Extended Warranty plans for M cars?

W12x · 03-23-2013, 05:12 AM

A friend of mine is about to purchase an used 2010 M3 that's only got a few months of warranty left.

After searching around online he learned that the BMW extended warranty is not cheap, only covers TWO years after the original warranty expires, and heard that there are many excluded items.

Also some popular warranty options, such as Ford ESP, does not cover any M vehicles...

For all you guys with M cars that's no longer covered by the BMW manufacture warranty, which after market warranty/service contract do you use? Are there any good exclusionary warranty/service contracts that you know of?

mjposner · 03-23-2013, 05:49 AM

Dealer will negotiate on Warranty (and you don't have to buy the warranty at local dealer to get it).

I hear good things about Auto Pom:

Lisa Deneault
ldeneault@auto-pom.com
autoPOM!
Office: 800 724-8141 Ext. '3'
Direct: 949-246-9796

Skiptomylou37 · 03-23-2013, 12:40 PM

If your buddy has USAA by any chance tell him to check out extended warranties through them. I have never used USAA for warranties but I have a couple of family members who have had them and love them. Also, just looked up an M3 quote on their website and it looks like for around $3300, you can get a comprehensive warranty for 3yrs/36k miles.

W12x · 03-23-2013, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjposner

Dealer will negotiate on Warranty (and you don't have to buy the warranty at local dealer to get it).

I hear good things about Auto Pom:

Lisa Deneault
ldeneault@auto-pom.com
autoPOM!
Office: 800 724-8141 Ext. '3'
Direct: 949-246-9796

Thanks, will look into that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skiptomylou37

If your buddy has USAA by any chance tell him to check out extended warranties through them. I have never used USAA for warranties but I have a couple of family members who have had them and love them. Also, just looked up an M3 quote on their website and it looks like for around $3300, you can get a comprehensive warranty for 3yrs/36k miles.

Unfortunately he does not have USAA

duk · 03-23-2013, 05:20 PM

can u join usaa if you're not in the military?

mjposner · 03-23-2013, 05:35 PM

Generally in, ex or family member was or is.

gatorfast · 03-24-2013, 09:25 AM

Do more research on the BMW warranties. You can extend for more than 2 years and there are many options to chose from.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 03-24-2013, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W12x

A friend of mine is about to purchase an used 2010 M3 that's only got a few months of warranty left.

After searching around online he learned that the BMW extended warranty is not cheap, only covers TWO years after the original warranty expires, and heard that there are many excluded items.

Also some popular warranty options, such as Ford ESP, does not cover any M vehicles...

For all you guys with M cars that's no longer covered by the BMW manufacture warranty, which after market warranty/service contract do you use? Are there any good exclusionary warranty/service contracts that you know of?

I purchased my first ///M3 used it was a 2002 in 2004. The car had approx. 30K KM on the clock a doctor returned the car to BMW after a 2 year lease. The car was certified by BMW.

I never purchased extended warranty. The car saw only regular maintenance, a brake job, a set of new tires and 2 rear spring replacements (one at the time of sale and one by the new owner). I sold the car at approx. 60K KM the new owner now has over 100K KM.

My recommendation would be ... make sure the car is BMW inspected or certified, check past maintenance history (previous owners and BMW reports). This should help you in making your own decision ... one only you can make based on hard facts.

Good Luck

///M/// · 03-24-2013, 09:59 AM

Don't know who told you it's only 2 years. I got 3 years/36k extension for the powertrain for 2770.

TiAgMC · 03-24-2013, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W12x

A friend of mine is about to purchase an used 2010 M3 that's only got a few months of warranty left.

After searching around online he learned that the BMW extended warranty is not cheap, only covers TWO years after the original warranty expires, and heard that there are many excluded items.

Also some popular warranty options, such as Ford ESP, does not cover any M vehicles...

For all you guys with M cars that's no longer covered by the BMW manufacture warranty, which after market warranty/service contract do you use? Are there any good exclusionary warranty/service contracts that you know of?

shoot me the last 7 of his VIN and I can look up what warranties he can get and how much

OneMmmm · 03-24-2013, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skiptomylou37

If your buddy has USAA by any chance tell him to check out extended warranties through them. I have never used USAA for warranties but I have a couple of family members who have had them and love them. Also, just looked up an M3 quote on their website and it looks like for around $3300, you can get a comprehensive warranty for 3yrs/36k miles.

Crazy! Did not know USAA provided this.

Probably a dumb question, but could this apply to a used BMW purchased from a non-bmw dealer?

Skiptomylou37 · 03-25-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OneMmmm

Crazy! Did not know USAA provided this.

Probably a dumb question, but could this apply to a used BMW purchased from a non-bmw dealer?

Yes. All they need is the vehicle info. Doesn't matter where the car is purchased from.

wooderson · 03-25-2013, 07:33 PM

I have a platinum warranty, 3/36K through Fidelity that cost around $3700. The dealership, that I bring my car to, says that they are very reputable and they rarely have any problems getting paid on a claim. I just had over $3000 worth of work done and they didn't blink an eye.

mscdman · 04-26-2013, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjposner

Dealer will negotiate on Warranty (and you don't have to buy the warranty at local dealer to get it).

I hear good things about Auto Pom:

Lisa Deneault
ldeneault@auto-pom.com
autoPOM!
Office: 800 724-8141 Ext. '3'
Direct: 949-246-9796

Just called auto Pom. Seam reasonable. Wanted 2400 with a 100 deductible. The only thing that's scary is they say they have the right to use used or remanufactured parts.

Oh and they have a 30 day 1000 mile period before any claims can be filed

tjsabec · 04-26-2013, 03:01 PM

OP are you referring to the Certified Pre Owned warranty being 2 years?

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