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Hi all
I guess instead of building in the 4yr bumper to bumper warranty into the price tag, they have slit it up to lower the sticker of the car. I suppose they can sell us the car at US$5-6K more for a 4 yr warranty. Now if you think of it this way, it may be earier to swallow. You're deferring your second and third payment lor....hohoho.
I am definitely buying the 3rd and 4th year warranty cuz I plan to keep mine til it dies. And having experienced all the "minor" problems with my previous BMWs, and how much our dealer here charges for non warranty repairs, it's a no brainer.
How about u gf366? u plan to buy yours?
Cheers
Bunbun.
I guess instead of building in the 4yr bumper to bumper warranty into the price tag, they have slit it up to lower the sticker of the car. I suppose they can sell us the car at US$5-6K more for a 4 yr warranty. Now if you think of it this way, it may be earier to swallow. You're deferring your second and third payment lor....hohoho.
I am definitely buying the 3rd and 4th year warranty cuz I plan to keep mine til it dies. And having experienced all the "minor" problems with my previous BMWs, and how much our dealer here charges for non warranty repairs, it's a no brainer.
How about u gf366? u plan to buy yours?
Cheers
Bunbun.
09-21-2004 | 06:49 AM
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2 years is all we get with the option of paying for a 3rd year. Slashing the warranty to give us lower prices... I WISH!
Even for a small market such as Australia, they really shouldn't charge us US$75000 for a 530i! But once you drive the car... what's money if you don't spend it on something you like.
Even for a small market such as Australia, they really shouldn't charge us US$75000 for a 530i! But once you drive the car... what's money if you don't spend it on something you like.
09-21-2004 | 09:05 AM
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So jelous for the everyone from the states have such a long warranty program!!!
I think I might not going to join the extended warranty program w/ this kind of money... Just hope nothing will goes wrong...
My option is... I'll keep my eye on this forum to see if anyone has any problem, and try to make the dealer change everything before the warranty expires...
I think I might not going to join the extended warranty program w/ this kind of money... Just hope nothing will goes wrong...
My option is... I'll keep my eye on this forum to see if anyone has any problem, and try to make the dealer change everything before the warranty expires...
09-21-2004 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by gf366' date='Sep 21 2004, 10:05 AM
So jelous for the everyone from the states have such a long warranty program!!!
I think I might not going to join the extended warranty program w/ this kind of money... Just hope nothing will goes wrong...
My option is... I'll keep my eye on this forum to see if anyone has any problem, and try to make the dealer change everything before the warranty expires...
I think I might not going to join the extended warranty program w/ this kind of money... Just hope nothing will goes wrong...
My option is... I'll keep my eye on this forum to see if anyone has any problem, and try to make the dealer change everything before the warranty expires...
Good idea, btw which service center do u bring your car to? HK side or KLN side? If HK side, I know Brian Lai (service manager) rather well, he always keep me posted on any "jet-so" deals and such.
Btw, how much does your OZ wheels and tire set cost?
Bunbun