Goodbye warranty & maintenance plan!

S65B40 · 03-18-2012, 10:57 AM

You're not alone Greg! My car turned 4 years old on the 15th, tough she only has roughly 14.5k miles on her!

Andrew_K_AZ · 03-18-2012, 11:13 AM

Mine turned 4 on March 15th and just rolled past 22,500 miles.

From this point forward, I will be taking mine to Bavarian Motors in Phoenix for service and repairs. No red carpet, free loaners, service reps in suits and pretty cashier girls, but they have BMW trained techs and have always done a great job on my BMWs for the past 10 years at a very reasonable cost. They are also very flexible when it comes to working with, installing or troubleshooting any aftermarket components which the Dealer Service Centers don't typically like to deal with.

jin.patrick · 03-18-2012, 10:48 PM

Mine is up in about 2 months!
It has ~52,500km (so that makes it about 33,000 miles)

jin.patrick · 03-18-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew_K_AZ

Mine turned 4 on March 15th and just rolled past 22,500 miles.

From this point forward, I will be taking mine to Bavarian Motors in Phoenix for service and repairs. No red carpet, free loaners, service reps in suits and pretty cashier girls, but they have BMW trained techs and have always done a great job on my BMWs for the past 10 years at a very reasonable cost. They are also very flexible when it comes to working with, installing or troubleshooting any aftermarket components which the Dealer Service Centers don't typically like to deal with.

awwwww that sucks..

Yeah at my dealership it seems like they only hire cute girls as cashiers and coffee-servers :P

It's awesome

JIO · 03-19-2012, 02:31 AM

Mine is up in November. I still only have 4900 miles. The car has never been in the rain which is why so few miles from an Oregonian. This is my 6th M car and this one is a keeper. I'm retired so I travel a lot and don't drive as much. The car, when it goes out, usually ends up at the track for its exercise. I'm not a big turbo fan so I doubt I'll get the new M3 when it comes out in a few years. Might be time for a 911S.

sameh · 03-19-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 4G63

I have 38K miles in just over 1 year and it's not even my daily driver. Seems such a waste of money to let it sit in the garage as much as you guys do. This car is not an investment IMO so just drive it til it dies. What are you going to do with it when you're too old to drive anymore?

I hear you, mine has 39K miles in less than 2 years. I'll be out of warranty in 5 month (less than 2.5 years from purchase date). I bought the gold 6/100,000 extended warranty last month.

armyav8tor · 03-19-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sameh

I hear you, mine has 39K miles in less than 2 years. I'll be out of warranty in 5 month (less than 2.5 years from purchase date). I bought the gold 6/100,000 extended warranty last month.

Would you mind telling me how much this gold plan is? Is it from BMW and if so, which dealership? I got to start shopping now, not that I foresee any issues with this car but I drive it harder than most. If its not at the track, it's on the trip back and forth from the track or it's sitting in the garage.

MMMorish · 03-19-2012, 11:08 AM

MY warranty expired yesterday and it's in the dealer today getting a last minute warranty service done to it.

4 years old and 30500 kilometers or 18951 miles on the clock and it's been a great car so far. I look forward to driving it for a while.

sameh · 03-19-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by armyav8tor

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Originally Posted by sameh

I hear you, mine has 39K miles in less than 2 years. I'll be out of warranty in 5 month (less than 2.5 years from purchase date). I bought the gold 6/100,000 extended warranty last month.

Would you mind telling me how much this gold plan is? Is it from BMW and if so, which dealership? I got to start shopping now, not that I foresee any issues with this car but I drive it harder than most. If its not at the track, it's on the trip back and forth from the track or it's sitting in the garage.

My Gold 6/100,000 was from BMW
Plano, TX dealer (Classic)
$5100 (no tax added)

freshwhite335 · 03-19-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

No, getting a new ML for my wife first. I've gone a full model cycle in the past and will decide when the new one comes out. Probably won't be getting one of the first.

did you get the Dynamic Handling Pack? Been waiting to hear someones opinion on an ML with it and I can't find one on the ground to look at.

PortoM3 · 03-19-2012, 01:43 PM

my warranty expired last week. four years old with 8,000 miles. I travel all the time, so I hardly drive the car. the battery died and the dealer first tried to get me to pay for it, but was nice enough to replace my battery and give me my last free oil change.
Happy b day to your car.

darkw1sh · 03-19-2012, 02:25 PM

Mine will be 6 in June and she has almost 100k on her.... and running and looking like she's just a wee baby

armyav8tor · 03-19-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

My Gold 6/100,000 was from BMW
Plano, TX dealer (Classic)
$5100 (no tax added)

Oh ok thanks, your info says NC so I thought you are in north Carolina also.

drakar99 · 03-19-2012, 03:30 PM

I hit 4 years in August...just had 30K service last week. Wondering if I should chance life without an extended warranty. I don't want to replace this bulletproof car...certainly not with a new 6 cyl. in a few years. Thoughts on the warranty?

1MOREMOD · 03-19-2012, 03:51 PM

There was a poll about this. Think I may have started that one. Its split about 50-50. I choose not to extend warranty or maintenance. I will save that money and do a lot of the wrenching myself and hope the engine and tranny stay together. Prayer meetings have been started.

