Another extended warranty question.

[celicatoe46m3]

I've been searching high and low if people actually buy it. Seems like it's half in each camp. But no threads actually say what goes wrong after. Are these cars still too young?

I'm just happy I don't need to worry about an SMG pump.

But the end of the day, what type of things should I be worried about breaking next?

Are there any preventative measures to take, other than replacing fluids, battery and plugs?

Thanks!

[PREDATOR 007]

Could be wrong, but a lot of people are on leases and are not concerned about things going south. I wouldn't own one outside of a warranty. Heard to many horror stories.

[apexlocator]

I haven't really heard of any horror stories with the f10 m5.....only big thing I've read so far are oil consumption issues.

[celicatoe46m3]

Originally Posted by PREDATOR 007

Could be wrong, but a lot of people are on leases and are not concerned about things going south. I wouldn't own one outside of a warranty. Heard to many horror stories.

OK, I guess I should have asked this in my original thread.

Tell me your horror stories.

I'm basically a proud owner, but just have a chance to buy extended.

[celicatoe46m3]

Originally Posted by apexlocator

I haven't really heard of any horror stories with the f10 m5.....only big thing I've read so far are oil consumption issues.

True, and maybe only downpipe and tuning issues. But that's self inflicted.

[PREDATOR 007]

Originally Posted by celicatoe46m3

OK, I guess I should have asked this in my original thread.

Tell me your horror stories.

I'm basically a proud owner, but just have a chance to buy extended.

I am just coming over from leasing 7 series for the past 5 years. It is a common theme to dump them after the warranty is up unless you can buy a little extra time with an extended warranty. Just look at the cost of upkeep vs other brands. Not as simple as replacing your batter, the whole car needs reprogrammed. Turbos, electrical issues, engine and tranny can run hundreds even thousands to repair. BMW & MB are not like Toyota/Lexus that will essentially run forever with minimal maintenance. I'm pretty tight with my dealer and they have told me that they personally would not own one without a warranty.

[celicatoe46m3]

Originally Posted by PREDATOR 007

I am just coming over from leasing 7 series for the past 5 years. It is a common theme to dump them after the warranty is up unless you can buy a little extra time with an extended warranty. Just look at the cost of upkeep vs other brands. Not as simple as replacing your batter, the whole car needs reprogrammed. Turbos, electrical issues, engine and tranny can run hundreds even thousands to repair. BMW & MB are not like Toyota/Lexus that will essentially run forever with minimal maintenance. I'm pretty tight with my dealer and they have told me that they personally would not own one without a warranty.

Warranty is about $3600 per year for an additional max of 2 years.

I consider $3000 fine since that's only around $300 per month of maintenance.

What I'm really wondering what the real weak points of this car is. For example the E60 was the SMG stuff. How about this one?

I guess you need to play to play. But honestly I shouldn't be complaining about an M car.

I've owned en E46 M3, E60 M5, and all were not that bad. The worst problem I had was the hydralic system on the E60M5 going bad at the end of the warranty which cost around $5k.

[A.dot]

Any recommendations of aftermarket extended warranty companies?

Recently picked up a 2013 F10 M5 and factory warranty ends this October...

[boots]

Yes ^^^ buy one before your warentee ends or it will be more expensive. I have BMW platinum 100k. But wo maintence. Just make sure you get the electronics package

[A.dot]

Originally Posted by boots

Yes ^^^ buy one before your warentee ends or it will be more expensive. I have BMW platinum 100k. But wo maintence. Just make sure you get the electronics package

I just called the dealership and I guess they now allow purchase of BMW Extended Service Contracts on BMW's purchased at non-BMW dealerships. He was unable to give me pricing due to their systems being down though.

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay boots ?

[boots]

I think 2500 or higher. Can't remember. But when u go there you'll deal only w the finance mgr. The price are the same across the board though no matter what dealer you go to

[celicatoe46m3]

So I see someone mentioned electronics. What part goes bad?