Extended Warranty: New Car Vs. 50,000 Miles

Auto-Schnell · 04-29-2009, 07:44 AM

I can't seem to find the answer to this question.

A friend of mine just bought a 2009 328i, and the F&I guy convinced him to buy the BMW extended warranty (6 years, 100,000 miles) when the car is new rather than waiting just before 50,000 miles. He claimed that the extended warranty at 50,000 miles isn't as comprehensive as the extended warranty you buy when the car is new.

I have a hard time believing that. The same F&I guy told me the same thing when I got my 328 nearly 8 months ago, but I didn't bite.

Does anyone know whether this claim is true or false? Thanks.

Frasc · 04-29-2009, 07:59 AM

My F&I told me that it was identical and I could buy it anytime before the end of my 50,000 miles. The only catch was that the price might change before then.

Neon01 · 04-29-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Frasc

My F&I told me that it was identical and I could buy it anytime before the end of my 50,000 miles. The only catch was that the price might change before then.

+1, this is what I was told as well. Something about the price being based on your history of work at the dealership.

Auto-Schnell · 04-29-2009, 08:56 AM

Looks like some F&I people are liars and some are honest.

Hoothout · 04-29-2009, 09:01 AM

im just gunna get the extended warrenty if i still plan on having my car for a while right before i hit 50k, thats the best way to do it, then you dont feel obligated to drive that car for 100k miles

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Auto-Schnell New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Extended Warranty: New Car Vs. 50,000 Miles I can't seem to find the answer to this question. A friend of mine just bought a 2009 328i, and the F&I guy convinced him to buy the BMW extended warranty (6 years, 100,000 miles) when the car is new rather than waiting just before 50,000 miles. He claimed that the extended warranty at 50,000 miles isn't as comprehensive as the extended warranty you buy when the car is new. I have a hard time believing that. The same F&I guy told me the same thing when I got my 328 nearly 8 months ago, but I didn't bite. Does anyone know whether this claim is true or false? Thanks.
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Frasc Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	My F&I told me that it was identical and I could buy it anytime before the end of my 50,000 miles. The only catch was that the price might change before then.
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Auto-Schnell New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Looks like some F&I people are liars and some are honest.
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Hoothout Colonel 59 Rep 2,799 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 328i [0.00]	im just gunna get the extended warrenty if i still plan on having my car for a while right before i hit 50k, thats the best way to do it, then you dont feel obligated to drive that car for 100k miles __________________ 2008 SG E92 328i iDrive,Premium Pkg,Sport Pkg,Cold Weather pkg,Black Dakota Leather,GP Thunder 8500k cornering,drl,and foglights, ,Blacked Out Grills,Painted Reflectors,Shadowline Emblems,Hardwired Beltronics V-995, AFE Intake, Muffler Delete, Berger tune
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