Georgeair · 04-03-2012, 10:25 AM

My warranty ran out 3/29/12, and warranty is over 6/29/12 ('08 demo). Only 14K to date, the last year since a relocation to Dallas has seen way too few miles.....

STALKER · 04-03-2012, 12:19 PM

My warranty ended on the 31st of March, got 70 000km on her with about 20 track days. Running strong and trouble free, hopefully stays that way.

Moxie · 04-03-2012, 12:26 PM

Mine ended Sep 2011 - Only two year warrenty for US spec here in Germany.

mdosu · 04-03-2012, 01:36 PM

mine is up at end of May, I'll have approximately 22k miles at that time. No issues so far, other than I just fucking curbed a wheel this weekend parking.

1MOREMOD · 04-03-2012, 02:27 PM

dont do that. or maybe you have an excuse now for a new set?

03-18-2012, 10:57 AM	#45
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03-18-2012, 11:13 AM	#46
Andrew_K_AZ Secret Racer 4 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 (AW/BLK) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Mine turned 4 on March 15th and just rolled past 22,500 miles. From this point forward, I will be taking mine to Bavarian Motors in Phoenix for service and repairs. No red carpet, free loaners, service reps in suits and pretty cashier girls, but they have BMW trained techs and have always done a great job on my BMWs for the past 10 years at a very reasonable cost. They are also very flexible when it comes to working with, installing or troubleshooting any aftermarket components which the Dealer Service Centers don't typically like to deal with. __________________ 2008 E92 M3, Alpine White & Black Extended Leather, 6MT with all options. Slightly Moded: BMW M Performance Exhaust, Rear LCI Taillight Retrofit, Angel iBrights, MGP Aluminum Caliper Covers, H&R Springs, H&R Spacers (15mm F and 12.5mm R) with +1 tires, Aluminum Pedals, Black Gloss Front and Hood Grills, Alpine White Side Grills and front reflectors, Active Autowerke Green Performance Filter.
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03-18-2012, 10:48 PM	#47
jin.patrick Lieutenant 33 Rep 433 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montréal, QC iTrader: (0)	Mine is up in about 2 months! It has ~52,500km (so that makes it about 33,000 miles)
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03-19-2012, 02:31 AM	#49
JIO Captain 46 Rep 636 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 M3 w/DCT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Eugene, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Mine is up in November. I still only have 4900 miles. The car has never been in the rain which is why so few miles from an Oregonian. This is my 6th M car and this one is a keeper. I'm retired so I travel a lot and don't drive as much. The car, when it goes out, usually ends up at the track for its exercise. I'm not a big turbo fan so I doubt I'll get the new M3 when it comes out in a few years. Might be time for a 911S.
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03-19-2012, 11:08 AM	#52
MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	MY warranty expired yesterday and it's in the dealer today getting a last minute warranty service done to it. 4 years old and 30500 kilometers or 18951 miles on the clock and it's been a great car so far. I look forward to driving it for a while. __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
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03-19-2012, 01:43 PM	#55
PortoM3 M3lover 27 Rep 485 Posts Drives: SSII M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany iTrader: (1)	my warranty expired last week. four years old with 8,000 miles. I travel all the time, so I hardly drive the car. the battery died and the dealer first tried to get me to pay for it, but was nice enough to replace my battery and give me my last free oil change. Happy b day to your car.
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03-19-2012, 02:25 PM	#56
darkw1sh Captain 88 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles/Woodland Hills/Thousand Oaks/ *Santa Cruz* iTrader: (23)	Mine will be 6 in June and she has almost 100k on her.... and running and looking like she's just a wee baby
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03-19-2012, 03:30 PM	#58
drakar99 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 42 Posts Drives: '08 M3 coupe,DCT, Perf. exh Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	I hit 4 years in August...just had 30K service last week. Wondering if I should chance life without an extended warranty. I don't want to replace this bulletproof car...certainly not with a new 6 cyl. in a few years. Thoughts on the warranty?
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03-19-2012, 03:51 PM	#59
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	There was a poll about this. Think I may have started that one. Its split about 50-50. I choose not to extend warranty or maintenance. I will save that money and do a lot of the wrenching myself and hope the engine and tranny stay together. Prayer meetings have been started. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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04-03-2012, 10:25 AM	#60
Georgeair Captain 80 Rep 803 Posts Drives: '08 Melbourne E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, MS iTrader: (2)	My warranty ran out 3/29/12, and warranty is over 6/29/12 ('08 demo). Only 14K to date, the last year since a relocation to Dallas has seen way too few miles..... __________________ Objects in mirror are slower than they appear.
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04-03-2012, 12:19 PM	#61
STALKER Brigadier General 169 Rep 3,831 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, Golf R Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (5)	My warranty ended on the 31st of March, got 70 000km on her with about 20 track days. Running strong and trouble free, hopefully stays that way. __________________
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04-03-2012, 12:26 PM	#62
Moxie Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,895 Posts Drives: AW 328d Touring/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (12)	Mine ended Sep 2011 - Only two year warrenty for US spec here in Germany.
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04-03-2012, 01:36 PM	#63
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	mine is up at end of May, I'll have approximately 22k miles at that time. No issues so far, other than I just fucking curbed a wheel this weekend parking.
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04-03-2012, 02:27 PM	#64
1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	dont do that. or maybe you have an excuse now for a new set? __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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