///My dilemma.....
07-18-2010, 12:34 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
I feel this way about warranties:
I bought the extended warranties for $90 each on 2 TV's and my PS3 - one TV has been replaced (saving me $2400), PS3 been replaced twice (saving me $500 each time), and the other TV just got dropped off at BestBuy for service 20 mins ago (saving me $400). Do the math, I paid $270 in warranties and saved $3800 in replacement costs.
It's not that something WILL go wrong, but when was the last time it DID go wrong at the right time?
I bought the extended warranties for $90 each on 2 TV's and my PS3 - one TV has been replaced (saving me $2400), PS3 been replaced twice (saving me $500 each time), and the other TV just got dropped off at BestBuy for service 20 mins ago (saving me $400). Do the math, I paid $270 in warranties and saved $3800 in replacement costs.
It's not that something WILL go wrong, but when was the last time it DID go wrong at the right time?
07-18-2010, 01:31 PM
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o i don't have champagne pockets either... I just work with extended warranties on a daily basis and realize who the one's making out are (obviously, not the consumer.) I would rather take care of my own bills then have someone make money off my purchases. This is my personal opinion and how I've lived my life and I take care of my possessions and maintain them, and the repair bills never end up costing me as much as a warranty, never the less, freak problems do happen and I understand why these are available but I'm a gambling man and so far (not to jinx myself) i've come out on top.
07-18-2010, 02:48 PM
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As I stated that is soley my opinion , I am not forcing it on anyone and I do understand why some people prefer to purchase them. No need for hostility, I love e60's with or without warranties :-p
07-18-2010, 04:02 PM
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My Ride: 04 525i sport, premium, winter, xenon. xm satellite radio, navwithtv dvd system, 1 jl 10w7 sub powered by xtant 1001x amp. 20x8.5/10 on nitto nt555 rubber. acs roof and decklid spoiler, breyton front spoiler.
If someone is selling you an M5 for 30k with 40k on the click an a replaced SMG you have no choice but to buy it. You're 3-6k ahead of the wholesale auction price for a clean car. And you're so picky that you might even be 6+ on a pristine car. I'll buy that car cash in any color with a clean title and carfax. It's someone giving you 5k for free. If you're gonna keep the car get the warranty and extended maintenance an you're still way below retail on the car. To be honest this doesn't seem like it takes any thought at all. You should have the car registered already for 30k. 
07-19-2010, 10:59 AM
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If someone is selling you an M5 for 30k with 40k on the click an a replaced SMG you have no choice but to buy it
07-19-2010, 12:44 PM
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07-19-2010, 01:48 PM
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i do not believe this price unless something is wrong. Check the service history. wholesale auction in PA manheim has these at 36k in poor condition meaning bad tires, some light body work and probably suspect interior (smoke etc.)
07-20-2010, 01:41 AM
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Huh? Is that even possible?
i do not believe this price unless something is wrong. Check the service history. wholesale auction in PA manheim has these at 36k in poor condition meaning bad tires, some light body work and probably suspect interior (smoke etc.)
and Cash talks so 2 pluses!