just curious, how many of you guys are driving without warranty?
12-26-2008, 10:35 AM
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I have an 04 530i, and my factory warranty expired this past summer. right now, I am taking my chances. how many of you guys are driving w/o warranty? what kind of problems might come up for my 04 530i? anyone has the same year model and would like to share their experiences? thanks!
12-26-2008, 11:00 AM
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Oh, and I have heard that if you take care of regularly scheduled maintenance, and drive like a sane person, you have a 200,000 mile + motor.
Just an example though, I had a full service oil change and all coolant hoses repaired and it was just under $1000. I had some reprogramming done at the time too so I am sure it all evens out somehow.
However if you find yourself needing to replace an ECU or major smog equipment it might be time for Autotrader.com.
In all honesty, although I am prepared to pay for (most) problems I may have the misfortune of encountering, next time I will get a car with a factory warranty for peace of mind. My other car has a full bumper to bumper whit a $50 deductible, and wouldn't you know it, I have never needed it.
Just an example though, I had a full service oil change and all coolant hoses repaired and it was just under $1000. I had some reprogramming done at the time too so I am sure it all evens out somehow.
However if you find yourself needing to replace an ECU or major smog equipment it might be time for Autotrader.com.
In all honesty, although I am prepared to pay for (most) problems I may have the misfortune of encountering, next time I will get a car with a factory warranty for peace of mind. My other car has a full bumper to bumper whit a $50 deductible, and wouldn't you know it, I have never needed it.
12-26-2008, 11:09 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530isport packagepremium packageactive steeringxenon hids20mm H&R spacers in the rear6 spd51kpurchase price , 32k back in 2006
Model Year: 2004 530i
I bought my car with 42k on it and then got the maintenance warranty extended to 100k. You can do this if your car is under 50k at the time of the extension , it was 1400.00.
The car I own has the inline 6 motor so it's been really reliable till now , 97k on the motor..
Doing your own oil changes and brakes is pretty easy from what I have found out . If I knew this I would not have extended the maintenance warranty.
The car I own has the inline 6 motor so it's been really reliable till now , 97k on the motor..
Doing your own oil changes and brakes is pretty easy from what I have found out . If I knew this I would not have extended the maintenance warranty.
12-26-2008, 11:22 AM
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I have a full warranty, I wouldn't drive a BMW without it! 
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='753168' date='Dec 26 2008, 12:22 PM
I wouldn't drive a BMW without it!
+1...not to say BMW's breakdown..it's just that if something does break...it's costs some serious $$$ to fix. That being said, peace of mind is priceless...if you don't want ot go thru BMW to extend your warranty....try researching 3rd party companies as well. I know I've seen a few threads on that topic as well...
