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Should I buy Warranty?
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- Lifer
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Should I buy Warranty?
If you're going to get a warranty, then the BMW one is the one to go for.
However, you won't know whether the warranty is worth it until you've claimed or not.
In my case it was well worth it, as I've had about £15k of repairs in the 90,000 miles (over4 years) that I had the monthly, comprehensive, insured warranty.
However, you won't know whether the warranty is worth it until you've claimed or not.
In my case it was well worth it, as I've had about £15k of repairs in the 90,000 miles (over4 years) that I had the monthly, comprehensive, insured warranty.
- Mr Tidy
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My view has always been that any business offering warranty cover is a business, so they price it to make a profit.
So I don't pay for it on the basis that if I have average luck I'll come out ahead, and if I am lucky I'll do better still! (But I always have a bork fund just in case).
So I don't pay for it on the basis that if I have average luck I'll come out ahead, and if I am lucky I'll do better still! (But I always have a bork fund just in case).
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- TitanTim
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Most probably right Rob, chances of anything major going wrong is slim and you would hope if it did it would be within the 3 years from new. I never bothered with the Z3 and only had to replace the boot wiring loom apart from that nothing else on a 16 year old car, so not bad going. Not heard of any horror stories with the M140i although the auto boxes appear to be giving trouble at times so glad I went for the manual.Smartbear wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:50 pmHi, unless there’s history of 140i cars needing replacement engines I’d class it as such a small risk as to not worry to much about it.TitanTim wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:32 pm I've been thinking if this once the 140i is 3 years old and will probably get an extended warrantyof some sort. Might be worth looking at others as well as BMWs to compare what is actually covered in the small print. I've always thought put the premium in the bank instead but you just know that it will something that will cost more than the premium. I think a new engine replacement on mine is 13k and one of the reasons why I went for a manual box as the Auto would be scary prices to strip down etc. Its just peace of mind end of the day.
Tim.
You can probably insure yourself against being victim to alien abduction but it’s the same thing really, I’d take my chances
Rob
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I’m sure the odds are in their favour!
I had an insured warranty on a Disco 3. It had the addition of an MOT failure section. A front Calliper seized thus mot fail- Not Covered, Brake pipes failure another year, - Not covered!
I’m talking myself out of buying
I had an insured warranty on a Disco 3. It had the addition of an MOT failure section. A front Calliper seized thus mot fail- Not Covered, Brake pipes failure another year, - Not covered!
I’m talking myself out of buying
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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I forgot to add the proviso that if your car spontaneously combusts it’s not my fault!TitanTim wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:44 pmMost probably right Rob, chances of anything major going wrong is slim and you would hope if it did it would be within the 3 years from new. I never bothered with the Z3 and only had to replace the boot wiring loom apart from that nothing else on a 16 year old car, so not bad going. Not heard of any horror stories with the M140i although the auto boxes appear to be giving trouble at times so glad I went for the manual.Smartbear wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:50 pmHi, unless there’s history of 140i cars needing replacement engines I’d class it as such a small risk as to not worry to much about it.TitanTim wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:32 pm I've been thinking if this once the 140i is 3 years old and will probably get an extended warrantyof some sort. Might be worth looking at others as well as BMWs to compare what is actually covered in the small print. I've always thought put the premium in the bank instead but you just know that it will something that will cost more than the premium. I think a new engine replacement on mine is 13k and one of the reasons why I went for a manual box as the Auto would be scary prices to strip down etc. Its just peace of mind end of the day.
Tim.
You can probably insure yourself against being victim to alien abduction but it’s the same thing really, I’d take my chances
Rob
Tim.
Rob
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e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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£1,200 in the bank/isa or what ever and find a good Indy.
If you are handy with spanner’s, even better.
If you are handy with spanner’s, even better.
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I used to be very handy, my cars never saw the inside of a garage but my wobbly legs means checking tyre pressures is an effort these days!
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
- cj10jeeper
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Never taken an extended warranty in my life
As posted by others the profit margin of insurers, get out clauses and chances of the massive failure are limited.
I maintain my cars am sympathetic to new noises or feelings and do as you propose and keep enough to cover any repair.
Many 000’s better off for it..
As posted by others the profit margin of insurers, get out clauses and chances of the massive failure are limited.
I maintain my cars am sympathetic to new noises or feelings and do as you propose and keep enough to cover any repair.
