[anacondatp]

just to update, I contacted BMW NA service rep, they told me they can transfer regular warranty and extended maintenance to me no problem and they already did it. for extended warranty, they told me to contact either the original dealer or the 3rd party vendor. so I called the 3rd party vendor, and they require the previous owner to contact them and fill out the application to transfer. this is where I am stuck. i don't know who he is and even if i do, i don't think i should contact him. i asked the dealer where i bought the car to see if they can help contact the previous owner but i think that's all i can do. if he says no, then the extended warranty will just be voided. hate to see the waste of money, but it's all i can do i guess. so just to confirm what everyone has said, yes it is transferable only if the original owner agrees to. thanks everyone