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choppedliver · 11-21-2011, 06:55 PM

Long time reader, first time poster :-)

I've got a Jan 09 135i convertible and was considering an extended warranty. A brief chat to North Shore BMW in Sydney that it's around $5000. I wonder what people's opinions are of these?

We've had the whole roof replaced by Trivett about a year ago when a hydraulic cylinder failed and it was $5K in parts, so I guess that's all good for a while. We also just had the right hand tail light fail so it needs to get that replaced (under warranty).

The other question is that the front brakes are low pads and discs. The discs squeal but given Northshore quoted $2000 for brakes and pads I've been holding out until they have to be replaced.

I gather there are OEM equivalents for both pads and discs that might be a lot cheaper. Any pointers to these and/or someone who can replace them?

Thanks

CL

ansch · 11-21-2011, 07:02 PM

What cover does the $5000 give you?

I paid < $3k for a 3 year 75,000km extended warranty

also got quoted $2400 for the 2 year warranty at the time.

Try to give toowoomba BMW a call. The guy there were very helpful and offered a discount without me asking. the metro bmw dealers in brisbane did not want to negotiate. It's backed by bmw (allianz) so the cover will work australia wide no matter where you purchase it.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 11-21-2011, 07:02 PM

That warranty is negotiable.. I believe some people have picked up 2 year extended warranties for $2.5k...

Yes you can definitely get the brakes done much cheaper than 2k..

and something about taillights?

ippykaye · 11-21-2011, 07:10 PM

I had a thread on extended warranties and prices paid. Its RRP is $4995 for 2 years. I got mine from Northshore and negotiated it down to $2400. Whether the discount is the same now I'm not sure. This seemed to be rock-bottom at the time. He wouldn't go lower and no one seems to want to match it.

Here's the link with final prices towards the end http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?p=10467438

The taillights are a known issue with the failing LEDs I think. Even if you didn't buy warranty, they should honor replacement if it fails.

BMR Autowerkes I'm sure can help you source brakes for much cheaper

http://www.facebook.com/BMRAutowerkes

MrBlonde · 11-21-2011, 07:23 PM

Do not pay the full $5000 for a warranty as others have said, you can get it much cheaper.

'fatboy' · 11-21-2011, 07:49 PM

My warranty is expiring in 6 months. Do they approach you or do you have to call them?

I'm guessing they will be calling given its money they want.

choppedliver · 11-21-2011, 07:54 PM

[quote=ansch;10847052]What cover does the $5000 give you?[quote]

Not known yet. will know more next week when i talk to them.

Thanks

choppedliver · 11-21-2011, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ippykaye

I had a thread on extended warranties and prices paid. Its RRP is $4995 for 2 years. I got mine from Northshore and negotiated it down to $2400. Whether the discount is the same now I'm not sure. This seemed to be rock-bottom at the time. He wouldn't go lower and no one seems to want to match it.

Here's the link with final prices towards the end http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?p=10467438

The taillights are a known issue with the failing LEDs I think. Even if you didn't buy warranty, they should honor replacement if it fails.

BMR Autowerkes I'm sure can help you source brakes for much cheaper

http://www.facebook.com/BMRAutowerkes

Awesome! Will ring around on both items.

Byron

choppedliver · 11-22-2011, 09:27 PM

Dumb question...how do I contact BMR Autowerkes. Apart from PM? Do they have a phone number?

Thanks

CF

Zuzu · 11-22-2011, 09:57 PM

Everything is negotiable.. I got quoted $2850 for the 3 year warranty, before I sold the 135i..

fatboy: They should approach you for the extended warranty, as it has to be finalised withing 14 days of the factory warranty expiring... Or just give your dealership and others a call and negotiate.

BiMou · 11-22-2011, 10:26 PM

+1 for Toowoomba BMW. $2990 for 3yrs extended warranty, was also quoted $2350 for 2yrs.

ippykaye · 11-22-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choppedliver

Dumb question...how do I contact BMR Autowerkes. Apart from PM? Do they have a phone number?

Thanks

CF

PM sent

Actually, I can't PM

I've got to wait till you reach 5 posts. BMR's director is on these forums too so maybe he'll post something

choppedliver · 11-23-2011, 12:21 AM

Just spoke to Northshore BMW and
1) BMW genuine for 2 years unlimited (including roof) is $5500 RRP. Up from $3995 3 weeks ago for 135i and 335i bringing it in line with the M3.
2) Allianz 3 years - 60000km is $4995.

