Extended Warranty Advice

mendez · 10-18-2011, 01:39 PM

Guys I'm picking up a 2008 M3 for the first time! The car is in great conditions but has 57K miles...I got a good deal at a BMW Dealer

The dealr ask me to consider an extended warranty for almost 4K more. Worth it

I'm going to do the maintenance my self (Oil/Brakes/Filters

Should I take it or not??

Thanks for the help!

--Jose

nineonenine · 10-18-2011, 02:13 PM

Ask them about the CNA extended warranty. More bang for your buck IMO as it can extend the warranty alot longer than another measly 2 years. But they both have their pros and cons (dealer vs CNA)

Grail05 · 10-18-2011, 02:14 PM

I usually say no but since the car has 57k i say buy it....

its not the maintenance is the problem... you got the car at high miles and we dont know what the previous owner did to the car...

i could have sold you my car for 42k stock at 50k miles... in brand new conditions

hope you got it cheaper than that....

Grail05 · 10-18-2011, 02:16 PM

BTW how much did you get the car for?

nineonenine · 10-18-2011, 02:21 PM

There are a few 08s around Raleigh with 60k or so going for high 30s

mendez · 10-18-2011, 02:57 PM

THanks GUys!

Fully loaded M3 for 36.5K....

Kbb price is 42K...I think I got a good deal because I can trade-in and get some money or be even.

They gave me the BMW History Report and this is what it saids:

09/10/2008- Bowden cable, bonnet sticking/jammed. Fixed
09/08/2008- Micro-filter replaced
02/17/2009- Idle valve permanent malfunction. Fixed
03/30/2009-Micro filter replaced, wiper blades replaced, engine air filter dirty and replaced, 1st engine oil service- full maintenance
05/27/2009- Luggage compartment wiring harness incorrect connection/contact
04/28/2010- Brake fluid change, parking lamp bulb permanent malfunction- fixed, micro-filter replacement, engine oil service after the 1st, vehicle check
10/29/2010- Expansion valve sticking, front seat belts sticking/jammed
05/23/2011- Engine air filter dirty, drink holder front broken, tail light-permanent malfunction, key battery remote permanent malfunction, oil service

View Poll Results: Buy Extended Warranty 50K/4Years : $4,000
Yes...BUY IT!	1	10.00%
Nahhh.....Save the money!	9	90.00%
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10-18-2011, 01:39 PM	#1
mendez Private 20 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	Extended Warranty Advice Guys I'm picking up a 2008 M3 for the first time! The car is in great conditions but has 57K miles...I got a good deal at a BMW Dealer The dealr ask me to consider an extended warranty for almost 4K more. Worth it I'm going to do the maintenance my self (Oil/Brakes/Filters Should I take it or not?? Thanks for the help! --Jose
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10-18-2011, 02:13 PM	#2
nineonenine Random person 59 Rep 354 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (0)	Ask them about the CNA extended warranty. More bang for your buck IMO as it can extend the warranty alot longer than another measly 2 years. But they both have their pros and cons (dealer vs CNA)
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10-18-2011, 02:14 PM	#3
Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	I usually say no but since the car has 57k i say buy it.... its not the maintenance is the problem... you got the car at high miles and we dont know what the previous owner did to the car... i could have sold you my car for 42k stock at 50k miles... in brand new conditions hope you got it cheaper than that.... __________________
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10-18-2011, 02:16 PM	#4
Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	BTW how much did you get the car for? __________________
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10-18-2011, 02:21 PM	#5
nineonenine Random person 59 Rep 354 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (0)	There are a few 08s around Raleigh with 60k or so going for high 30s
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10-18-2011, 02:57 PM	#6
mendez Private 20 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	THanks GUys! Fully loaded M3 for 36.5K.... Kbb price is 42K...I think I got a good deal because I can trade-in and get some money or be even. They gave me the BMW History Report and this is what it saids: 09/10/2008- Bowden cable, bonnet sticking/jammed. Fixed 09/08/2008- Micro-filter replaced 02/17/2009- Idle valve permanent malfunction. Fixed 03/30/2009-Micro filter replaced, wiper blades replaced, engine air filter dirty and replaced, 1st engine oil service- full maintenance 05/27/2009- Luggage compartment wiring harness incorrect connection/contact 04/28/2010- Brake fluid change, parking lamp bulb permanent malfunction- fixed, micro-filter replacement, engine oil service after the 1st, vehicle check 10/29/2010- Expansion valve sticking, front seat belts sticking/jammed 05/23/2011- Engine air filter dirty, drink holder front broken, tail light-permanent malfunction, key battery remote permanent malfunction, oil service
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