Extended warranty?
01-20-2006, 02:46 PM
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My Ride: 2002 545i sport pckg,sirius,active steering,grey on black
Is the extended warranty[not the routine service one] worth it?
Supposedly it is 2y or 200,000 miles and excludes things like
cd,interior trim,hoses and belts. Is about 2.5k approx.?
Supposedly it is 2y or 200,000 miles and excludes things like
cd,interior trim,hoses and belts. Is about 2.5k approx.?
01-21-2006, 12:00 PM
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Surely in the US you have quite a market in independant warranties?
In the UK a warranty from www.warrantydirect.co.uk which has a very good reputation, would cost ?422 ($734) per year for a 2005 530D.
Shop around for a better quote.
In the UK a warranty from www.warrantydirect.co.uk which has a very good reputation, would cost ?422 ($734) per year for a 2005 530D.
Shop around for a better quote.
01-21-2006, 12:01 PM
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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 have the factory BMW extended warranty and service maintenance to 100K and it is NOT worth it. Currently at 64K miles, I just found out that software upgrades are not covered by the warranty unless a part needs replacing. What good is a warranty on a car that requires software upgrades all the time and does not cover them? So basically, unless I pay for it, my car will never have the latest software version. Wanna buy a 530?
01-21-2006, 03:24 PM
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Thats a real bummer sam530 :thumbsdown: , good info for those are thinking of geting a BMW warranty. Thanks again for your information. 
01-21-2006, 03:37 PM
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Thanks for the info Sam530. Although my warranty will last for another 3.5 more years, but I will remind myself to get last CIP upgrade before the warranty expired.
01-21-2006, 04:09 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, white/black manual, sports package, nav, PDC, etc.
I looked at it and passed. Do you really think you'd have repairs costing $2.5k in years 5 and 6? If so, I'd unload the car before the original warranty expires.
Also note the exclusions (or lack of inclusions). It's a sucky, costly warranty, and I think you're better off stashing the money in the bank and self-insuring.
Btw, my 530i passed thee 5 year mark three months ago, and I've had one leaky water hose. Still on the original brakes at 47k miles too.
Also note the exclusions (or lack of inclusions). It's a sucky, costly warranty, and I think you're better off stashing the money in the bank and self-insuring.
Btw, my 530i passed thee 5 year mark three months ago, and I've had one leaky water hose. Still on the original brakes at 47k miles too.
Originally Posted by vpbmp' post='227166' date='Jan 20 2006, 03:46 PM
Is the extended warranty[not the routine service one] worth it?
Supposedly it is 2y or 200,000 miles and excludes things like
cd,interior trim,hoses and belts. Is about 2.5k approx.?
Supposedly it is 2y or 200,000 miles and excludes things like
cd,interior trim,hoses and belts. Is about 2.5k approx.?
01-21-2006, 09:30 PM
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depends on your luck, after my warranty ran out in year 2 , i paid in excess of
5000$ dollars for two months having things fixed, until i sold the damn car!
5000$ dollars for two months having things fixed, until i sold the damn car!
01-22-2006, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by vpbmp' post='227166' date='Jan 20 2006, 06:46 PM
Supposedly it is 2y or 200,000 miles and excludes things like
cd,interior trim,hoses and belts. Is about 2.5k approx.?
cd,interior trim,hoses and belts. Is about 2.5k approx.?
Who is offering you this warranty? The dealer? Is it being backed by BMWNA?
On a side note, who is your dealer in MD?
01-22-2006, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by vpbmp' post='227166' date='Jan 20 2006, 06:46 PM
Is the extended warranty[not the routine service one] worth it?
Supposedly it is 2y or 200,000 miles and excludes things like
cd,interior trim,hoses and belts. Is about 2.5k approx.?
Supposedly it is 2y or 200,000 miles and excludes things like
cd,interior trim,hoses and belts. Is about 2.5k approx.?
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