To buy or not to buy BMW Tire Protection?

[Karin156]

I'm picking up the X5 tomorrow and am wondering if its worth it to buy the tire protection? How much is it? Has anyone used their warranty?

[Kloogy]

It was around $600 bucks. Not worth it in my opinion. They are going to quote you dealer's price for replacing a tire. I can get the exact same ones for almost half of their price. Same happened with my E92.

[Thunder22]

I've had 3 X5's since 2001, never had the use for it once.

[motordavid]

Search Tab is your friend...here are a couple/three Threads on your wonderment topic. GL, mD

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http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ion-value.html

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...id-search.html

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...nce-quote.html

[Karin156]

Thanks...I am a newbie and am just learning how to navigate this site.

[Kloogy]

Think of it this way. If the dealer is trying to sell it to you in the Finance office, there is a 90% chance that you don't need it. The only thing I got was the wear and tear warranty which covers worn tires and dents, scratches and windshield. If I get a crack in my windshield, that alone will pay for 3 of the warranties. I also can turn my X5 in with bald tires and they will replace them for no cost to me.

[Jen]

Originally Posted by Kloogy

Think of it this way. If the dealer is trying to sell it to you in the Finance office, there is a 90% chance that you don't need it. The only thing I got was the wear and tear warranty which covers worn tires and dents, scratches and windshield. If I get a crack in my windshield, that alone will pay for 3 of the warranties. I also can turn my X5 in with bald tires and they will replace them for no cost to me.

got that one, too. think it might be worth the 700.00 i paid!

[Kloogy]

Originally Posted by Jen

got that one, too. think it might be worth the 700.00 i paid!

Me too. My dad had a rock chip the windshield on his 5 series, and it was close to 2 grand to replace it.

He was with me when I got the X5 and told me to make sure I got that coverage.

[smuggymba]

Originally Posted by Kloogy

Me too. My dad had a rock chip the windshield on his 5 series, and it was close to 2 grand to replace it.

He was with me when I got the X5 and told me to make sure I got that coverage.

That would be covered by insurance anyway...right?

[ard]

Originally Posted by Kloogy

Think of it this way. If the dealer is trying to sell it to you in the Finance office, there is a 90% chance that you don't need it. The only thing I got was the wear and tear warranty which covers worn tires and dents, scratches and windshield. If I get a crack in my windshield, that alone will pay for 3 of the warranties. I also can turn my X5 in with bald tires and they will replace them for no cost to me.

Do you people not have automobile insurance?!?!?


I had a $50 deductible on my Comprehensive coverage... it costs a few hundred bucks more a year...and given that I do two windshields a year among 5 cars, it pays for itself.

Not to mention deer collisions, or other comprehensive claims. (everything except hitting something). And Comp claims are not 'chargeable', in that they will not increase your rates. (edit: not all states, so check yours)

Collision I keep at 500.

So I guess I don't know why people buy 2,3 warranties for cars. Christ with 5 cars I'd go broke buying warranties! Why buy a 'worn tire warranty' and not just replace worn tires??? I mean what if they wear out 6 months before your lease is up?

And why do people use stupid "BMW Dealer Tire Prices" to justify their warranty purchases? You CAN patch a RFT, the tire MFG recommends it, and even if you need to replace it is ~100% more at a dealer.

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