Easy Care Warranty/Maintenance Warranty

hwa786 · 11-17-2011, 11:11 AM

Hey guys, I was at the dealer picking up my car from service and had a chat with my SA. My car already is CPO'd, and my 50k mile warranty ends next June or within a few thousand miles. I was wondering how many people have bought the Easy Care Warranty and/or the Maintenance warranty and is it worth it? My SA tells me I shouldnt buy either or for numerous reasons, but main reason is that I wont really have repairs worth the few grand I put into the warranty. I will probably spend less out of pocket to fix the minor things rather then spend the $3-4K on the warranty itself. I appologise if this is a repost and if its in located in the wrong section. But lets see what people have to say about either warranty! And what exactly does the easy care warranty cover for our cars?

Thanks!

ilovemybimmer · 11-17-2011, 11:31 AM

I wish I extended by maintenance warranty. Since the warranty expired, I've had to change microfilters, replace all breaks, and a few other things. The warranty would have set me back $2,200~, and I've already spent around $1,800 in around a year.

Cisco661 · 11-17-2011, 11:43 AM

I just came off my cpo on the 31st of oct.. decided on not getting an extended warranty. my car is an 06 330i. it just passed 63k miles today. i have so far only had starter motor and a SAS replaced under cpo. the car feels great. took it in 3 days before cpo expired and my SA hooked me up with an oil change, air filter, new front brakes, and a scope inspection for free. car isnt due for any big services until sometime late next year. i'll probably do an oil change. if i was u i wouldnt get one.

ndog14 · 11-17-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovemybimmer

I wish I extended by maintenance warranty. Since the warranty expired, I've had to change microfilters, replace all breaks, and a few other things. The warranty would have set me back $2,200~, and I've already spent around $1,800 in around a year.

WHAT?!!!!?!?!?!?!?

Find a good indy shop, BMW stealerships (thats what they are) rip you good.

A microfilter is like $50, depends on the website http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-15...-charcoal.aspx

jokergerm · 11-17-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ndog14

WHAT?!!!!?!?!?!?!?

Find a good indy shop, BMW stealerships (thats what they are) rip you good.

A microfilter is like $50, depends on the website http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-15...-charcoal.aspx

^^^ DID YOU MISS THE PART ABOUT THE BRAKES AND A FEW OTHER THINGS???

He did not pay 1800 bucks for a filter. c'mon

hwa786 · 11-17-2011, 02:33 PM

Oh, well I just got my brakes done about 2k miles ago...and I wont need brakes for atlesat another 35k miles....so thats another thing I should have pointed out....but I am mostly worrying about the Easy Care....anyone have info about that?

Tom K. · 11-17-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hwa786

Oh, well I just got my brakes done about 2k miles ago...and I wont need brakes for atlesat another 35k miles....so thats another thing I should have pointed out....but I am mostly worrying about the Easy Care....anyone have info about that?

If you will not need brakes during the Extended Maintenance period, it's not worth more than $600 or so for the 2 oil changes, one 30k Inspection and one brake fluid change - less if you DIY or use an independant BMW mechanic.

Tom

Syndicategt · 11-17-2011, 04:22 PM

Maintenance Warranty is a complete waste of money! Lets break this down.

For $3,000 and 50,000 miles you get:

3 Oil Changes
2 Air Filters
2 Wiper Blades
Brake Fluid Flush
Brake Pads
And a few minor things

Now, lets brake it down on what it will cost you:
3 Oil Changes ($69 if DIY) - $207
2 Cabin Air Filters - $100
2 Wiper Blades ($48 a set) - $96
Brake Fluid Flush - $200-300
Brake Pads - $300 for pads + $100 if you can't DIY

= $1200 ~ seems like a win win for the dealer to me!

Now a CPO or full Service warranty might be worth the $3,000. Since mine has been out of service I spent:
$3,000 + install on new turbos (Yes I know, stock turbos are $600 each)
$1,200 for a SZL
$725 for transmission pan, fluid, gaskets, sleeve + labor (I should have done this myself)

hwa786 · 11-18-2011, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Maintenance Warranty is a complete waste of money! Lets break this down.

For $3,000 and 50,000 miles you get:

3 Oil Changes
2 Air Filters
2 Wiper Blades
Brake Fluid Flush
Brake Pads
And a few minor things

Now, lets brake it down on what it will cost you:
3 Oil Changes ($69 if DIY) - $207
2 Cabin Air Filters - $100
2 Wiper Blades ($48 a set) - $96
Brake Fluid Flush - $200-300
Brake Pads - $300 for pads + $100 if you can't DIY

= $1200 ~ seems like a win win for the dealer to me!

Now a CPO or full Service warranty might be worth the $3,000. Since mine has been out of service I spent:
$3,000 + install on new turbos (Yes I know, stock turbos are $600 each)
$1,200 for a SZL
$725 for transmission pan, fluid, gaskets, sleeve + labor (I should have done this myself)

Well I have a 328 and thats why he was telling me the EasyCare wont really be any worth to me because I dont have the turbo engine which is the main cause of issues on the car.

anerbe · 11-19-2011, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Maintenance Warranty is a complete waste of money! Lets break this down.