Many 000’s better off for it..
Jaguar F-Type 3.0 Supercharged V6 S, Stratus Grey, LSD, Active Exhaust, CF wheels, Performance brakes, Sports seats and mods ongoing
Gone but not forgotten Z4 3.0i SE Roadster ///M front, Red ///M leather seats, Aero sills
Gone but not forgotten Z4 3.0i SE Roadster ///M front, Red ///M leather seats, Aero sills
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No chance, BMWs never catch fireSmartbear wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:59 pmI forgot to add the proviso that if your car spontaneously combusts it’s not my fault!TitanTim wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:44 pmMost probably right Rob, chances of anything major going wrong is slim and you would hope if it did it would be within the 3 years from new. I never bothered with the Z3 and only had to replace the boot wiring loom apart from that nothing else on a 16 year old car, so not bad going. Not heard of any horror stories with the M140i although the auto boxes appear to be giving trouble at times so glad I went for the manual.Smartbear wrote: ↑Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:50 pm Hi, unless there’s history of 140i cars needing replacement engines I’d class it as such a small risk as to not worry to much about it.
You can probably insure yourself against being victim to alien abduction but it’s the same thing really, I’d take my chances
Rob
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- Mr Tidy
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Oh well, it is a White, de-badged (so probably poverty spec) 1 Series with French plates so not a disaster!
Anyway Insurance is probably more useful than a warranty if that happens.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Oi, my zed is white & debadged! Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- ronk
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It’s looking more like an isa to satisfy my toffee tin hoarding mentality!
I think the 335 was £600 a year and suspect the 35is will be about the same next year.
The only thing I would need to consider is breakdown cover for Uk and Europe for the two cars and the two drivers - I’ll probably go back to csma/Britannia rescue for that cover. The Bmw cover is only Uk unfortunately.
I think the 335 was £600 a year and suspect the 35is will be about the same next year.
The only thing I would need to consider is breakdown cover for Uk and Europe for the two cars and the two drivers - I’ll probably go back to csma/Britannia rescue for that cover. The Bmw cover is only Uk unfortunately.
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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I’ve just had them on the phone wanting my business and this is what they’ve quoted - I does include emergency cover
This quote is for the 335xd with only 15k on the clock
Excess. Premium
£0 £707
£100 £522
£250 £422
This quote is for the 335xd with only 15k on the clock
Excess. Premium
£0 £707
£100 £522
£250 £422
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
- cj10jeeper
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Sounds a lot to me for a low mileage nearly new car, but if you sleep better then it’s a good idea.
I’d want to see the policy terms in detail and the exclusions as they generally cover everything that will wear out or fail.. also check who backs it as it will be an insurer, not BMW
I’d want to see the policy terms in detail and the exclusions as they generally cover everything that will wear out or fail.. also check who backs it as it will be an insurer, not BMW
Jaguar F-Type 3.0 Supercharged V6 S, Stratus Grey, LSD, Active Exhaust, CF wheels, Performance brakes, Sports seats and mods ongoing
Gone but not forgotten Z4 3.0i SE Roadster ///M front, Red ///M leather seats, Aero sills
Gone but not forgotten Z4 3.0i SE Roadster ///M front, Red ///M leather seats, Aero sills
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At £700 a year (£420 with £250 excess) it’s looking more and more like an isa
The 35is is due next September so no doubt they’ll want the same sort of cash for that car !
I will factor in some breakdown assist cover for UK and Europe Britannia / Green Flag or I might see what add ons the car insurance have to offer!
Yes it is insurance backed:-
BMW Insured Warranty is underwritten by AWP P&C SA and is administered in the UK by AWP Assistance UK Ltd (trading as BMW Insured Warranty Services), Registered in England number 1710361. Registered Office: PO Box 74005, 60 Gracechurch Street, London,
The 35is is due next September so no doubt they’ll want the same sort of cash for that car !
I will factor in some breakdown assist cover for UK and Europe Britannia / Green Flag or I might see what add ons the car insurance have to offer!
Yes it is insurance backed:-
BMW Insured Warranty is underwritten by AWP P&C SA and is administered in the UK by AWP Assistance UK Ltd (trading as BMW Insured Warranty Services), Registered in England number 1710361. Registered Office: PO Box 74005, 60 Gracechurch Street, London,
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.