got 10k left on my warranty

audi2bmw · 06-09-2010, 05:35 PM

what should i have them check out or replace if possible before i hit 50,000?

i have a 2008 335i sedan, w/ idrive and sport package.

its been in for just regular maintience and a slight transmission leak, and something with vanos.

John 070 · 06-09-2010, 05:38 PM

Can you have them check things under warranty? My dealership wants that something is wrong in order to make an appt. A coworker called with the same idea, getting it checked out before warranty was up and they said no appt. if nothing is wrong. So he called back and said the sunroof doesn't work and made an appt.

audi2bmw · 06-09-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Can you have them check things under warranty? My dealership wants that something is wrong in order to make an appt. A coworker called with the same idea, getting it checked out before warranty was up and they said no appt. if nothing is wrong. So he called back and said the sunroof doesn't work and made an appt.

im not sure which was why i asked. audi used to let you do what i desribed

bob.g · 06-14-2010, 04:15 PM

They wont replace anything unless you have an issue.

You will need to pay something like 150$ for a full inspection so they will actually look for problems... but if they find anything wrong with it, it will pay for itself.

Chriztofor · 06-14-2010, 05:06 PM

If you are not mechanically inclined I would take it to an independent shop and ask them to inspect the car. Then take the list to the dealer to fix. If nothing can be found (which is a good thing) then 2,000 miles before the warranty expires take it to the dealer and tell them that your brakes feel squishy. (Unless you already had a brake job). Good luck.

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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Can you have them check things under warranty? My dealership wants that something is wrong in order to make an appt. A coworker called with the same idea, getting it checked out before warranty was up and they said no appt. if nothing is wrong. So he called back and said the sunroof doesn't work and made an appt.
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bob.g Captain 21 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: montreal iTrader: (1)	They wont replace anything unless you have an issue. You will need to pay something like 150$ for a full inspection so they will actually look for problems... but if they find anything wrong with it, it will pay for itself.
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	If you are not mechanically inclined I would take it to an independent shop and ask them to inspect the car. Then take the list to the dealer to fix. If nothing can be found (which is a good thing) then 2,000 miles before the warranty expires take it to the dealer and tell them that your brakes feel squishy. (Unless you already had a brake job). Good luck. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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