Did you buy Extended Warranty? Please fill out Poll

mdosu · 06-10-2011, 12:05 PM

If you bought it, please let me know which one you bought and were you able to negoitate a price better than MSRP?

I know the parts of the topic here may be been debated ad naseum. I'm not trying to debate the merits, I just want to know what package you actually bought out of pocket. Not what package was given to you from CPO Used car or extra warranty offered on your purchase or warranty work or anything unrelated.

If you're unfamiliar with the existing packages please visit this site to avoid confusion of terms and packages:

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...rotection.aspx
http://resource.bmwusa.com/pdf_3927f...458c3059d.arox

kscarrol · 06-10-2011, 12:12 PM

No poll to vote! But I did not get the Extended Warranty, yet. Am thinking about it though. What is the MSRP?

mdosu · 06-10-2011, 12:16 PM

^yep, that's why I posted this, I'm getting ready to think hard about buying this. A bearing issue would cost you around $3k out the pocket about the price of one of those warranties.

Poll is up now, it took a while to write it as you can see. lol

Crazy Bimmer · 06-10-2011, 12:21 PM

Still under factory warranty but dont plan on buying an extended warranty.

We have many good independent BMW shops around here that i trust and hopefully can do the work when/if the time comes.

Most of these extended warranties are only good for an extra 2 years after factory warranty is over. Im willing to gamble that i wont have $4k+ (cost of some extended warranty) in repairs in those 2 years.

mdosu · 06-10-2011, 12:26 PM

^yeah, that's where I'm leaning too.

Grail05 · 06-10-2011, 12:28 PM

i dont think i will be buying the extended. although lately i have been thinking about it a lot... i have an 08 and worried about what i have been reading in regards to engine blow up... forgot whats it called.

m3keash · 06-10-2011, 12:48 PM

I bought extended Maintenance and Warranty. 1 1/2 brake job would pay for the maintenance. I've always heard from friends who owned BMW's that the parts are expensive so thought the extended warranty would serve as a good insurance policy. The F&I guy was willing to give me $500 off with me just hinting at it.

I'm not one to work on cars myself and have always preferred dealer service to make sure everything is done by the book.

PKL · 06-10-2011, 05:15 PM

When I bought my car all the extended warranty packages were insanely priced i just opted out. I did buy extended maintenance.

scrummie2 · 06-10-2011, 05:33 PM

I have two years to decide on this, I figure, but am interested in hearing people's thoughts. Also, price ranges for the various levels.

mdosu · 07-05-2011, 08:56 AM

bump anyone else who's purchased?

Lorde · 08-02-2011, 10:49 AM

I heard that you can get 4 years or up to 100k miles for $4200 and pay over a 12 or 18 month period, no interest. Guy I talked to with an 08 M3 said he went to Passport BMW in the DC/MD/VA area to buy this. I'm going to Annapolis BMW to see what they offer.

Z K · 08-02-2011, 11:00 AM

Here in California the MSRP for EVP when I purchased the car was $3500 for Powertrain +, $5500 for Gold and $6000 for Platnum. This extends coverage up to 6 yr/100k miles and does not include maintenance.

Yes, you can bargain with them but don't expect much off the MSRP.

sameh · 08-02-2011, 11:08 AM

several months ago there was a thread collecting members who were interested in buying the EW..I am interested in platinum 6/100..I think if members of this forum got their act together we can get a good bargin from Steve Thomas..I bet 20 of us out there could do it..count me in if you start that.

dibxna · 08-02-2011, 11:09 AM

i just went to the lot and bought the car as a CPO car. balance of 4 year 50k warranty and extended 2 year 100k warranty with a 50 dollar deductible for service visits. not sure what its called, sorry

it was built in to the car cost.

ES_TRADER · 08-02-2011, 11:31 AM

instead of dropping 4k+ on the warranty, im using that money to buy a 4post car lift for my garage and complete set of shop tools...ill fix it myself...did all the maintenance/repairs for my e46 all the way up to 140k and the car is still running great..recently replaced the RTABs and radiator/cracked expansion tank..fun little projects...saved a ton too....imo, the only thing that is difficult about servicing a car is NOT having a lift and the proper tools...ill only be screwed if my engine or DCT blows up...

