Warranty expiration

F80_M3llow · 03-20-2009, 10:04 PM

Hello guys i need some input on the extended warranty BMW offers is it worth getting it. Im trying to decide between new wheels and the extended warranty what do you guys think.

Higgs1 · 03-20-2009, 10:22 PM

how much are they quoting you for it?

I like the extended warranty plan, but i'm not so keen on the extended maintenance, but thats just me

lkn · 03-20-2009, 10:54 PM

Save your money on both if you have to decide if you want to get one or the other. Wait until you have enough money for both plus your own living expenses, then use it.

DenverJayhawk · 03-20-2009, 11:05 PM

How long do you plan to keep the car? I'd go with the warranty and buy a nice used set of wheels later

blue2fire · 03-21-2009, 12:06 AM

Get the warranty, definitely more important than a set of wheels.

F80_M3llow · 03-21-2009, 01:03 AM

i plan on keeping it until i get a real job im only 19 life is tough with the economy now so yeah.

blue2fire · 03-21-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90FANATIC

i plan on keeping it until i get a real job im only 19 life is tough with the economy now so yeah.

You know, this actually depends on how you feel about the car. If you had it from new or for a fairly long time, you would know about the problems it has and the time it's spent at the menders. Most extended warranties are for nothing other than peace of mind (i.e: nothing that is actually covered breaks), if you have had a spotless experience with it and have performed regular maintenance with religious fervor, there actually is no need for a warranty.

blue2fire · 03-21-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

You know, this actually depends on how you feel about the car. If you had it from new or for a fairly long time, you would know about the problems it has and the time it's spent at the menders. Most extended warranties are for nothing other than peace of mind (i.e: nothing that is actually covered breaks), if you have had a spotless experience with it and have performed regular maintenance with religious fervor, there actually is no need for a warranty.

Should just say, i would just suggest you save or invest the money. Not buy wheels.

methodtim · 03-21-2009, 01:17 AM

Wow, new wheels or extended warranty and no real job. Tough decision...

I'd get neither. Save your money as all extended warranties are a gamble against something going wrong. Most times you'll end up losing money on the deal (although I'm sure someone will jump in and say that an extended warranty saved him a gajillion dollar tranny replacement, etc.). Statistically speaking, dealers make money on these warranties.

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F80_M3llow Lieutenant Colonel 201 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT iTrader: (14) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 135i [7.00]	Warranty expiration Hello guys i need some input on the extended warranty BMW offers is it worth getting it. Im trying to decide between new wheels and the extended warranty what do you guys think.
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Higgs1 Lieutenant 43 Rep 434 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (7) Garage List 2020 Tesla Model 3 [0.00]	how much are they quoting you for it? I like the extended warranty plan, but i'm not so keen on the extended maintenance, but thats just me
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lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	Save your money on both if you have to decide if you want to get one or the other. Wait until you have enough money for both plus your own living expenses, then use it.
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	How long do you plan to keep the car? I'd go with the warranty and buy a nice used set of wheels later __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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F80_M3llow Lieutenant Colonel 201 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT iTrader: (14) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 135i [7.00]	i plan on keeping it until i get a real job im only 19 life is tough with the economy now so yeah.
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methodtim Brigadier General 374 Rep 3,883 Posts Drives: Audi RS Q8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Darkness there, and nothing more iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 Audi RS Q8 [0.00] 2021 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 Toyota Tacoma [0.00]	Wow, new wheels or extended warranty and no real job. Tough decision... I'd get neither. Save your money as all extended warranties are a gamble against something going wrong. Most times you'll end up losing money on the deal (although I'm sure someone will jump in and say that an extended warranty saved him a gajillion dollar tranny replacement, etc.). Statistically speaking, dealers make money on these warranties. __________________
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