Extended maintenance contract
 

My 2003 X5 has 46,000 miles. I am thinking about buying the extended maintenance contract but have some doubts. I will get two more oil changes but it seems like a poor investment unless I need a brake job. I can do the oil changes myself. I'm concerned that BMW will stretch the brake wear condition as acceptable until the contract expires. Any thoughts?

Imo, the Ext Maint program will be a close push for itself with an oil change and brake job. At 46K, you are bumping the ceiling, brake
wear-wise, I'd guess.

Even my barely adequate Stlr didn't bat any eye when I needed new
brakes, with just miles to go on my one year ExtMaint deal.

You might look at a one year deal, about 1200 bucks, if you shop hard...

With all that said, you do raise a decent point/consideration: for "only"
brake pads and rotors, you might find a good indie for that and, save
a few quid by skipping it.

A warranty-less X5, however, might be a different consideration, if you
are keeping the car another couple-three years.
GL,mD

I don't know this to be fact, but I believe the dealer still gets paid for warranty work - by BMW, so the dealer should not hesitate to do it. Anyone know for sure?

Yes, dealer gets paid by BMW for warranty work. It is less profitable for the dealer than 'private' work as each job jas very defined billable hours and I believe that the billable labour rate may be less also.

That's what I thought - thanks neighbor!

You are basically paying for a brake job in advance--ask your rep--that is the way they advertise it. You get some peace of mind, oil changes, free loaners, no hassels, etc. They also know what makes your car run like new, in my opinion. That is worth the money. . .

Thanks for all your input. I am going to purchase both the extended maintenance contract and the warranty. $4,200 for both less $300 discount for buying at the same time.

Umm, you're forgetting the 60K and 90K maintenance on the ride. Way more then the cost of the maintenance agreement.

Thankis. I am aware of these service intervals and am now going to buy the maintenance agreement as well as the extended warranty.

That's what I did :thumbup: