Extended maintenance plan

rajmiki · 05-27-2006, 06:15 PM

I extended the maintenance plan to 6 years 75K miles when I bought my 2006 325i. The cost for the extension was roughly $1,000. Was it worth it? Would I really spend $1,000 if I pay for the maintenance myself? I drive less than 15K miles a year. The dealership said that I could get a refund if I changed my mind. Should I go and cancel the extended maintenance plan?

Got-BMW? · 05-27-2006, 06:27 PM

This is a good question and also is $1,000 a decent price for this?

I was thinking of getting this for my wifes car when it arrives and didn't know what to expect to pay for the extended 6-yr/75k-mile protection....?

I would say it is def worth $1k but can it be bought cheaper anywhere else?

Refujeet · 05-27-2006, 07:40 PM

Are brakes covered under the extension or are they already part of the standard plan? I would pay that much for the brakes and rotors to be covered.

THE JEDI · 05-27-2006, 08:16 PM

Dude with rotor and wipers and oil

and what ever else could go wrong.....um it's well worth it and if you trade in or up it adds value

NEXT QUESTION!

rajmiki · 05-27-2006, 08:52 PM

Yes. I believe that brakes and rotors are covered. So how much does it cost to replace the brakes and rotors? How often is that done?

zamboni · 05-28-2006, 12:47 AM

I thought you can only get 6 yrs and 100K maint.

rajmiki · 05-28-2006, 01:21 AM

Both 6 years/100K and 6 years/75K are available.

Golfguyjax · 05-28-2006, 10:33 AM

Does anyone know what the typical cost of routine service items like oil change, Brake job etc. is? I'm on the fence about extending the maintenance plan. I plan to keep the car for at least 6 years so I would like to do the math on extending the maintenance plan. I am also considering an extended warranty. Any information you guys might have from your experiences would be very helpful. Thanks.

govtec · 05-28-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Golfguyjax

Does anyone know what the typical cost of routine service items like oil change, Brake job etc. is? I'm on the fence about extending the maintenance plan. I plan to keep the car for at least 6 years so I would like to do the math on extending the maintenance plan. I am also considering an extended warranty. Any information you guys might have from your experiences would be very helpful. Thanks.

my plan is to wait until 4/50 is about to expire and decide whether both extended plan (maintenance and warranty) will be worth it base on performance of car.

sblument · 05-28-2006, 12:39 PM

I plan to get it

Golfguyjax · 05-28-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by govtec

my plan is to wait until 4/50 is about to expire and decide whether both extended plan (maintenance and warranty) will be worth it base on performance of car.

Is there a price difference if you wait that long?

zamboni · 05-28-2006, 06:30 PM

I just hope BMW will continue to offer the plan otherwise I have to get the ext maint program very soon.Price wise is the same if you do it now or at a later time.

govtec · 05-28-2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Golfguyjax

Is there a price difference if you wait that long?

u open urself to price increase if u wait another 3 years or so but that's not a certain event.

rajmiki · 05-28-2006, 10:53 PM

Paying for an extended warranty at time of purchase is usually cheaper than waiting and buying later. That's pretty much true for any industry. Plus because I extended it at time of purchase, I was able to wheel and deal and got a few hundred dollars off. Also I was told that brakes/rotors will be taken out of the maintenance plan in the near future.

puck724 · 05-29-2006, 04:37 AM

i got the extended 6yrs/100K maintenance. bought mine for like 1200 back in september. i felt it was worth it.

