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11-09-2010, 02:32 PM
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Referring to the maintenance, has anyone ever had any luck with talking to multiple BMW dealers to see if there is any room on the price? When I had my Durango, I was able to get a killer deal on the warranty (I know, not quite the same) by calling a bunch of Dodge dealers and ended up getting the best deal from one in Texas, even though I lived in Massachusetts...
11-09-2010, 03:11 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, white/black manual, sports package, nav, PDC, etc.
Done that, but I'm not persuaded to move.
Ford and Chrysler offer 3 year exclusionary warranties for my car. The warranties cost somewhere around $2k, which really isn't all that bad. I just don't happen to believe I'm likely to incur that much in covered repairs.
Remember, most extended warranties have so many exclusions and carve-outs that few owners really collect on them. I've driven BMWs since the early 80s, and have only once had a major repair in the first six or seven years of ownership.
Ford and Chrysler offer 3 year exclusionary warranties for my car. The warranties cost somewhere around $2k, which really isn't all that bad. I just don't happen to believe I'm likely to incur that much in covered repairs.
Remember, most extended warranties have so many exclusions and carve-outs that few owners really collect on them. I've driven BMWs since the early 80s, and have only once had a major repair in the first six or seven years of ownership.
11-09-2010, 03:30 PM
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Given the fact that I have an 06 - 530i which has a well proven engine and xmission, I didnt bother to get any warranty and I believe that I would not need it.
For each his own, I am not sure how you drive, how much you drive, where you drive. Take into consideration everything
I say where you drive since people who live in a hilly area are more prone to failling transmissions.
For each his own, I am not sure how you drive, how much you drive, where you drive. Take into consideration everything
I say where you drive since people who live in a hilly area are more prone to failling transmissions.
11-09-2010, 04:03 PM
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Given the fact that I have an 06 - 530i which has a well proven engine and xmission, I didnt bother to get any warranty and I believe that I would not need it.
For each his own, I am not sure how you drive, how much you drive, where you drive. Take into consideration everything
I say where you drive since people who live in a hilly area are more prone to failling transmissions.
For each his own, I am not sure how you drive, how much you drive, where you drive. Take into consideration everything
I say where you drive since people who live in a hilly area are more prone to failling transmissions.
11-10-2010, 12:19 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi
Platinum bronze metallic, automatic, cold weather package, fold down rear seats, iPod adapter
I don't know exactly what they check, but there is a local indy shop around here, highly regarded, that has a standard 'end of warranty' checkup service. It cost about $150 for my wife's '06 530xi wagon, if I remember correctly. For piece of mind it was a good investment. Perhaps there's a similar shop in your area?
11-14-2010, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, white/black manual, sports package, nav, PDC, etc.
It's good suggestion and something I already acted upon -- about three weeks ago. My indy found nothing wrong.
I don't know exactly what they check, but there is a local indy shop around here, highly regarded, that has a standard 'end of warranty' checkup service. It cost about $150 for my wife's '06 530xi wagon, if I remember correctly. For piece of mind it was a good investment. Perhaps there's a similar shop in your area?
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