SHADY1 · 08-03-2011, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z K

Here in California the MSRP for EVP when I purchased the car was $3500 for Powertrain +, $5500 for Gold and $6000 for Platnum. This extends coverage up to 6 yr/100k miles and does not include maintenance.

Yes, you can bargain with them but don't expect much off the MSRP.

WoW $6000.00 for Platnum in Cali 6yr/100k not include maintenance thats just crazy. I paid $4400.00 for this exact package here in Texas and my wallet is still smoking. I can afford to pay for maintenance

but when something goes wrong that makes this car go into limp mode

its going to Cost $$$$ and I had to use my extended warranty twice already

e90_2_f80 · 08-03-2011, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

If you bought it, please let me know which one you bought and were you able to negoitate a price better than MSRP?

I know the parts of the topic here may be been debated ad naseum. I'm not trying to debate the merits, I just want to know what package you actually bought out of pocket. Not what package was given to you from CPO Used car or extra warranty offered on your purchase or warranty work or anything unrelated.

If you're unfamiliar with the existing packages please visit this site to avoid confusion of terms and packages:

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...rotection.aspx
http://resource.bmwusa.com/pdf_3927f...458c3059d.arox

I have read about another alternative to this.

Some dealers are actually CPOing cars (for a fee) and extending the warranty if warranty you are after. If you search you will find it.

The coat of maintenance is at break-even. What I am scared of is warranty issues.

Nine · 08-03-2011, 08:44 AM

If the sales team can cut deals when selling pre-owned cars, I'm sure (not really) there are deals to be made when you are buying just the protection.

Lorde · 08-10-2011, 12:37 PM

Annapolis BMW had a special going on where they took $400 off of these plans for the month of July. So, I just missed it.

mdosu · 08-10-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snig

Annapolis BMW had a special going on where they took $400 off of these plans for the month of July. So, I just missed it.

i'm sure if you ask for it, they might still grant it. These things are usually pretty fluid and flexible.

Lorde · 08-10-2011, 12:50 PM

Have you decided on what protection you're going to get? I'm leaning between:

7yr/100,000 mile Powertrain + and Gold, although I think i'll be good on the Powertrain +. I wonder if they can bring down the price by upping the co-pay (standard is $50 copay).

I usually keep cars for about 4 years.

mdosu · 08-10-2011, 02:12 PM

i'm thinking the cheapest, Powertrain +, 7 Year 70k (I have a low mileage car, probably won't hit 100k until 2016-7)

View Poll Results: What did you decide?
Car under existing warranty: Powertrain + 5Y 100k	14	10.00%
Car under existing warranty: Powertrain + 6Y 100k	8	5.71%
Car under existing warranty: Powertrain + 7Y 70k	4	2.86%
Car under existing warranty: Powertrain + 7Y 100k	3	2.14%
Car under existing warranty: Gold 5Y 100k	3	2.14%
Car under existing warranty: Gold 6Y 100k	0	0%
Car under existing warranty: Gold 7Y 70k	1	0.71%
Car under existing warranty: Gold 7Y 100k	0	0%
Car under existing warranty: Platinum 5Y 100k	5	3.57%
Car under existing warranty: Platinum 6Y 100k	8	5.71%
Car under existing warranty: Platinum 7Y 70k	3	2.14%
Car under existing warranty: Platinum 7Y 100k	9	6.43%
Car out of warranty when I purchased: So I bought one of the 3 options offered in my case	4	2.86%
Not buying it b/c it's a rip off or I can fix everything myself (please specify)	51	36.43%
Not buying it b/c I won't be keeping this car past or significantly past the warranty peroid	27	19.29%
Voters: 140. You may not vote on this poll

