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04-28-2009, 04:20 PM
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04-28-2009, 09:52 PM
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04-28-2009, 09:59 PM
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04-29-2009, 01:00 PM
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For anyone interested in the aftermarket warranty provided by BMW dealers, like i mentioned above in my post. I should be getting a fax shortly with the coverage. I'll have this as a PDF and will post here.
I'm considering going with the BMW Fidelity or with warranty direct. Fidelity quoted me the same 2655 for 5 yr 60mths for the Platinum coverage (PDF attached). Warranty Direct quoted me at approx $3800 with a $960 downpayment and payments over 60mths for SecureCare. Looks like they have a full coverage warranty as well "Luxury" - I've attached a comparison. Basically Luxury covers factory Navigation and DVD headrests etc. Fidelity's (BMW) service contract is similar, but with a 10% downpayment. I'll probably put down 20%-30% down to start ($300-$600). So Warranty Direct may cover more though in there maximum coverage warranty.. like glove box handle. Thing is - i have to look at everything and find out what's right for me. I can save myself $1000 by doing glove box replacement myself, because I'm pretty much capable I'd like to think. The interesting thing to me will be the door handles and actuators, window coverage etc. Things like the coolant and the air suspension. the big ticket items i'm not willing to fix myself. BMW mentioned wear and tear items are not covered. Warranty Direct said they were. So that will be the difference maker for me. Wait - as i was typing the service brochure fro BMW came in. I couldn't get a sample service contract from BMW, but I could from Warranty Direct. What's attached from Fidelity (BMW) is just the brochure, NOT a sample service contract. I've also included the quotes for both. ---------------------------------------- Warranty Direct quote is atached as jpg. These quotes are for 4 yrs UP TO XX miles. So 4 yrs 60k miles for my car with 20k miles is 4yrs +40k miles. So odomoter reads 60k. Unlike fidelity where it would be when odomoter reads 80k. They also provide airbag electronic optional coverage. Which BMW does not offer any coverage for. Warranty Direct allows you to go to any independent shop or dealer of your choice. They pay via their corp credit card. SecureCare Sample Contract ------------------------------------------- BMW / Fidelity Quote for my car: min yrs 3 / min mile 36000 max 7yrs / 100k miles $50 reducing deductible (means if you go to where you purchased - you dont pay the deductible) Platinum 3rs 36k $1754 Patinum 7yrs 100k $4902 Platinum 5yr 60k miles $2655 All Prices will be plus tax. Payment plan available - 10% down and 0% financing for 18 mths from a CC or checking acount automatic withdrawal. BMW Fidelity is covered at all dealerships - haven't confirmed if independent shops as well. I think at dealer is the important part unless you have a dealer that's a few hundred miles away and it's just inconvenient. Also - the mileage is + your current mileage. So, if you have 20,000 miles your warranty at 5 yrs 60k is 5yrs up to 80k. Make sense? I've confirmed that BMW doesnt cover wear and tear items like CV joints etc. EDIT: Also just confirmed that iDrive, Navigation, Speakers all control units etc is covered. She basically said it's better than the BMW factory warranty which doesnt cover Nav, iDrive or most electronic components etc. She said Air Suspension is not SPECIFICALLY listed as an exclusion so it is covered. I've recorded the conversation and will use it in a court of law. I have to bring the car in tomorrow so they can verify the mileage. I might just make them fix the folding mirrors. <Removed Contact Person for Rallye BMW by request. She's getting alot of calls, you can contact your local BMW dealer and ask for the fidelity warranty. If they don't have Fidelity let me know> EDIT - added Fidelity Warranty Services web site. Click for the Protection Plan: Vehicle Protection Plan Their web site: Fidelity Warranty Services - Home Page ----------------------- Basically - because of price - and the fact that i don't think Warranty Direct is providing much more, and i think i can come out of pocket for the few things (hopefully unlikely things) that aren't covered by BMW Fidelity or i can fix myself with the help of this great forum.. I'm going to go with the BMW Fidelity warranty. The first thing i'm fixing is my folding mirrors.
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Last edited by rastaFarai; 05-04-2009 at 04:38 PM. Reason: Changed BMW fax and added actual PDF for Fidelity and added Fidelity web site to post
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04-29-2009, 02:14 PM
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This will be a great post, but right now it's a bit confusing. You discuss Warranty Direct but the brochure is Fidelity. Can you get quotes from both (or more) sources and do a comparison table? Also info on the details of your car would be nice (and what each company wants to know about it).
BTW, I don't know about 'wear & tear' stuff being covered so this is something you REALLY need to look at carefully because it is somewhat of a grey area. For example, a suspension component will most certainly fall under wear and tear, but a window regulator might be considered an electrical part or a wear and tear part, which now potentially gives them 2 reasons to deny coverage. I do know that Fidelity will cover electrical stuff like the idrive knob setup which has been known to fail and is something NOT covered by BMW under CPO or the BMW Original Owner Protection Program. I don't know about Warranty Direct's policy covering it, but it would be interesting to know. (I know you don't have idrive, it's just an example)
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04-29-2009, 04:02 PM
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So my car is a 2005 BMW X5 4.8iS and warranty just expired less than 30 days before i purchased. December 29th 2008. I purchased late Jan. Quote:
I'm going to ask about the air suspension on the 4.8 since that seems to be something ppl bring up on the 4.8. But it wasn't listed as NOT covered, so it should be. Phone call to BMW Fidelity to follow. Quote:
You're right - i don't have iDrive. To be honest - it should cover it. The lady told me it's basically better than original warranty in alot of ways. BUT, don't take my word for it. Call the BMW dealer. From the brochure, if it's not listed as an exclusion under Platinum - then it's covered. So Platinum is everything from powertrain, silver through gold etc. What she told me is that if it's not excluded then it's covered.
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04-30-2009, 01:06 AM
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rastaFarai - make sure you also coordinate with jsears who mentioned having the ability to get an inside deal on an extended warranty of some sort.
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04-30-2009, 01:08 PM
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I am happy with the rate I got actually. It seems really low for what the coverage is. I'll be scheduling my folding mirror fix :-D Don't think i want to know what the inside deal is..
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04-30-2009, 03:50 PM
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Great write up in post # 96. Two things. You might have a few days to still cancel the contract if you decide against it. Many companies do this. Contact jsears to see what he can get and make your decision from there. Also post the results!
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