New M5 owner initial thoughts and a third party warranty question
05-26-2010, 12:25 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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I too have an Easy Care warranty. No issues as of yet, but I feel like I can really drive my car and not worry about any failures or repairs. I paid roughly $4000 for 4 years, 48k miles, with $500 deductable. Before I purchased the warranty, I was in the same boat as you, not REALLY enjoying the car. Don't worry too much about if the warranty seems a little expensive, Easy Care offers payment plans that can make it very affordable, and will still allow you to stay in your confort zone.
Although, I have not used my warranty as of yet (knock on wood), I think the peace of mind is worth it, and I enjoy my M5 that much more. Some may say, save the money, but I think it will save me the trouble of having to worry about paying any big bills in the long run if the situation presents itself. Sometimes peace of mind is everything... Get an Easy Care wattany if you do go the same route as ECF and I.
I too have an Easy Care warranty. No issues as of yet, but I feel like I can really drive my car and not worry about any failures or repairs. I paid roughly $4000 for 4 years, 48k miles, with $500 deductable. Before I purchased the warranty, I was in the same boat as you, not REALLY enjoying the car. Don't worry too much about if the warranty seems a little expensive, Easy Care offers payment plans that can make it very affordable, and will still allow you to stay in your confort zone.
Although, I have not used my warranty as of yet (knock on wood), I think the peace of mind is worth it, and I enjoy my M5 that much more. Some may say, save the money, but I think it will save me the trouble of having to worry about paying any big bills in the long run if the situation presents itself. Sometimes peace of mind is everything... Get an Easy Care wattany if you do go the same route as ECF and I.
05-26-2010, 03:29 PM
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ECF, AKA, thanks for the detailed responses guys. Looks like Easycare it is!
No worries Skunked. We're all here to share and learn about our passion for our cars and like everybody knows, words can get misunderstood sometimes. Gotta love the technology available to us where we can converse with people all over the world and share information.
Joe, thanks for going that extra mile to lug those parts with you!
If anybody plans on visiting Hawaii, hit me up and i'll see about getting you some discounts around here!
Tony
No worries Skunked. We're all here to share and learn about our passion for our cars and like everybody knows, words can get misunderstood sometimes. Gotta love the technology available to us where we can converse with people all over the world and share information.
Joe, thanks for going that extra mile to lug those parts with you!
If anybody plans on visiting Hawaii, hit me up and i'll see about getting you some discounts around here!
Tony
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