07-07-2021, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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Hi, I have a 2017 BMW M3 with 55k miles, so too late for a standard extended warranty.
One dealer offered 8 months (based on service date) of CPO @2200, or a wholly aftermarket 3y/36k warranty with a 200 deductible for ~4900. Another one offered 8 months of CPO for 3000, but also offered +24 months of a CPO warranty at 3000/ea, so 9000 total for 32 months CPO (all unlimited mileage). To offset the cost of the warranty, he’s offering sub-2% financing. I’m still shopping got more quotes, but looking for feedback on these numbers, and what kind of warranty is appropriate? The real concern, of course, is crank hub / charge cooler / rod bearings / manual clutch replacement. eg should I quit pursuing CPO and just buy the car out through BMWFS directly, and then shop for an aftermarket warranty? Thanks! |
07-07-2021, 07:19 PM | #2 |
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At some point you have to ask, how much is that warranty worth.
Or, can I just pay for the repairs my self. I have never been an extended warranty guy. Truthfully I can’t believe I have two cars under warranty but they are tuned. It was great when I took the M2 in for my free oil change, the 1/2 cage caught some attention.
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I'd just make monthly deposits into a savings account for any potential repairs, maintenance. So far, its worked out pretty well.
$4900 for 3 years definitely not worth it. My opinion. |
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To me if you have the cash to pay the extended warranty it make more sense to put it into a savings account making .50% and like you said kick $100 a month into it to cover repairs. If you have an issue you have money to pay for it of not you have cash. |
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Doesn’t have to be mechanical. Even something like an a/c problem is costly to fix in a German car.
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If the car will be stock, the major issues that plague other M cars (bearings, actuators, SMG issues, etc) are non existent on this chassis. I would say the likelihood of having major repair is much lower on these cars... If you plan to tune the ECU, then you are better off spending that money on a crank hub Key as that is the major fault of the f80, and if you tune the warranty company wont pay for the repairs anyways most likely.
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