Quick Preventative Maintenance Question

[chefwong]

Is the dealership selling the warranty, and ASSUMING they cover any repair without getting a issue of where 3rd party will cover X hours, but dealership is covering book time...and all you are paying is either nothing or small deductible, I would def . consider it...

If you are paying $$$ for a inspection, like a PPI, I'd probably trust a great INDY for a thorough in/out inspection over a dealership. YMMV though....

BTW, I've had GR8 Success with Warranty Direct....

My complete front end bushings, tie rods, control arms, engine & tranny mounts, water pump, alternator, ABS module, valve cover gaskets, vanos, and the list goes on......

[m5james]

With that low of mileage, I'd pocket what you'd be paying for it and ear mark it for better future use...mods Really, I highly doubt anything is going to go wrong soon with only 9k.

PS - very sexy S1RR...I'm jealous.

[hypnotiqdmg]

As always thanks for the help guys, Chef I decided against the warranty the dealership in WI was offering and will be talking to my dealer here in KY. If purchased I'd rather have one that I know they'll honor or already have a relationship with the company. Thanks for the heads up as I really haven't seen much praise on the forum in regards to third party warranties, I'll definitely check out Warranty Direct though.
Would prefer to take it to an INDY but we've just moved to KY and haven't had the chance to venture out to find a reputable guy around here. If we were back in VA the call would have already been made. .

m5James the urge is there and I still have a strong desire to just save the money like suggested. We'll see if the dealer says anything. Really though if I don't spend it on the warranty I may end up with an exhaust for the bike. Mmmm decisions decisions.

Ohh yeah where in Alexandria did you live, my wife and I just moved from Fredericksburg but worked up there off of Eisenhower. (Love the avatar as well)

[c4racer]

Originally Posted by hypnotiqdmg

As always thanks for the help guys, Chef I decided against the warranty the dealership in WI was offering and will be talking to my dealer here in KY. If purchased I'd rather have one that I know they'll honor or already have a relationship with the company. Thanks for the heads up as I really haven't seen much praise on the forum in regards to third party warranties, I'll definitely check out Warranty Direct though.
Would prefer to take it to an INDY but we've just moved to KY and haven't had the chance to venture out to find a reputable guy around here. If we were back in VA the call would have already been made. .

m5James the urge is there and I still have a strong desire to just save the money like suggested. We'll see if the dealer says anything. Really though if I don't spend it on the warranty I may end up with an exhaust for the bike. Mmmm decisions decisions.

Ohh yeah where in Alexandria did you live, my wife and I just moved from Fredericksburg but worked up there off of Eisenhower. (Love the avatar as well)

How funny - my 4.6is lived in KY before I got it. I drove it all the way to CA. Well - sort of, a buddy from Denver drove it halfway, and I drove it home from CO. 4K miles road trip. The PO is a BMW nut and long time E36 M3 owner. He may have some recommendations for a good indy. I know for the 4.6is he had all service done at Sam Swope BMW in Louisville.
They also did a full PPI for me prior to my purchase. Seem to be a rather competent dealer.

[hypnotiqdmg]

Originally Posted by c4racer

How funny - my 4.6is lived in KY before I got it. I drove it all the way to CA. Well - sort of, a buddy from Denver drove it halfway, and I drove it home from CO. 4K miles road trip. The PO is a BMW nut and long time E36 M3 owner. He may have some recommendations for a good indy. I know for the 4.6is he had all service done at Sam Swope BMW in Louisville.
They also did a full PPI for me prior to my purchase. Seem to be a rather competent dealer.

No way, it is indeed a small world, funny too because I thought my 8 hour drive home was bad. I was b1%chin to my wife about it now having almost a thousand more miles already, I couldn't imagine a 4k mile road trip. But really if anything you definitely know your vehicle by the time you're home.

Interesting you mention Sam Swope because that's where I'm heading Saturday morning. I've heard very good things about them not only from the few locals I've spoken with but also from a coworker who moved here recently like myself. His 540's radiator exploded ("Suprise") and he had it towed there. His first visit ever and they discounted his service by like 20% or so.

