Upgraded maintenance backout

beemboy · 11-21-2009, 08:34 AM

Hi Guys,

When signing the financial paperwork I agreed (pls don't ask why!!) to the 6yr/100K maintenance program. I am having second thoughts about this. Is there any chance I can reneg out of this?

Thanks.

Lester · 11-21-2009, 09:55 AM

How much extra did you pay? Keep in mind there are some expensive scheduled maintenance/service over 50,000 miles and if you plan to keet the car awhile it might actually end up saving you money in the long run.

beemboy · 11-21-2009, 12:08 PM

I paid $2095 for the BMW Upgraded maintenance program.

Cris · 11-21-2009, 02:11 PM

If I understand correctly, the maintenance program was designed as an addendum to the factory 4yr/50k plan; you're basically tacking on an additional 2yr/50k miles. To me, for $2k, that's not bad especially when maintenance costs are expensive (and unforeseeable) for a BMW later down the line. If you plan to mod the vehicle after the factory warranty is up, then, well, you're going to have to wait another 2 years. If not, it's a good "peace of mind" product.

Tom K. · 11-21-2009, 02:15 PM

Scheduled maintenance from 50~100k (assuming you put that much mileage on in 6 years) is:

3 Oil services @ $200 each
2 30K Inspections (check with your dealer for cost)
Maybe front & rear brakes - ca. $1,200.00 (Perhaps you'll need them at 49,000, but not again 'til 101,000!)

Maybe Lester can list the other "expensive scheduled maintenance" items he mentioned from 50~100K.

Don't forget that some common items like control arm bushings are warranty, not maintenance.

Tom

11-21-2009, 08:34 AM	#1
beemboy New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 135i coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: nc iTrader: (0)	Upgraded maintenance backout Hi Guys, When signing the financial paperwork I agreed (pls don't ask why!!) to the 6yr/100K maintenance program. I am having second thoughts about this. Is there any chance I can reneg out of this? Thanks.
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11-21-2009, 09:55 AM	#2
Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	How much extra did you pay? Keep in mind there are some expensive scheduled maintenance/service over 50,000 miles and if you plan to keet the car awhile it might actually end up saving you money in the long run.
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11-21-2009, 12:08 PM	#3
beemboy New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 135i coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: nc iTrader: (0)	I paid $2095 for the BMW Upgraded maintenance program.
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Cris What's FWD? 10 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Former E82, current E39 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	If I understand correctly, the maintenance program was designed as an addendum to the factory 4yr/50k plan; you're basically tacking on an additional 2yr/50k miles. To me, for $2k, that's not bad especially when maintenance costs are expensive (and unforeseeable) for a BMW later down the line. If you plan to mod the vehicle after the factory warranty is up, then, well, you're going to have to wait another 2 years. If not, it's a good "peace of mind" product.
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11-21-2009, 02:15 PM	#5
Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Scheduled maintenance from 50~100k (assuming you put that much mileage on in 6 years) is: 3 Oil services @ $200 each 2 30K Inspections (check with your dealer for cost) Maybe front & rear brakes - ca. $1,200.00 (Perhaps you'll need them at 49,000, but not again 'til 101,000!) Maybe Lester can list the other "expensive scheduled maintenance" items he mentioned from 50~100K. Don't forget that some common items like control arm bushings are warranty, not maintenance. Tom
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