The finance guy said he could bring BMW down to ~$4800 and Allianz down to $4300. So a bit of discount off the bat to get me tempted. He also mentioned that he wonders if Allianz will bump up their price soon.

I'd ring Toowoomba BMW but I suspect they will need to inspect the car before they give the warranty? And it's a bit too far from Sydney.

CL

Zuzu · 11-23-2011, 12:26 AM

Try Sylvania BMW... They will negotiate, as they are a franchise and not BMW owned like Northshore.

RaihaX · 11-23-2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choppedliver

Just spoke to Northshore BMW and
1) BMW genuine for 2 years unlimited (including roof) is $5500 RRP. Up from $3995 3 weeks ago for 135i and 335i bringing it in line with the M3.
2) Allianz 3 years - 60000km is $4995.

The finance guy said he could bring BMW down to ~$4800 and Allianz down to $4300. So a bit of discount off the bat to get me tempted. He also mentioned that he wonders if Allianz will bump up their price soon.

I'd ring Toowoomba BMW but I suspect they will need to inspect the car before they give the warranty? And it's a bit too far from Sydney.

Byron

Your dealer is definitely ripping you off!

SR32 · 11-23-2011, 12:31 AM

I purchased a 2 year extended warranty a couple of months back for 1700 bucks from Andrew (Mr Finance) at BMW Melbourne. He is pretty sweet to deal with and may do you a good deal.

It can be transferred to the next owner which is the main reason I did it to make it easier to sell privately.

choppedliver · 11-23-2011, 12:35 AM

Cantebury BMW - $3750 on the phone from the receptionist for 3yr/60000km.
She said the BMW one was still $3995 so they might be a little out of date!

CL

choppedliver · 11-23-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ippykaye

PM sent

Actually, I can't PM

I've got to wait till you reach 5 posts. BMR's director is on these forums too so maybe he'll post something

I have 5 now!!! ;-)

CL

choppedliver · 11-23-2011, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR32

I purchased a 2 year extended warranty a couple of months back for 1700 bucks from Andrew (Mr Finance) at BMW Melbourne. He is pretty sweet to deal with and may do you a good deal.

It can be transferred to the next owner which is the main reason I did it to make it easier to sell privately.

Nice! I was sort of told they need to inspect the vehicle? or is that hogwash?

Thanks

CL

choppedliver · 11-23-2011, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Try Sylvania BMW... They will negotiate, as they are a franchise and not BMW owned like Northshore.

They only sell the genuine BMW one, not the Allianz one :-) and stronly suggested I only deal with North Shore BM.

CL

BiMou · 11-23-2011, 12:58 AM

Trust me, just call Toowoomba BMW. It doesn't matter where you are, I purchased it from Melbourne!

Hawkeye 135i · 11-23-2011, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiMou

Trust me, just call Toowoomba BMW. It doesn't matter where you are, I purchased it from Melbourne!

Got a contact name by any chance?

If others are interested I'll see if there is a GB opportunity.

11-21-2011, 06:55 PM	#1
choppedliver Private First Class Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	135i extend warranties, front brakes and tail lights Long time reader, first time poster :-) I've got a Jan 09 135i convertible and was considering an extended warranty. A brief chat to North Shore BMW in Sydney that it's around $5000. I wonder what people's opinions are of these? We've had the whole roof replaced by Trivett about a year ago when a hydraulic cylinder failed and it was $5K in parts, so I guess that's all good for a while. We also just had the right hand tail light fail so it needs to get that replaced (under warranty). The other question is that the front brakes are low pads and discs. The discs squeal but given Northshore quoted $2000 for brakes and pads I've been holding out until they have to be replaced. I gather there are OEM equivalents for both pads and discs that might be a lot cheaper. Any pointers to these and/or someone who can replace them? Thanks CL
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11-21-2011, 07:02 PM	#2
ansch Lieutenant Drives: TiAg E90 320i, SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 541 iTrader: (1)	What cover does the $5000 give you? I paid < $3k for a 3 year 75,000km extended warranty also got quoted $2400 for the 2 year warranty at the time. Try to give toowoomba BMW a call. The guy there were very helpful and offered a discount without me asking. the metro bmw dealers in brisbane did not want to negotiate. It's backed by bmw (allianz) so the cover will work australia wide no matter where you purchase it. Last edited by ansch; 11-21-2011 at 07:11 PM.

