50,000 mile update
07-06-2005, 08:29 AM
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 550i Sport Carbon Black with Black Nasca Leather Sport Auto Transmission Active Steering Comfort Access Bamboo Anthracite wood trim Power Rear Sunshades Ventilated Seats Ipod adapter Nav Sat Premium Sound
I reached 50,000 miles yesterday and I had BMW Roadside Assistance pick up my car this morning. Why? Well it all started yesterday at about 49,985 when my car started vibrating and shaking while idling at a red light. You could hear a rattling from under the hood. My brakes wouldn't work either at low speeds. It felt as if the car was possessed. It didn't happen while driving over 10 mph. Then the Service Engine Soon light appeared along with some Emission Failure light. I just purchased the Extended Warranty and Full Maintenance to 100K miles last Friday. I was thinking about not purchasing the extended warranty, but I'm glad I did! Keep you updated on the results.
07-06-2005, 10:38 AM
#4
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 550i Sport Carbon Black with Black Nasca Leather Sport Auto Transmission Active Steering Comfort Access Bamboo Anthracite wood trim Power Rear Sunshades Ventilated Seats Ipod adapter Nav Sat Premium Sound
I shopped around and Century West BMW had a great deal. I paid $2549 for the "BMW Original Owner Protection Program." Good until 100K miles or 4 years with a $50 deductible. I also checked Santa Monica BMW - $3999 (rip off), Long Beach BMW - $2999 (after market ,not BMW, according to the guy), and Bob Smith BMW - $2749 (original BMW). The Maintenance Program cost me $1245. Bob Smith wanted $1450. 72 months or 100K miles. I originally was not going to opt for the maintenance but I figured a brake job would cost me $1000. Also, beware of after market warranties. It seems some dealerships push after market warranties more than the original factory warranties. Higher commission? Talk to Amir Manzur in Finance at Century West. Cool guy and the best price!
07-06-2005, 10:42 AM
#5
Senior Members
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: New Jersey, USA
Posts: 536
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
wow, i thought i drove alot. I've had my car for about 15 months and already have 35k miles on it 
(due to long distance work driving (not that i mind)). Anyways, I guess i should think twice now about buying an extended warranty. I hope in NJ i get a good deal...we'll see. <_<
(due to long distance work driving (not that i mind)). Anyways, I guess i should think twice now about buying an extended warranty. I hope in NJ i get a good deal...we'll see. <_<
12-30-2005, 12:49 PM
#6
Senior Members
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: NJ, USA
Posts: 455
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by saurabh' post='146308' date='Jul 6 2005, 01:42 PM
wow, i thought i drove alot. I've had my car for about 15 months and already have 35k miles on it (due to long distance work driving (not that i mind)). Anyways, I guess i should think twice now about buying an extended warranty. I hope in NJ i get a good deal...we'll see. <_<
(due to long distance work driving (not that i mind)). Anyways, I guess i should think twice now about buying an extended warranty. I hope in NJ i get a good deal...we'll see. <_<
12-30-2005, 01:28 PM
#7
Senior Members
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 1,397
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by sam530' post='146262' date='Jul 6 2005, 12:29 PM
I reached 50,000 miles yesterday and I had BMW Roadside Assistance pick up my car this morning. Why? Well it all started yesterday at about 49,985 when my car started vibrating and shaking while idling at a red light. You could hear a rattling from under the hood. My brakes wouldn't work either at low speeds. It felt as if the car was possessed. It didn't happen while driving over 10 mph. Then the Service Engine Soon light appeared along with some Emission Failure light. I just purchased the Extended Warranty and Full Maintenance to 100K miles last Friday. I was thinking about not purchasing the extended warranty, but I'm glad I did! Keep you updated on the results.
Well, I guess it depends on the car. I have a Z3 I bought used after the warranty has expired. The car had 29K miles on it but was older than 36 months. Anyway, i wouldn't say that the car had absolutely no problems whatsoever over the last 2 years, but they were all very minor - but Z3 is a very basic car to begin with.
12-30-2005, 07:32 PM
#8
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 2,114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by sam530' post='146306' date='Jul 6 2005, 12:38 PM
I shopped around and Century West BMW had a great deal. I paid $2549 for the "BMW Original Owner Protection Program." Good until 100K miles or 4 years with a $50 deductible. I also checked Santa Monica BMW - $3999 (rip off), Long Beach BMW - $2999 (after market ,not BMW, according to the guy), and Bob Smith BMW - $2749 (original BMW). The Maintenance Program cost me $1245. Bob Smith wanted $1450. 72 months or 100K miles. I originally was not going to opt for the maintenance but I figured a brake job would cost me $1000. Also, beware of after market warranties. It seems some dealerships push after market warranties more than the original factory warranties. Higher commission? Talk to Amir Manzur in Finance at Century West. Cool guy and the best price!
Thanks.
12-30-2005, 07:48 PM
#9
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: western Canada
Posts: 570
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Aluminum Cube Trim, M Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Head Up Display, Steptronic, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Through Load, Park Distance Control, Navigation , HK Logic 7, etc
Originally Posted by my530i' post='146271' date='Jul 6 2005, 11:11 AM
BMW is notoriously not recommended for owning after warranty. Period.
12-30-2005, 08:08 PM
#10
Members
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2004 530i Xenon, Sport, Premium, Automatic, Logic 7, Orient Blue & Auburn Dakota Leather with Dark Poplar Wood Trim
Originally Posted by my530i' post='146271' date='Jul 6 2005, 12:11 PM
BMW is notoriously not recommended for owning after warranty. Period.
Bull Sh.i.t ! :thumbsdown: