is this a good price for extended warranty coverage?

[Dygital]

So I called around and had found a dealership down south who had extended my original owner warranty to 5/yr 100,000mi for $3,375. Do you guys think this is a good price?

[2002Silver4.6is]

I highly recommend Mercury Select. I pay about $2,300 for the Platinum plan and they have been nice enough to pay for a new CV joint with zero hastle.

http://www.mercuryselect.com/

[Dygital]

after talking to my CSR (who I know pretty well) he, along with other folks, have recommended going with BMW to extend the warranty simply b/c it's less hassle - just drop it off like i do now and they take care of the rest. I don't mind paying a little extra for going to the source.

P.S. Mercury Select does not offer warranty in CA

[motordavid]

Dyg,
Just curious...
-is it a BMW "CPO" ext warranty or, a "2OP" BMW ext warranty or,
a stlr offering?

[NINCHS]

I dont use this service but you can get a quote online from http://warrantydirect.com/

Might help for your comparison

[ljnlaw]

I am in the same boat and will be looking soon too, I have 44k on my 4.6is, here are some other co.s you may want to call
- Penn Warranty (800) 356-9441
- Assure-A-Car (800) 685-6146
- Easy Care (888) 327-9400

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by Dygital

So I called around and had found a dealership down south who had extended my original owner warranty to 5/yr 100,000mi for $3,375. Do you guys think this is a good price?

If that is the price for the BMW Original Owner Protection Plan warranty then I'd say that is NOT a good price. Unless something changed in the last year or so the MSRP was less than that at $3249. Dealer cost is $2499.

I would shop around more. Call Morristown and Crevier. I got mine from Crevier and promised them I wouldn't tell how much I paid but I will say I got it for less than MSRP.

I would get this warranty if you can. The 3rd party products can be good and especially so for second and third owners who cannot get the BMW warranty. I have been very pleased with my BMW extended warranty so far.

[Dygital]

This is BMW Original Owner Protection program. I jumped on it b/c BMW of San Fran quoted over $4K!!! A lot of others were roughly $400 less give or take, that's why I jumped on this one. I don't want a 3rd party warranty as speaking to my CSR, they paint you a totally different picture BEFORE you buy than the one you see when you need THEM. Plus, A LOT of 3rd party warranty companies (WD, etc) are not offered in CA, and even if/when they will be, similar coverage as I got would cost upwards of $4K.

[PersonaNonGrata]

Originally Posted by Dygital

This is BMW Original Owner Protection program. I jumped on it b/c BMW of San Fran quoted over $4K!!! A lot of others were roughly $400 less give or take, that's why I jumped on this one. I don't want a 3rd party warranty as speaking to my CSR, they paint you a totally different picture BEFORE you buy than the one you see when you need THEM. Plus, A LOT of 3rd party warranty companies (WD, etc) are not offered in CA, and even if/when they will be, similar coverage as I got would cost upwards of $4K.

Sorry. I thought that you were looking to buy and not post-purchase. At least you're covered and you will be pleased with the BMW warranty. Just remember it's $50 PER VISIT so try knock out a few things each time.

[motordavid]

Dyg,
Congrats on getting the Beast covered...
remember it is CPO-like in coverage and not quite as
extensive as the orig Warr/Maint coverage.

And, use it: it goes away in 24 months.
GL,mD