My 50,000 warranty is about to expire

grimmi03 · 03-20-2014, 05:45 PM

i'm going crazy just thinking about the fact having my 35d without warranty. what should i do i'm almost running out of time, any suggestions on where to go and get the best deal possible?

mitch808 · 03-20-2014, 06:29 PM

I liked Jeff Steel at Passport BMW. You will find that many BMW folks on other forums rave about him. He treated me well. His price was awesome compared to other dealers I contacted. Just have the last 7 of your VIN handy.

grimmi03 · 03-21-2014, 06:07 AM

i guess i'll be giving him a call. thanks alot i appreciate the help.

rosenbergendo · 03-21-2014, 06:31 AM

Ballpark on a extended to 75,000 for x5?

stlcity · 03-21-2014, 07:03 AM

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=943424

These are for X5M.,.. post #3.

serge1 · 03-21-2014, 02:18 PM

Of all issues on this relatively reliable BMW series, the most common seem to be related to emissions. Just a lot of electronics and components that may clog, overheat, etc, etc. That's just my observation after 2.5 years on these forums.

Good thing is that many states follow California standards that mandates 100% coverage for emissions/exhaust until 75K miles. Some federal emissions mandates apply until 80K miles.

When I was deciding about extended warranty, my main concern was the emission system. Once I was informed that my state mandates coverage until 75K miles, I felt $3000 for extended warranty was not justified, since it will only cover me for 25K miles (from 75K to 100K).
I am also planning to keep the vehicle way past 100K (really like this beast), so I am just setting away those $3000 for any repairs.

P1 · 03-21-2014, 03:31 PM

Paying for extended warranties make complete sense if you will own the vehicle until the warranty runs out. My friend had a 2008 X5 and he decided to roll the dice and not buy the warranty. He lost BIG. He ended up having an extensive oil leak and his A/C went out. Within a year, he had spent 2x of what the extended warranty would have cost him. He got so scared, he eventually sold it and got a '13 Z71 Tahoe.

mitch808 · 03-21-2014, 04:14 PM

Just one major mechanical issue will cover the cost of the warranty. A transmission, engine, turbo, etc. Over 3-5years, it's chump change over time; especially for the peace of mind.

cb4 · 03-21-2014, 10:37 PM

My 11 x5d I nearing 50k as well. I bought the extended warranty for my. 08 335 but am not going to buy one for my x5d.

Reliability has been rock solid so far on the d. It's the best vehicle I've owned and plan on keeping it for at least 3 more years.

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grimmi03 Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2011 35D Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Paterson iTrader: (2)	My 50,000 warranty is about to expire i'm going crazy just thinking about the fact having my 35d without warranty. what should i do i'm almost running out of time, any suggestions on where to go and get the best deal possible?
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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I liked Jeff Steel at Passport BMW. You will find that many BMW folks on other forums rave about him. He treated me well. His price was awesome compared to other dealers I contacted. Just have the last 7 of your VIN handy. __________________ 2012 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity - Alpine White - M Sport Package
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rosenbergendo First Lieutenant 119 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2016 Porsche GT3RS, F80 M3,997 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Jupiter,FL iTrader: (0)	Ballpark on a extended to 75,000 for x5?
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stlcity Private 2 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=943424 These are for X5M.,.. post #3.
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serge1 First Lieutenant 32 Rep 389 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X5 35d [0.00]	Of all issues on this relatively reliable BMW series, the most common seem to be related to emissions. Just a lot of electronics and components that may clog, overheat, etc, etc. That's just my observation after 2.5 years on these forums. Good thing is that many states follow California standards that mandates 100% coverage for emissions/exhaust until 75K miles. Some federal emissions mandates apply until 80K miles. When I was deciding about extended warranty, my main concern was the emission system. Once I was informed that my state mandates coverage until 75K miles, I felt $3000 for extended warranty was not justified, since it will only cover me for 25K miles (from 75K to 100K). I am also planning to keep the vehicle way past 100K (really like this beast), so I am just setting away those $3000 for any repairs.
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grimmi03 Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2011 35D Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Paterson iTrader: (2)	i guess i'll be giving him a call. thanks alot i appreciate the help.
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P1 Lieutenant General 11566 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Paying for extended warranties make complete sense if you will own the vehicle until the warranty runs out. My friend had a 2008 X5 and he decided to roll the dice and not buy the warranty. He lost BIG. He ended up having an extensive oil leak and his A/C went out. Within a year, he had spent 2x of what the extended warranty would have cost him. He got so scared, he eventually sold it and got a '13 Z71 Tahoe.
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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Just one major mechanical issue will cover the cost of the warranty. A transmission, engine, turbo, etc. Over 3-5years, it's chump change over time; especially for the peace of mind. __________________ 2012 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity - Alpine White - M Sport Package
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cb4 Captain 60 Rep 910 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	My 11 x5d I nearing 50k as well. I bought the extended warranty for my. 08 335 but am not going to buy one for my x5d. Reliability has been rock solid so far on the d. It's the best vehicle I've owned and plan on keeping it for at least 3 more years.
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