11-21-2011, 07:23 PM	#5
MrBlonde Welcome! To the House of Batiatus! Drives: 368 M Coupe, E82 135i, E70 X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,581 iTrader: (0)	Do not pay the full $5000 for a warranty as others have said, you can get it much cheaper. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.

11-23-2011, 12:21 AM	#13
choppedliver Private First Class Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	Just spoke to Northshore BMW and 1) BMW genuine for 2 years unlimited (including roof) is $5500 RRP. Up from $3995 3 weeks ago for 135i and 335i bringing it in line with the M3. 2) Allianz 3 years - 60000km is $4995. The finance guy said he could bring BMW down to ~$4800 and Allianz down to $4300. So a bit of discount off the bat to get me tempted. He also mentioned that he wonders if Allianz will bump up their price soon. I'd ring Toowoomba BMW but I suspect they will need to inspect the car before they give the warranty? And it's a bit too far from Sydney. CL Last edited by choppedliver; 11-23-2011 at 12:36 AM.

11-23-2011, 12:31 AM	#16
SR32 Private Drives: MY11 135i CW 6Spd Man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St Kilda, Melbourne Posts: 53 iTrader: (0)	I purchased a 2 year extended warranty a couple of months back for 1700 bucks from Andrew (Mr Finance) at BMW Melbourne. He is pretty sweet to deal with and may do you a good deal. It can be transferred to the next owner which is the main reason I did it to make it easier to sell privately. __________________ MY11 BMW 135i AW 6SPD MANUAL MY08 AUDI S3 AW 3DR 6SPD MANUAL Last edited by SR32; 11-23-2011 at 12:32 AM. Reason: typo

11-21-2011, 07:02 PM	#3
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Brigadier General Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,398 iTrader: (3)	That warranty is negotiable.. I believe some people have picked up 2 year extended warranties for $2.5k... Yes you can definitely get the brakes done much cheaper than 2k.. and something about taillights?

11-21-2011, 07:10 PM	#4
ippykaye Lieutenant Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 442 iTrader: (0)	I had a thread on extended warranties and prices paid. Its RRP is $4995 for 2 years. I got mine from Northshore and negotiated it down to $2400. Whether the discount is the same now I'm not sure. This seemed to be rock-bottom at the time. He wouldn't go lower and no one seems to want to match it. Here's the link with final prices towards the end http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...php?p=10467438 The taillights are a known issue with the failing LEDs I think. Even if you didn't buy warranty, they should honor replacement if it fails. BMR Autowerkes I'm sure can help you source brakes for much cheaper http://www.facebook.com/BMRAutowerkes

11-21-2011, 07:49 PM	#6
'fatboy' Second Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 268 iTrader: (0)	My warranty is expiring in 6 months. Do they approach you or do you have to call them? I'm guessing they will be calling given its money they want.

11-21-2011, 07:54 PM	#7
choppedliver Private First Class Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	[quote=ansch;10847052]What cover does the $5000 give you?[quote] Not known yet. will know more next week when i talk to them. Thanks

11-22-2011, 09:27 PM	#9
choppedliver Private First Class Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	Dumb question...how do I contact BMR Autowerkes. Apart from PM? Do they have a phone number? Thanks CF

11-22-2011, 09:57 PM	#10
Zuzu Major General Drives: VO 1M Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SyDnEy Oz Posts: 6,971 iTrader: (0)	Everything is negotiable.. I got quoted $2850 for the 3 year warranty, before I sold the 135i.. fatboy: They should approach you for the extended warranty, as it has to be finalised withing 14 days of the factory warranty expiring... Or just give your dealership and others a call and negotiate.

11-22-2011, 10:26 PM	#11
BiMou Private Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	+1 for Toowoomba BMW. $2990 for 3yrs extended warranty, was also quoted $2350 for 2yrs.

11-23-2011, 12:26 AM	#14
Zuzu Major General Drives: VO 1M Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SyDnEy Oz Posts: 6,971 iTrader: (0)	Try Sylvania BMW... They will negotiate, as they are a franchise and not BMW owned like Northshore.

11-23-2011, 12:35 AM	#17
choppedliver Private First Class Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	Cantebury BMW - $3750 on the phone from the receptionist for 3yr/60000km. She said the BMW one was still $3995 so they might be a little out of date! CL

11-23-2011, 12:58 AM	#21
BiMou Private Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	Trust me, just call Toowoomba BMW. It doesn't matter where you are, I purchased it from Melbourne!

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