Originally Posted by peabo

Hi B-man,

We bought our X5 in 2000. After three years, BMW offered us an extended maintenance and warranty package for $3,500 (for the first three years or 50,000 miles of the car's life, everything was covered by the original maintenance and warranty package).

This extended program covered us for 3 more years or up to 75,000 miles.

It was the BEST $3,500 we every spent!!!

During that period, the following required service by the dealer:

1. speed sensor
2. Inspection 2
3. rear sensors
4. Output shaft seal
5. Oil service
6. Recharge a/c
7. Left rear window regulator
8. Right rear window regulator
9. Front brakes
10. Front axle boot
11. Left front window regulator

We also thought about this decision, but for us, the peace of mind was worth it. I think the extended warranty companies vary in reliability, so I would check them out thoroughly. BMW's extended warranty program was excellent, in my opinion.

Hope this helps,
Peabo