Did I do ok?

[DWill]

My 2010 MSport has just about reached the end of its warranty, so I went in search of maintenance extension and BMW warranty.

After som negotiating I was able to pick up both the maintenance extension Premium warranty for about 5k.

The maintenance is the same as the new car maintenance program. Its good for 6 years or 100k mikes. Given that my car seems to go through brakes at 30k- 32k I should get at least 2 sets of brakes out of it, plus a few oil changes and a brake fluid change. At 2 sets of brakes I'm money ahead.

The warranty is a BMW warranty good for 6 years or 100k miles. There's a 50.00 deductible per visit, not per item. It basically covers everything but "trim"; for instance something like the sun roof itself isn't covered, but the motor/switches that make it work are. All electronics and computers are covered as well, including all the items that make up the nag system other than maps of course.

I had planned to trade the car for a new X5 but decided last minute to keep it for a while. That left me with little time to price BMW maint/warranties.

Both the warranty and the maintenance are transferable with he car nd should the car ever be totaled I get the money back, pro-rated of course.

So I wondering, how do you guys think I did?

[Lubehead]

Doesn't matter what anyone thinks-if you're happy with the decision, that's all that counts.

[finn1969]

I thought for the X5 it was around $2400 for the extended warranty through BMW.

Like the previous post as long as you are happy that is all that matters. Besides a new X5 would have set you back another $65k plus instead of $5k.

[ard]

The answer to the question will depend on WHICH 'BMW plan' they sold you: a platinum, and it is a good deal. Gold in ot s ok.

The BMW 'drivetrain' plan is 2500 ish.... Gold 3500, plat 4500... All roughly.

The maint is whatever they can get, 1500 to 2495.

Did you get quotes from sponsors?

[finn1969]

I have a friend whose transmission just went out in his 2007 X3 and the dealership is telling him 9k to fix. His warranty expired and the vehicle has 67k on it. I am going to buy the extended when it comes closer to expiration.

[DWill]

Originally Posted by ard

The answer to the question will depend on WHICH 'BMW plan' they sold you: a platinum, and it is a good deal. Gold in ot s ok.

The BMW 'drivetrain' plan is 2500 ish.... Gold 3500, plat 4500... All roughly.

The maint is whatever they can get, 1500 to 2495.

Did you get quotes from sponsors?

It was the BMW Platinum plan plus the maintenance package.

I did take a quick look here for sponsors but didn't see any anywhere. Likely I'm just a dork and overlooked them but I did look.

Ended up at the dealer I buy cars from. I have a long time close friend there they usually take pretty good care of me.

[ard]

Originally Posted by DWill

It was the BMW Platinum plan plus the maintenance package.

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Then I'd say good deal...

It is impossible for us to find out 'costs' as these prices are not shared. Knowing it was sold as a package at 5k is a valuable datum.

[JP1]

Originally Posted by ard

Did you get quotes from sponsors?

I've searched the forum, and can't seem to figure out who the sponsors are, or where to find them.

I need to buy an extended warranty for my 35d in the next couple of weeks. Any guidance or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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[DWill]

Originally Posted by JP1

I've searched the forum, and can't seem to figure out who the sponsors are, or where to find them.

I need to buy an extended warranty for my 35d in the next couple of weeks. Any guidance or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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FWIW... I know San Diego BMW has a 20% off coupon deal on maintenance right now.

I didn't use it because they took pretty good care of me without it.
I got it in my email a couple weeks ago don't know how long its good for.