Fidelity (or similar) powertrain warranty & RBs

v8 Mack · 06-23-2019, 09:48 AM

Hi,

I know there’s plenty of threads on aftermarket warranties but most seem to go for Platinum, I’m looking at getting an e9x and really mostly concerned about RB failure.

Does anybody know if the basic powertrain warranty from Fidelity, or similar, will cover a rod bearing failure? From the documentation I have right online I can’t see any reason why it wouldn’t, just thought I’d ask in case anybody had any insight.

Thanks for any input!

rnp614 · 07-07-2019, 07:11 AM

Also curious here

Sephiroth · 07-07-2019, 07:16 AM

If you are intent on spending money on a warranty, why not repurpose that money to fix the problem in the first place? Why do you want to wait for the failure to occur and then fight a warranty company over it?

Golddots · 07-07-2019, 05:59 PM

I work at a dealership and regularly see the inspector that comes out for several insurance companies including fidelity.

Most likely you'll be covered when the engine is locked up or making obvious noise. Imho

Golddots · 07-07-2019, 06:00 PM

Fwiw I've asked this same guy if he ever had an s65 motor blow and he told me "no".

I work near DC and he frequents the BMW dealership where I took my m3 before my warranty expired.

McSwine · 07-07-2019, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

If you are intent on spending money on a warranty, why not repurpose that money to fix the problem in the first place? Why do you want to wait for the failure to occur and then fight a warranty company over it?

Maybe because something other than the rod bearings might fail?

Mr. BMW · 07-08-2019, 09:43 AM

I have Ally and they supposedly cover everything.

https://www.ally.com/auto/vehicle-protection/

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v8 Mack New Member 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Goat Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Fidelity (or similar) powertrain warranty & RBs Hi, I know there’s plenty of threads on aftermarket warranties but most seem to go for Platinum, I’m looking at getting an e9x and really mostly concerned about RB failure. Does anybody know if the basic powertrain warranty from Fidelity, or similar, will cover a rod bearing failure? From the documentation I have right online I can’t see any reason why it wouldn’t, just thought I’d ask in case anybody had any insight. Thanks for any input!
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Golddots Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 280 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: nova iTrader: (1)	I work at a dealership and regularly see the inspector that comes out for several insurance companies including fidelity. Most likely you'll be covered when the engine is locked up or making obvious noise. Imho
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Golddots Second Lieutenant 85 Rep 280 Posts Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: nova iTrader: (1)	Fwiw I've asked this same guy if he ever had an s65 motor blow and he told me "no". I work near DC and he frequents the BMW dealership where I took my m3 before my warranty expired.
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