[Arthurrs]

I own my 2014 328ix, just passed 70,000 km on the odometer, so before the factory warranty runs out at 80k, I'm exploring what options I have for an extended warranty. I plan to keep the car for a few years, I drive roughly 30K a year, but would like some kind of coverage for expensive repairs.

So obviously my BMW dealer offers some extended warranty options, I have made an inquiry already with them. Yep, I'll probably be paying a premium.

I do see several 3rd party warranty options out there, got a quote from one that seems reasonable for what it offers, anyone have experience with 3rd party extended warranty plans? Any you recommend? Any I should avoid?

[5speedto6speed]

I have the same vehicle but I am no way near the 80000 kms allowance but the 4 years is coming up. I was under the impression once you opted out of the extended warranty that you could not purchase it? I am curious what the cost would be for to be extended if you don't mind and would I have to extend it through the dealer I bought it from (which is horrible by the way).

[MuffinMan910]

For my 2011 e90 i opted out of extended warranty. Through BMW an extra 2 years would have been $2500 and 3 years would have been $3500

I looked into 3rd party places and it would have been around $1500

In the end I didn't go through BMW because it was too much and I didn't go through 3rd party because of all the stories about denying claims and then trying to use aftermarket or used parts instead of new oem

Car was totalled a a year and a few months after warranty ended but during the course of the year I had to change one lower control arm and my water pump (which i knew would happen at some point). Based on math, if I went with BMW extended warranty I would have over paid compared to how much I spent out of pocket over the course of a year

My f30 warranty is up end of October and I don't plan on even considering extended warranty from anyone. A little bit of diy when possible and a good Indy shop is the best way to go

This could be completely void if f30 extended warranty is cheaper than e90. But I doubt it

To give a comparison my 2 year extended warranty from Ford for a mustang was $900. That was worth it even after considering BMW vs Ford repair cost

[TheUltimateDrivingManiac]

Originally Posted by 5speedto6speed

I was under the impression once you opted out of the extended warranty that you could not purchase

You can get an extended warranty as long as you are under warranty.

[5speedto6speed]

Thanks the ultimate driving maniac.... I'll contact my dealer and find out prices

[SD6]

Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

You can get an extended warranty as long as you are under warranty.

Agreed. Just bought my car (used) and the finance manager went over some extended warranty options. I said it wasn't in my budget, and he said no problem - I could purchase an Ext Wty at a later date as long as the car is still under the original 4 year/80K km warranty.

[evdok]

Letter came through today for the option to extend my warranty for a £0 excess comprehensive warranty for a price of £610 for 12mths, i will more than likely take this option.

[Jaghave]

Originally Posted by 5speedto6speed

I have the same vehicle but I am no way near the 80000 kms allowance but the 4 years is coming up. I was under the impression once you opted out of the extended warranty that you could not purchase it? I am curious what the cost would be for to be extended if you don't mind and would I have to extend it through the dealer I bought it from (which is horrible by the way).

BMW allows purchase of warranty as long as you are still cover by the factory warranty

[Jaghave]

I personally for a 2016 340i purchase the platinum 100,000/6 year warranty and it cost 2700. Considering it a brand new engine I believe it will be worth it. I would recommend research about your engine and get a general idea of what repairs you may experience in the next 2 years