05-12-2015, 02:21 PM | #23 |
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Living in sunny california, I decided not to get anything for my 328i M Sport two years ago. My CA sold me hard on the Wheels and Tires but I decided to return the coverage a few days after delivery.
I'm getting close to 30,000 miles on original tires....right rear tire is a little leaky and needs to be topped off every gas tank, but I figure at most 5,000 miles more and I'll have to buy a new set anyway. And then just a year and 15,000 miles to go to the end of my lease and hopefully proof I made the right decision ![]() I do think road quality and lack of bad weather here is a relevant factor. I hear lots more horror stories about roads in parts of the country with actual weather...
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05-12-2015, 03:01 PM | #24 |
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I opted for the windshield protection and 6 year / 100K mile Powertrain Plus warranties.
For me, the PP warranty gives me invaluable piece of mind should I choose to keep the car longer than 4 years (or should I blow past 50K miles too soon). However, you'll really have to assess your own line of thinking and what bothers you. For me, I err on the side of caution. Others don't. There's nothing wrong with either approach unless you miscalculated how you really feel and end up making a decision that doesn't sit well with you. Such situations typically result in *more* money going out the door.
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05-12-2015, 03:31 PM | #25 |
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My buddy got a new ATS in PA, spent $600 on a wheel/tire package from the dealership, has had them replace 3 wheels and 6 tires so far in 30k miles. Literally has brand new tires with the warranty. All due to potholes too - no nails/screws. Crappy super low profile michelins on crappy cast wheels I guess.
I can't believe my M survived this past winter's potholes without any bubbles quite frankly. Of course, one week after I get my roof done I've got a nail in a tire....but $10 for a shop to patch it cured that. It's all about the area you live in, your driving style, and the wheels/tires you have for that warranty. |
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05-12-2015, 05:47 PM | #26 |
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Wow that's reasonable! I was quoted 1500 alone for just the full front only...
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05-12-2015, 05:49 PM | #27 | |
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That's crazy cheap for $99 stain protection. Mine covered tears on the rover, albeit I never used it -- only for stains, lol. I guess I should put my dog in my M from now on and get my $495 worth.
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05-12-2015, 06:52 PM | #30 |
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I never buy anything from dealerships. EVERYTHING is overpriced for profit margins. Anything worthwhile at a dealership can be bought and installed for half the cost or more at a normal retail shop.
Aldo, dealerships don't know/don't care about WHAT they sell, they only see the profit made. So the PPF they sell is the crappiest stuff on the market, but mark it up cause they know you don't know the difference, let's face it you're buying from a dealership, what would you know about what they're selling you? It's not like you've shopped around otherwise you wouldn't buy their garbage. Service guys are full of it too, you go in for a scheduled maintenance and they pitch you a transmission oil change or some stupid unnecessary thing for extra. You say thanks then laugh hysterically as you get in your car and drive away.
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Started a thread here http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1069734 by the end of which I concluded they were all a rip off. Edit: on the specific issue of wheel coverage, before you buy anything, read the policy carefully. Re-reading my thread, I got a copy of the policy and read it and it turns out it covered very little (no cosmetic damage, had to be structural, and only from damage caused by things that should not be on a road - ie: not potholes). I will get an extended warranty before this one expires though. Yes, also probably a rip off but...whatever.
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05-12-2015, 06:57 PM | #32 |
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You guys are rough... I sell this shit for a living albeit for Mazda.... Warranty would be worth it if it wasn't 4000 and road hazard is a no brainier in New England if u can by it for the right price. In the south and west I would skip it as well
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The dealerships aren't offering these things to save you money. Every penny you save with one of these "protection" plans costs them money. Why do you think they begin pedaling that garbage to you in the finance office? They know you're excited about your new car and want to play on that to get you to add in more expenses when you're less likely to say no.
Every single thing they offer you is intended to extract more money from you. Don't be a sucker. |
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05-13-2015, 08:07 AM | #36 |
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Yessssir! I get treated like royalty when I go in there. They know I'm a fool!
![]() Between warranties on both my M3 and the wife's 328i GT, I practically paid for everyones college tuition at my dealership, the managers golf lessons and even made the owners boat payment. Pests! ![]() PS: I hate it when people say stupid shit like that at my business. Geez!!! You're not really paying me THAAAT much. Yet, I feel Ike I stole the car from them! Gimme a good deal on the car and I'll give you the warranties you need to make your numbers and look good doing it. Everyone's happy. ![]() |
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05-14-2015, 10:27 AM | #39 |
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I got the windshield protection. If I get one cracked windshield, it pays for itself. Did the clear bra at my own shop. Still pondering the extended warranty...
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I didn't lease/finance my car so I don't need to finance the add-ons. Extending the warranty from my understanding is super expensive. I could be wrong but is was north of $5k. They offered:
If you don't have enough money to pay cash for these things at the places the dealer goes to, or won't have the cash for the maintenance intervals (and you keep your car), then maybe rolling it into your financing works for you. Otherwise, pay cash for what you want, where you can, and save some coin. Last edited by schnazzy; 05-14-2015 at 12:22 PM.. |
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If I recall correctly it is $150 per year (for 7 yrs 100k miles coverage) and it has a $250 deductible but other than a few specific exclusions for wear and tear parts it covers everything. This is the opposite of the typical plans that only have a list of inclusions where everything else is excluded (not to mention those cost many thousands up front to purchase) |
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