Golfguyjax · 05-30-2006, 04:20 PM

My dealer just quoted me $1065 for 6yr/100,000. Sounds pretty good to me but I still would like to know what a typical brake job, typical routine service, etc. costs so I can do the math.

zamboni · 05-31-2006, 12:12 PM

If you take it to independent shop it would cost $650 for break jos and dealer is around $1200, to me it makes sense to get the ext maint program if you plan to keep the car more than 6yrs.

xeta · 05-31-2006, 12:37 PM

Based on my 95, 325is:

Brake Job: (replacing rotors and brakes) $1380
Oil Service: $55
Inspection 1: $150 -$250 depending on issues
Inspection 2: ~$700-$900 depending on issues

Extra $1000 for another 2 years / 25000 miles!? PRICELESS!

zamboni · 05-31-2006, 12:47 PM

For that price you could get up to 6 yrs / 100k.

younghov85 · 05-31-2006, 12:56 PM

I plan to trade in my car once I pay it off or when the new camaro comes out, whichever comes first, so I doubt I will purchase the extra warranty, but i know that its a no-brainer to get bc it pays for itself with just one break job

05-27-2006, 06:15 PM	#1
rajmiki New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Extended maintenance plan I extended the maintenance plan to 6 years 75K miles when I bought my 2006 325i. The cost for the extension was roughly $1,000. Was it worth it? Would I really spend $1,000 if I pay for the maintenance myself? I drive less than 15K miles a year. The dealership said that I could get a refund if I changed my mind. Should I go and cancel the extended maintenance plan?
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Got-BMW? Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	This is a good question and also is $1,000 a decent price for this? I was thinking of getting this for my wifes car when it arrives and didn't know what to expect to pay for the extended 6-yr/75k-mile protection....? I would say it is def worth $1k but can it be bought cheaper anywhere else? __________________ *2007 E90-328i (Sparkling Graphite w/Black Leather & Alum)* *ZPP // ZSP // ZCW // 205 // 322 // 417 // 507 // 522 // 4AD*
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Refujeet Lieutenant 264 Rep 442 Posts Drives: X7 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Are brakes covered under the extension or are they already part of the standard plan? I would pay that much for the brakes and rotors to be covered.
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THE JEDI Major 123 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: JAPAN, Okinawa iTrader: (0)	Dude with rotor and wipers and oil and what ever else could go wrong.....um it's well worth it and if you trade in or up it adds value NEXT QUESTION!
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rajmiki New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Yes. I believe that brakes and rotors are covered. So how much does it cost to replace the brakes and rotors? How often is that done?
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05-28-2006, 01:21 AM	#7
rajmiki New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Both 6 years/100K and 6 years/75K are available.
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Golfguyjax Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 325i SG/Terra/Step/PP/SP/Xenon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know what the typical cost of routine service items like oil change, Brake job etc. is? I'm on the fence about extending the maintenance plan. I plan to keep the car for at least 6 years so I would like to do the math on extending the maintenance plan. I am also considering an extended warranty. Any information you guys might have from your experiences would be very helpful. Thanks. __________________ 2006 325i/SG/Terra/Walnut/PP/SP/Nav/Step/Xenon/Sirius
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05-28-2006, 10:53 PM	#14
rajmiki New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Paying for an extended warranty at time of purchase is usually cheaper than waiting and buying later. That's pretty much true for any industry. Plus because I extended it at time of purchase, I was able to wheel and deal and got a few hundred dollars off. Also I was told that brakes/rotors will be taken out of the maintenance plan in the near future.
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puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i got the extended 6yrs/100K maintenance. bought mine for like 1200 back in september. i felt it was worth it. __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
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Golfguyjax Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 325i SG/Terra/Step/PP/SP/Xenon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	My dealer just quoted me $1065 for 6yr/100,000. Sounds pretty good to me but I still would like to know what a typical brake job, typical routine service, etc. costs so I can do the math. __________________ 2006 325i/SG/Terra/Walnut/PP/SP/Nav/Step/Xenon/Sirius
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xeta Private First Class 11 Rep 136 Posts Drives: Silver 330xi, 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts, USA iTrader: (0)	Based on my 95, 325is: Brake Job: (replacing rotors and brakes) $1380 Oil Service: $55 Inspection 1: $150 -$250 depending on issues Inspection 2: ~$700-$900 depending on issues Extra $1000 for another 2 years / 25000 miles!? PRICELESS!
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younghov85 Captain 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	I plan to trade in my car once I pay it off or when the new camaro comes out, whichever comes first, so I doubt I will purchase the extra warranty, but i know that its a no-brainer to get bc it pays for itself with just one break job
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