For $3,000 and 50,000 miles you get:

3 Oil Changes
2 Air Filters
2 Wiper Blades
Brake Fluid Flush
Brake Pads
And a few minor things

Now, lets brake it down on what it will cost you:
3 Oil Changes ($69 if DIY) - $207
2 Cabin Air Filters - $100
2 Wiper Blades ($48 a set) - $96
Brake Fluid Flush - $200-300
Brake Pads - $300 for pads + $100 if you can't DIY

= $1200 ~ seems like a win win for the dealer to me!

Don't forget the following:
4 Brake rotors / Sensors - $800 + $200 labor
It's very well possible to have pads/rotors wear out again during the timeframe if the 1st set was replaced early in the extended maintenance timeframe.

Spark Plug Change - $120 + $30 tool

I still see it as a potential wash...unless you have a manual.

Clutch - ~$1,200

Also, I think maintenance pricing runs closer to roughly $2000-2500.

At the end of the day, I find the BMW's I own that will be driven enthusiastically with a manual transmission is worth the maintenance cost. Both my previous M3 and current 335 had/have it. For my previous X5 V8 auto, I declined.

hwa786 · 11-22-2011, 06:13 PM

thanks for all the input guys!

finickyEater · 11-23-2011, 09:07 AM

It's insurance, they know the numbers and chances of failure. They wouldn't offer it unless chances are they'll come out on top...which puts you on bottom! I'm not saying buying a warranty purchase is a bad thing since some people sleep better having them (which is worth something).

And btw, there is A LOT of margin built into extended warranties.

hwa786 · 11-23-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by finickyEater

It's insurance, they know the numbers and chances of failure. They wouldn't offer it unless chances are they'll come out on top...which puts you on bottom! I'm not saying buying a warranty purchase is a bad thing since some people sleep better having them (which is worth something).

And btw, there is A LOT of margin built into extended warranties.

what do you mean by a lot of margin

finickyEater · 11-25-2011, 07:47 AM

There's a lot of profit built into extended warranties. You can usually negotiate a lower price...or so I've heard.

11-17-2011, 11:11 AM	#1
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	Easy Care Warranty/Maintenance Warranty Hey guys, I was at the dealer picking up my car from service and had a chat with my SA. My car already is CPO'd, and my 50k mile warranty ends next June or within a few thousand miles. I was wondering how many people have bought the Easy Care Warranty and/or the Maintenance warranty and is it worth it? My SA tells me I shouldnt buy either or for numerous reasons, but main reason is that I wont really have repairs worth the few grand I put into the warranty. I will probably spend less out of pocket to fix the minor things rather then spend the $3-4K on the warranty itself. I appologise if this is a repost and if its in located in the wrong section. But lets see what people have to say about either warranty! And what exactly does the easy care warranty cover for our cars? Thanks! __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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ilovemybimmer New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: BMW 328xi 2007 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I wish I extended by maintenance warranty. Since the warranty expired, I've had to change microfilters, replace all breaks, and a few other things. The warranty would have set me back $2,200~, and I've already spent around $1,800 in around a year.
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11-17-2011, 11:43 AM	#3
Cisco661 Cisco661 61 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2006 Monaco Blue 330I Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	I just came off my cpo on the 31st of oct.. decided on not getting an extended warranty. my car is an 06 330i. it just passed 63k miles today. i have so far only had starter motor and a SAS replaced under cpo. the car feels great. took it in 3 days before cpo expired and my SA hooked me up with an oil change, air filter, new front brakes, and a scope inspection for free. car isnt due for any big services until sometime late next year. i'll probably do an oil change. if i was u i wouldnt get one.
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hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	Oh, well I just got my brakes done about 2k miles ago...and I wont need brakes for atlesat another 35k miles....so thats another thing I should have pointed out....but I am mostly worrying about the Easy Care....anyone have info about that? __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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11-17-2011, 04:22 PM	#8
Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	Maintenance Warranty is a complete waste of money! Lets break this down. For $3,000 and 50,000 miles you get: 3 Oil Changes 2 Air Filters 2 Wiper Blades Brake Fluid Flush Brake Pads And a few minor things Now, lets brake it down on what it will cost you: 3 Oil Changes ($69 if DIY) - $207 2 Cabin Air Filters - $100 2 Wiper Blades ($48 a set) - $96 Brake Fluid Flush - $200-300 Brake Pads - $300 for pads + $100 if you can't DIY = $1200 ~ seems like a win win for the dealer to me! Now a CPO or full Service warranty might be worth the $3,000. Since mine has been out of service I spent: $3,000 + install on new turbos (Yes I know, stock turbos are $600 each) $1,200 for a SZL $725 for transmission pan, fluid, gaskets, sleeve + labor (I should have done this myself) __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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11-22-2011, 06:13 PM	#11
hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	thanks for all the input guys! __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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finickyEater New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe - Montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	It's insurance, they know the numbers and chances of failure. They wouldn't offer it unless chances are they'll come out on top...which puts you on bottom! I'm not saying buying a warranty purchase is a bad thing since some people sleep better having them (which is worth something). And btw, there is A LOT of margin built into extended warranties.
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11-25-2011, 07:47 AM	#14
finickyEater New Member 1 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe - Montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	There's a lot of profit built into extended warranties. You can usually negotiate a lower price...or so I've heard.
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