So I almost picked up my e60 yesterday
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='901165' date='Jun 4 2009, 05:40 PM
I read that as well but that would contradict what martini525 said and he actually spoke to a representative.
Also, while I was there the guy also mentioned that I will have a major service at 50K, 55K, 65, which will total to about $7800....what are those services? Again it was mentioned that I HAVE to do them or warranty was out the door.
Also, while I was there the guy also mentioned that I will have a major service at 50K, 55K, 65, which will total to about $7800....what are those services? Again it was mentioned that I HAVE to do them or warranty was out the door.
The cpo warranty does state electrical and also a/c are covered. Since you cannot control vent function, etc, without the Idrive it is confusing to say that the radio and Nav are not covered.
I called 1800-831-1117. I am not sure if anyone can just call because they did ask for VIN, address, etc
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='901219' date='Jun 4 2009, 04:26 PM
$7,800???? I highly doubt that. You really need to find another dealer.
I was thinking maybe its Inspection 1 or possibly 2? When do these have to be completed?
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='901224' date='Jun 4 2009, 06:34 PM
Yeah when he said that my g/f and I looked at each and was like, we're not signing this.
I was thinking maybe its Inspection 1 or possibly 2? When do these have to be completed?
I was thinking maybe its Inspection 1 or possibly 2? When do these have to be completed?
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='900778' date='Jun 4 2009, 12:13 PM
VERY GOOD POINT! I am going to look at the idrive more carefully. You're right, if its a CPO, everything should be ready to go. Anything else that I should look out for on the idrive?
I know I normally drive 10K a year, but what if I decide to buy it and its so great that I do much more than 10K .
I know I normally drive 10K a year, but what if I decide to buy it and its so great that I do much more than 10K .
Why rely on the iDrive? Is there a reason you cant view the entire vehicle maintenance history?
If its a CPO it has more than likely bean maintained at a dealership the entire life of the vehicle and they can tell you down to the windshield wiper changes. If they can't walk you through the CPO checklist and show you the maintenance history I'd walk away.
As for the maintenance plan. I don't really see the value in it. Its about 1600 to extend it out to the end of your CPO as long as you extend prior to the expiration of the current maintenance. its about 200 more if you extend after. Basically thats about what 2 yrs of maintenance will cost you even if you change the brakes. Which I agree you should not have to do on a CPO vehicle. They should have been replaced through the certification process. And at this dealer I have my doubts as to whether they would replace them on time anyway.
I'd also be looking at another dealership anyway if this is the knowledge level of the employees working at this one.
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Originally Posted by Martin525i' post='901223' date='Jun 4 2009, 04:33 PM
cpo covered
The cpo warranty does state electrical and also a/c are covered. Since you cannot control vent function, etc, without the Idrive it is confusing to say that the radio and Nav are not covered.
I called 1800-831-1117. I am not sure if anyone can just call because they did ask for VIN, address, etc
The cpo warranty does state electrical and also a/c are covered. Since you cannot control vent function, etc, without the Idrive it is confusing to say that the radio and Nav are not covered.
I called 1800-831-1117. I am not sure if anyone can just call because they did ask for VIN, address, etc
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='901224' date='Jun 4 2009, 07:34 PM
Yeah when he said that my g/f and I looked at each and was like, we're not signing this.
I was thinking maybe its Inspection 1 or possibly 2? When do these have to be completed?
I was thinking maybe its Inspection 1 or possibly 2? When do these have to be completed?
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This car buying experience seems to be a hassle and probably giving you gray hairs already....i would look at another dealership who has nothing to hide. Remember you're the buyer, you have the upper hand.
GL and post pic of your new toy.
GL and post pic of your new toy.
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Originally Posted by shaferrj' post='901230' date='Jun 4 2009, 07:41 PM
Why rely on the iDrive? Is there a reason you cant view the entire vehicle maintenance history?
If its a CPO it has more than likely bean maintained at a dealership the entire life of the vehicle and they can tell you down to the windshield wiper changes. If they can't walk you through the CPO checklist and show you the maintenance history I'd walk away.
As for the maintenance plan. I don't really see the value in it. Its about 1600 to extend it out to the end of your CPO as long as you extend prior to the expiration of the current maintenance. its about 200 more if you extend after. Basically thats about what 2 yrs of maintenance will cost you even if you change the brakes. Which I agree you should not have to do on a CPO vehicle. They should have been replaced through the certification process. And at this dealer I have my doubts as to whether they would replace them on time anyway.
I'd also be looking at another dealership anyway if this is the knowledge level of the employees working at this one.
If its a CPO it has more than likely bean maintained at a dealership the entire life of the vehicle and they can tell you down to the windshield wiper changes. If they can't walk you through the CPO checklist and show you the maintenance history I'd walk away.
As for the maintenance plan. I don't really see the value in it. Its about 1600 to extend it out to the end of your CPO as long as you extend prior to the expiration of the current maintenance. its about 200 more if you extend after. Basically thats about what 2 yrs of maintenance will cost you even if you change the brakes. Which I agree you should not have to do on a CPO vehicle. They should have been replaced through the certification process. And at this dealer I have my doubts as to whether they would replace them on time anyway.
I'd also be looking at another dealership anyway if this is the knowledge level of the employees working at this one.
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='901234' date='Jun 4 2009, 06:50 PM
With the E60 the days of Inspection 1 and 2 are gone. The Idrive will tell you what needs to be done, but it is usually smaller increments of what Inspections 1 and 2 incurred. I think the most expensive single service may cost about $500 (from my dealer's service menu), but you will get more frequent calls for maintenance. For instance, my Idrive just announced I needed a climate filter replacement and brake fluid flush (under warranty).
I am now very curious to find out if Idrive, CCC, and TCU are covered. I have called my delaership and they are going to check with service dept.
If you need to keep maintenace up to date based on what iDrive says how can they not replace the Idrive if it crashes?
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Originally Posted by shaferrj' post='901230' date='Jun 4 2009, 06:41 PM
Why rely on the iDrive? Is there a reason you cant view the entire vehicle maintenance history?
If its a CPO it has more than likely bean maintained at a dealership the entire life of the vehicle and they can tell you down to the windshield wiper changes. If they can't walk you through the CPO checklist and show you the maintenance history I'd walk away.
If its a CPO it has more than likely bean maintained at a dealership the entire life of the vehicle and they can tell you down to the windshield wiper changes. If they can't walk you through the CPO checklist and show you the maintenance history I'd walk away.