They'll definitely have to do for now until I can poke around the city or hear of a good indy for stuff I can't or don't feel confident doing. They're in a sense going to "PPI" it for me along with the oil service so we'll see how it goes. From there on out I'll take care or the oil and regular maint. items.

[c4racer]

Originally Posted by hypnotiqdmg

No way, it is indeed a small world, funny too because I thought my 8 hour drive home was bad. I was b1%chin to my wife about it now having almost a thousand more miles already, I couldn't imagine a 4k mile road trip. But really if anything you definitely know your vehicle by the time you're home.

Interesting you mention Sam Swope because that's where I'm heading Saturday morning. I've heard very good things about them not only from the few locals I've spoken with but also from a coworker who moved here recently like myself. His 540's radiator exploded ("Suprise") and he had it towed there. His first visit ever and they discounted his service by like 20% or so.

They'll definitely have to do for now until I can poke around the city or hear of a good indy for stuff I can't or don't feel confident doing. They're in a sense going to "PPI" it for me along with the oil service so we'll see how it goes. From there on out I'll take care or the oil and regular maint. items.

It was a great 2 day trip for me, about 2K miles. Went across hwy 50 through Utah and Nevada and was hauling the mail 90+ for a lot of it. nothing out there - no cars, no civilization at all. Some excellent scenery.
I really enjoyed the trip. Plus I got to hang out with my buddy in Vail for a few days before heading out.

[ekimv65]

Originally Posted by c4racer

I'd skip it. In 113K miles mine hasn't gone through much more that $3500 in repairs, even at a dealer. And the vast majority of those were beyond 70K. although time will play a factor more than miles for some items, so you may see things fail earlier than on vehicles that were driven more regularly. But still.

I just broke 90K and have not spent more than just maintenance on it other than items I wanted to change. I am unusual tough (like some here) in that I love to tinker with stuff and change stuff for the pleasure!


Enjoy the dream car, it is just that!!!

[hypnotiqdmg]

Originally Posted by c4racer

It was a great 2 day trip for me, about 2K miles. Went across hwy 50 through Utah and Nevada and was hauling the mail 90+ for a lot of it. nothing out there - no cars, no civilization at all. Some excellent scenery.
I really enjoyed the trip. Plus I got to hang out with my buddy in Vail for a few days before heading out.

Great pics! I can't wait to take a road trip and get some pictures of the X in nature or the city. Defintiely sounds like you had an enjoyable trip home.

[hypnotiqdmg]

Originally Posted by ekimv65

I just broke 90K and have not spent more than just maintenance on it other than items I wanted to change. I am unusual tough (like some here) in that I love to tinker with stuff and change stuff for the pleasure!


Enjoy the dream car, it is just that!!!

Glad to hear this news. Kinda puts a glimmer of hope as long as everything is well cared for. Thanks ekimv

[m5james]

Originally Posted by hypnotiqdmg

As always thanks for the help guys, Chef I decided against the warranty the dealership in WI was offering and will be talking to my dealer here in KY. If purchased I'd rather have one that I know they'll honor or already have a relationship with the company. Thanks for the heads up as I really haven't seen much praise on the forum in regards to third party warranties, I'll definitely check out Warranty Direct though.
Would prefer to take it to an INDY but we've just moved to KY and haven't had the chance to venture out to find a reputable guy around here. If we were back in VA the call would have already been made. .

m5James the urge is there and I still have a strong desire to just save the money like suggested. We'll see if the dealer says anything. Really though if I don't spend it on the warranty I may end up with an exhaust for the bike. Mmmm decisions decisions.

Ohh yeah where in Alexandria did you live, my wife and I just moved from Fredericksburg but worked up there off of Eisenhower. (Love the avatar as well)

I was in The Reserve at Eisenhower, the 5000 block of Eisenhower Ave. Convenient location since the the storage units were next door and then just down the street was a BMW parts supplier I like the east coast - the roads (at least in DC) we're so immaculate, the area had a generally nice feel...but that humidity and the police enforcement was a killer! I remember riding till 4-5 in the morning after meeting people at parks in DC and going on long rides around the Beltway, Baltimore, etc. I lived in Va Beach before that, so you thought I would have learned my lesson with that humidity.

Thanks, I can't remember where I found it, but it made me laugh out loud, so I figured someone else may get pleasure from it as well