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I usually don't bother with extended warranty and so far I have not regretted it. Since this is a new generation of 3-series, I've been considering purchasing extended warranty (bumper-to-bumper) for it. What do you guys (and gals) think? I tend to keep my cars way past the manufacturer warranty period and would be worried that it starts breaking down. I drive about 15000 miles each year. I am considering a 7 year/100,000 mile warranty for the cost of roughly $2300. I think I'll definitely buy the Tire protection plan becasue run-flats cannot be repaired. It costs about $30/year for a $350 per tire protection. |
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Replying to: pluto168 (Jul 17, 2001 12:41 am) Also, can you tell me where to find the fuse box on this model. I just had a new a/c compressor put on this now I am experiencing a problem with my wipers and the vibration problem when the car is sitting at a light or idling. |
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| The main fuse block is located in the roof of the glove box; there are two white quarter turn knobs that you release and then the box will drop down. Removing the flashlight will help it drop down further. There should be a tabbed sheet that pulls out and gives all the fuse amperage and locations, as well as a red plastic tweezer-like tool that is used to pull/replace the fuses. | |
Does a 3.0 Z3 really need premium gas? Would running on regular gas cause any problems with the drive train?
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Replying to: rcz3 (Sep 10, 2005 7:02 pm) Regular gas may not cause any damage, but the car will have reduced horsepower, and may even get worse gas mileage, negating any savings from using regular grade. regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums |
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Replying to: klevey (Jun 04, 2001 5:36 pm)
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Replying to: lopez7 (Sep 29, 2005 7:51 pm) Someone could give you the dealership name and location.. You'll have to let google do the rest.... regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums |
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Does anyone recommend upgrading the BMW Z4 maintenance. My 2003 Z4 2.5 currently has 42K miles and the BMW full maintenance will expire in 8K miles. For $985.00 I can upgrade to have the maintenance extended to 100,000 miles/ 6 years. I plan to keep the car for about 3 more years and drive approx. 13-15K annually. Has anyone done the cost comparison on it? Any feedback appreciated. Thanks
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Replying to: sanfranz4 (Oct 01, 2005 12:39 pm) Of course, if you planned on taking your car to an independent for repair work after the original warranty is up... my advice would be different... regards, kyfdx Host-Prices Paid Forums |
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