What have you had done under (BMW) extended warranty?

[MCSL]

Just interested guys in what kind of things you all have had replaced/repaired under the BMW warranty scheme?

Thanks

[Yanto]

Not sure you'll get much response to this thread.

[shimmy]

Anybody see the full moon last Tuesday?

[MCSL]

Not sure you'll get much response to this thread.


Why? I want to know if to go down the warranty route myself

[chicken]

Warranty... That would be nice haha,


But with my first csl,

Drivers electric window switch
Down selector switch on the steering wheel

BUT but, back then m cars had an excess of £250 ex vat, so had to pay both, conveniently only cost around £200 each lol


I know someone that knows someone, and they've had nearly everything replaced under warranty... Oh look a white buffalo

[Straightsix]

On the CS .... BMW M Differential's input seal

[Mark CSL]

You would have been better asking how many have warranty.

There are a few cars that have had engines and other parts done with warranty that would have been a big expense.

i would not buy a CSL with out warranty but there are a few on here that don't have it :thumbs:

[Yanto]

Why? I want to know if to go down the warranty route myself

Because with respect and to put it bluntly, I doubt you'd get too many folks wanting to spill this information on A. on a public domain, and B. to a user who registered this month and has a grand total of 7 posts ! You may have more luck PM'ing a few folks or running a poll.

As Mark has said, some dont run a warranty. Some run a warranty and have had little in the way of claims. Others have had some big items replaced.

The question you should ask yourself is do you have a big enough slush fund to pay for a big item (engine, gearbox etc) if it goes pop....£10-£20K? Even something like an SMG pump, which will go at some point, will be c. £1800.

If you have (or you're handy under the bonnett), then there is a case for not running one. Sadly, my pockets are not that deep and my tech knowledge of cars is (very) limited.

It suits me to run a warranty as it offers peace of mind which is worth significant value to me. I work hard, so when its play time I want it to be stress free. Will I be worried if my engine goes bang when we're halfway accross Europe in May ? Nope, because I have BMW breakdown cover and an extended warranty. Well worth £80 per month.

I also believe it is attractive to punters if you ever want to move the car on.

Hope that helps - good luck :thumbs:

[MCSL]

Ok thanks guys for the last few replies. Understand re spilling too much info on a public forum. Still looking for a good car...

[Yanto]

Ok thanks guys for the last few replies. Understand re spilling too much info on a public forum. Still looking for a good car...

No worries, I read my reply back and it may seem a little curt.....wasn't meant to be mate, but hopefully you get my point.

If you want a warranty, remember that a car which may not be under warranty currently may still be eligible....so dont neccesarily discount these.

Lots of info: http://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

[shimmy]

No worries, I read my reply back and it may seem a little curt.....wasn't meant to be mate, but hopefully you get my point.

If you want a warranty, remember that a car which may not be under warranty currently may still be eligible....so dont neccesarily discount these.

Lots of info: http://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

snappy fecker :)

[Yanto]

snappy fecker :)

fair cop :finga:

[MCSL]

No worries, I read my reply back and it may seem a little curt.....wasn't meant to be mate, but hopefully you get my point.

If you want a warranty, remember that a car which may not be under warranty currently may still be eligible....so dont neccesarily discount these.

Lots of info: http://www.bmw-warranty.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Cheers for the link Yanto :)

I've got the heads up on a car - but don't think it is currently under the BMW scheme, but doing low-mileage (maybe 2/3/4k year) i'm tempted to put the cash in the bank and take the risk. I didn't find your message 'curt' at all mate :beer:

[alexk]

I don't have warranty, not an option here.

I have had the vanos solenoid unit and vanos gearbox replaced by goodwill of BMW AG.
I also had to replace a steering rack pipe, viscus coupling fan, thermostat.
The other stuff (bushes, suspension etc) are consumables in my opinion.
Last but not least, I have changed the clutch set (which was unnecessary).

I would advise you to get warranty since you have the option, because many expensive things can go wrong.
See it as a short to medium term investment :-D

[MCSL]

thanks alexk. Decided i will continue with the monthly scheme as car i'm looking at currently under it :)




shimmy, i've tried to send you an e-mail through your profile - not sure if it's worked or not ?