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Re: First used Beamer [edmundsquid] by british_rover
Nov 16, 2006 (6:18 am)

Replying to: edmundsquid (Nov 15, 2006 8:49 pm)

Well the 530i from that era is probably one of the best and most reliable BMWs ever made so that would be a good one to look for.
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Re: First used Beamer [edmundsquid] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Nov 16, 2006 (8:55 am)

Replying to: edmundsquid (Nov 15, 2006 8:49 pm)

repeat this mantra with any used BMW out of warranty...."low miles, low miles"......under 80K, preferably under 60K.
 
After 80K, if there was deferred maintenance, you're going to pay for it.
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Re: Extended warranty for my 2003 BMW 525i with 26000 miles [aarkey] by asavitz
Jan 10, 2007 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: aarkey (Sep 19, 2006 11:19 pm)

What did you determine was the best solution?
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Extended Warranty/Maintenance for BMW 2003 325i? by geek_girl
Jan 15, 2007 (9:46 pm)
Does anyone have any recommendations for an extended warranty for a 2003 325i with about 34000 miles on it? My warranty expires next week and I want to continue with the maintenance (I found a deal online for $945 for 2 additional years for the maintenance), but not sure who is reliable for warranty.
Anyone have any experience with purchasing either of these?
Thanks in advance,
Jen
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Re: Extended Warranty/Maintenance for BMW 2003 325i? [geek_girl] by cotmc
Jan 25, 2007 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: geek_girl (Jan 15, 2007 9:46 pm)

Jen, Who quoted you $945 for the extended maintenance program?? I'm in the market for that. I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide some info.
 
Because I purchased a CPO, I can't help much on your warranty question. I've seen a couple people write good things about Warranty Direct, but I personally would feel more comfortable buying an extended warranty directly from BMW.
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Re: Extended Warranty/Maintenance for BMW 2003 325i? [cotmc] by geek_girl
Jan 25, 2007 (2:07 pm)

Replying to: cotmc (Jan 25, 2007 1:36 pm)

I saw it on bimmerfest:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132955
 
But those guys stopped responding on-thread, so I went to my local dealer and told them I knew how much they paid for it (~$900) and they gave it to me for $100 over (as opposed to the $1700 retail they quoted me).
I also got the warranty through them, but not sure if it's any better than from an external vendor (they charge $50 deductible).
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Re: Extended Warranty/Maintenance for BMW 2003 325i? [geek_girl] by cotmc
Jan 25, 2007 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: geek_girl (Jan 25, 2007 2:07 pm)

Personally, I would rest easier knowing I had the warranty thru BMW. Some 3rd-party warranty companies back in the 90's are no longer in existence. I'm guessing you know this, but just in case it wasn't stated to you, the $50 deductible applies for each visit, not for each item repaired during that visit.
 
Can I ask which dealer you used to purchase the Maintenance Plan? I might wish to check them out, just in case. Thanks!
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Re: Extended Warranty/Maintenance for BMW 2003 325i? [cotmc] by edrn
Jan 29, 2007 (9:13 am)

Replying to: cotmc (Jan 25, 2007 7:53 pm)

I was quoted 2500 for extended warranty for my 2003 through Car Care Conncetion through BMW dealer. Does anyone know anything about them? Also quoted 1600 for extended maintenance waaranty. I'll wait until warranty is near to ending to negoiate with dealer.Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Re: Extended Warranty/Maintenance for BMW 2003 325i? [cotmc] by geek_girl
Jan 30, 2007 (10:43 pm)

Replying to: cotmc (Jan 25, 2007 7:53 pm)

I paid $100 (each) over what the dealer supposedly pays for the warranty and the maintenance for a grand total $2720 (I think invoice was something like $895 for the 2 year maintenance plan, and $1695 for the 2 year warranty through BMW).
I got this at Kuni BMW in Beaverton, OR.
They were a little crabby with me for doing my homework on the internet (I can't remember the breakout of the numbers, but I do remember thinking they wanted to charge me around $3700 for the two together (list price)), but I think they were ultimately fine with getting $200 for 10 minutes of paperwork!
Good luck...
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Re: Extended Warranty/Maintenance for BMW 2003 325i? [geek_girl] by geek_girl
Jan 30, 2007 (10:47 pm)

Replying to: geek_girl (Jan 30, 2007 10:43 pm)

oops $1625 not $1695 (math is hard).

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