[peter2772000]

Rushing back to post on the results, seeing as so many here seemed to be worried sick for me and my troubles *rolls eyes*


Only just got it back this am.

- Water pump replaced due to leak, covered under my $3500 extended warranty
- Replaced t-stat at my own expense, recommended by BMW. Took forever to warm up before, I see no difference now. Outta pocket for about $300
- Oil-filter housing gasket replaced due to leak
- Grumbling a/c compressor actually turned out to be the tranny bell pan was banged and rubbing against the tranny body. Outta pocket for $300
- Front thrust rod bushing separated. Outta pocket for $600
- Recall for air-bag, drivers side, replaced at no charge
- Recall for front driveshaft, replaced at no charge

So in the end, the extended warranty covered $2,730 in repairs as well as the car rental. Just knowing that I'm at least getting back some of the investment when I bought the extended warranty makes me feel better. And, I still have coverage for another year. Could be worse...