06-10-2011, 12:05 PM	#1
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8890 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	No poll to vote! But I did not get the Extended Warranty, yet. Am thinking about it though. What is the MSRP? __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	^yep, that's why I posted this, I'm getting ready to think hard about buying this. A bearing issue would cost you around $3k out the pocket about the price of one of those warranties. Poll is up now, it took a while to write it as you can see. lol
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Still under factory warranty but dont plan on buying an extended warranty. We have many good independent BMW shops around here that i trust and hopefully can do the work when/if the time comes. Most of these extended warranties are only good for an extra 2 years after factory warranty is over. Im willing to gamble that i wont have $4k+ (cost of some extended warranty) in repairs in those 2 years. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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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 dont think i will be buying the extended. although lately i have been thinking about it a lot... i have an 08 and worried about what i have been reading in regards to engine blow up... forgot whats it called. __________________
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m3keash Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 243 Posts Drives: E93, JB/Bamboo, Adv.1 8.3 20s Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I bought extended Maintenance and Warranty. 1 1/2 brake job would pay for the maintenance. I've always heard from friends who owned BMW's that the parts are expensive so thought the extended warranty would serve as a good insurance policy. The F&I guy was willing to give me $500 off with me just hinting at it. I'm not one to work on cars myself and have always preferred dealer service to make sure everything is done by the book. __________________ JB, Bamboo, every option, 20" Adv.1
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PKL Brigadier General 846 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2020 M4, 2022 X6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Fernando Valley iTrader: (1)	When I bought my car all the extended warranty packages were insanely priced i just opted out. I did buy extended maintenance. __________________
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scrummie2 Vagabond 6 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2014 X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2000 328Ci Dinan 3 [0.00]	I have two years to decide on this, I figure, but am interested in hearing people's thoughts. Also, price ranges for the various levels. __________________ Coming soon
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	bump anyone else who's purchased?
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Z K Major General 1887 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	Here in California the MSRP for EVP when I purchased the car was $3500 for Powertrain +, $5500 for Gold and $6000 for Platnum. This extends coverage up to 6 yr/100k miles and does not include maintenance. Yes, you can bargain with them but don't expect much off the MSRP.
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sameh Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche 911S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	several months ago there was a thread collecting members who were interested in buying the EW..I am interested in platinum 6/100..I think if members of this forum got their act together we can get a good bargin from Steve Thomas..I bet 20 of us out there could do it..count me in if you start that. __________________ 2011 E92 JB/BL/DCT--->80K Miles 2015 F80 SS/SO/DCT?->28K Miles 2015 Porsche 911S
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dibxna Lieutenant 45 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2015 MW F82 M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: arizona iTrader: (0)	i just went to the lot and bought the car as a CPO car. balance of 4 year 50k warranty and extended 2 year 100k warranty with a 50 dollar deductible for service visits. not sure what its called, sorry it was built in to the car cost. __________________ 15' F82 M4 :: Mineral White w/ Speed Cloth! :: DCT :: fully optioned minus CCB 09' E90 M3 :: Le Mans Blue w/ silver novillo :: DCT 66' 427 Big Block Corvette :: Maroon :: Straight Piped 56' ford f-100 truck :: NSX blue :: lowered :: custom interior :: custom audio :: colorado custom wheels
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ES_TRADER Colonel 344 Rep 2,928 Posts Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2012 328i E92 [10.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [8.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	instead of dropping 4k+ on the warranty, im using that money to buy a 4post car lift for my garage and complete set of shop tools...ill fix it myself...did all the maintenance/repairs for my e46 all the way up to 140k and the car is still running great..recently replaced the RTABs and radiator/cracked expansion tank..fun little projects...saved a ton too....imo, the only thing that is difficult about servicing a car is NOT having a lift and the proper tools...ill only be screwed if my engine or DCT blows up...
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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	If the sales team can cut deals when selling pre-owned cars, I'm sure (not really) there are deals to be made when you are buying just the protection.
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Lorde Ya ya ya, I am Lorde, ya ya! 266 Rep 2,772 Posts Drives: E90 M3, 2015 SQ5 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Snig iTrader: (10) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	Annapolis BMW had a special going on where they took $400 off of these plans for the month of July. So, I just missed it.
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Lorde Ya ya ya, I am Lorde, ya ya! 266 Rep 2,772 Posts Drives: E90 M3, 2015 SQ5 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Snig iTrader: (10) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	Have you decided on what protection you're going to get? I'm leaning between: 7yr/100,000 mile Powertrain + and Gold, although I think i'll be good on the Powertrain +. I wonder if they can bring down the price by upping the co-pay (standard is $50 copay). I usually keep cars for about 4 years.
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	i'm thinking the cheapest, Powertrain +, 7 Year 70k (I have a low mileage car, probably won't hit 100k until 2016-7)
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