Dropping out of warranty: suggestions?

[flxfxp]

Hey all,

My 09 E92 M3 DCT currently has 45k miles and warranty is ending in September. I'm either considering extending the warranty or dropping out of it.

If I drop out of warranty, do you have any suggestions on what I should absolutely check while I still got warranty?

Cheers!
Dennis

[Jaymax85]

Given the expense of fixing these cars out of warranty, I'd definitely go CPO

[SYZ]

Check for leaks around the DCT pan.

[aus]

I'd send some oil off for analysis. The bearing issues is a big concern for me.

[TX_M3]

Originally Posted by aus

I'd send some oil off for analysis. The bearing issues is a big concern for me.

what he said. from what ive read the oil analysis will tell you alot. and it only cost $25.

http://www.blackstone-labs.com/

A lot of people use these guys to test if there is bearing issues and other possible problems.

[davesaddiction]

16 pages of good info here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=682601

Oil reports:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310230

[///M///]

If u plan on keeping the car another 3 years, get the power train warranty. If you shop on the forum it will be under 3k for a 3yr/70k extension. I got that and it gives me peace of mind especially with the DCT.

[1MOREMOD]

Odds are in the dealerships favor. If they lost money doing it, wouldn't be much of a business model. Learn to work on the car yourself for easy stuff and save that money for things that come up. You can also do as said above and spend the money for peace of mind.

[slicer]

Find a good SA and bring it in right before warranty expiration. Have them check everything. Point out every little issue and have them addressed. Do your best to convince them it needs new brakes. If there is any vibration when braking, they may be able to replace warped rotors even if they are not technically worn out.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by slicer

Find a good SA and bring it in right before warranty expiration. Have them check everything. Point out every little issue and have them addressed. Do your best to convince them it needs new brakes. If there is any vibration when braking, they may be able to replace warped rotors even if they are not technically worn out.

Buy warranty and get rotors replaced. Thats your money back right there right?

[Someone?]

Originally Posted by pkim1079

Buy warranty and get rotors replaced. Thats your money back right there right?

Nope you have to get maintenance coverage, thats different from extended warranty.

To OP i suggest extending that sucker.

[davesaddiction]

Several have had the AC evaporator replaced (I did, thankfully under warranty). Might be worth complaining that you think the AC is weak, just so they check to see if you have a leak.

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by dsm918

If u plan on keeping the car another 3 years, get the power train warranty. If you shop on the forum it will be under 3k for a 3yr/70k extension. I got that and it gives me peace of mind especially with the DCT.

+1

i didn't buy that, but had I purchased any warranty, I would have purchased powertrain as well, but the longer one (since I would have kept my car a lot longer than 3 years after original warranty).

I feel like I can roll the die that Idrive, windows mechanics, seats, etc won't break. Mostly the engine issues also scares me. But you need the trifecta of "common" issues for the basic powertain warranty to pay off:
1. throttle actuator or coil pack issues
2. idle air control valve issue
3. bent/stuck valve (vanos issues)

of course those above or a bad bearing or blown up transmission would make the warranty pay off.

IMO those 3 most common ones, can be fixed for cheap in an indy shop, but it's a hassle to buy parts, find shop, etc etc. So not only is it a piece of mind thing, but it also buys hassle-free dealings when something does go wrong.

[OC3]

Originally Posted by dsm918

If u plan on keeping the car another 3 years, get the power train warranty. If you shop on the forum it will be under 3k for a 3yr/70k extension. I got that and it gives me peace of mind especially with the DCT.

+2

[Ezio]

M3 parts are still expensive and same thing with work.

for how much the extended cost. its kind of cheap for what it can do.

[bryder]

Guess it depends how much you've been quoted vs the cost of likely repairs.

My M3 is still under warranty but I'll definitely consider extending if I still have the car when it expires. The BMW extended warranty on my M6 paid for about about £8K GBP worth of work, which made the warranty cost look like an absolute bargain!

Most of the expensive problems in something like an M3 are engine and transmission so maybe consider just taking the power-train warranty if the comprehensive cover is expensive.

[MMM3PWR]

Trade it for a 6mt and keep it for life...I've been outa warranty for 60k miles

No problems

[davesaddiction]

Originally Posted by MMM3PWR

Trade it for a 6mt and keep it for life...I've been outa warranty for 60k miles

No problems

Never get tired of reading comments like this.

[1MOREMOD]

I have 2 out of warranty bmw's. Insanity.