Making the most of your warranty

WilkesE90 · 09-06-2010, 08:46 PM

Hello guys,

I just picked up my first E90, a 2007 E90 335i 6-speed with 39,500 miles on the clock. When I picked it up, I noticed that the original owner bought the car in June of 2007, thereby leaving almost one year left on my factory 4-year powertrain warranty. The carfax report showed new tires, two oil /filter changes, brake fluid flush at 30K and the 30K service completed. The windows appear fine with no clicking sounds anywhere. Anyways, my question is, what items should I be looking at for a car at this mileage level and age so that I can maximize my warranty before it runs out? What do I do if I have an issue with my HPFP down the road; am I covered for that specific issue even after the warranty is over next June? Thanks in advance guys!

cb1111 · 09-06-2010, 09:03 PM

The HPFP is warranted for 10/120, so you should be good for that - but - have a trusted indy repair shop (ask in your local forums) take a close look at the car now. They'll probably charge an hour's labor but it should be worth it.

They'll find a few things that need to be repaired.

Then, a month or so before your warranty expires, have them look again - giving you time to get stuff fixed before it runs out.

hatred · 09-06-2010, 11:17 PM

could not have said it better.

cb1111 · 09-07-2010, 08:56 AM

I've found that this two tiered plan works best. It reveals current problems that the dealer should fix now and the second inspection may reveal some additional issues.

WilkesE90 · 09-07-2010, 10:05 AM

Hey guys, thank you very much! I will definitely do this and follow this regiment in the future should I purchase another used vehicle. Thanks again!

09-06-2010, 08:46 PM	#1
WilkesE90 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E90 335i 6-Speed Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Making the most of your warranty Hello guys, I just picked up my first E90, a 2007 E90 335i 6-speed with 39,500 miles on the clock. When I picked it up, I noticed that the original owner bought the car in June of 2007, thereby leaving almost one year left on my factory 4-year powertrain warranty. The carfax report showed new tires, two oil /filter changes, brake fluid flush at 30K and the 30K service completed. The windows appear fine with no clicking sounds anywhere. Anyways, my question is, what items should I be looking at for a car at this mileage level and age so that I can maximize my warranty before it runs out? What do I do if I have an issue with my HPFP down the road; am I covered for that specific issue even after the warranty is over next June? Thanks in advance guys! __________________ 2007 BMW E90 335i, Manual \| 2004 BMW E46 330Ci, Manual (Retired) \| 2002 BMW E39 530i, Automatic (Retired) --- BMW Car Club of America Member 431251. Join your local chapter!
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cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	The HPFP is warranted for 10/120, so you should be good for that - but - have a trusted indy repair shop (ask in your local forums) take a close look at the car now. They'll probably charge an hour's labor but it should be worth it. They'll find a few things that need to be repaired. Then, a month or so before your warranty expires, have them look again - giving you time to get stuff fixed before it runs out.
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hatred Enlisted Member 1 Rep 30 Posts Drives: Low and Slow Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	could not have said it better.
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cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	I've found that this two tiered plan works best. It reveals current problems that the dealer should fix now and the second inspection may reveal some additional issues.
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09-07-2010, 10:05 AM	#5
WilkesE90 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW E90 335i 6-Speed Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, thank you very much! I will definitely do this and follow this regiment in the future should I purchase another used vehicle. Thanks again! __________________ 2007 BMW E90 335i, Manual \| 2004 BMW E46 330Ci, Manual (Retired) \| 2002 BMW E39 530i, Automatic (Retired) --- BMW Car Club of America Member 431251. Join your local chapter!
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