[Kev314]

014 328 xdrive bought new, now at ~28,000 miles. Probably will keep 6 more years bringing it up to around 70k miles.

Brakes were replaced under warranty. The dealer offers a 2yr maintenance contract for $2,200. The dealer has a good reputation and so far I have been pleased by their service, professionalism etc.

Assuming a continued 7,000 miles per year (and easy suburban/highway miles at that), is the $2,200 for 2 years a good deal vs paying the dealer for each maintenance event? I have trouble adding up enough maintenance to reach an average of $1,100/year. Presumably the maintenance covers brakes, oil and other fluid changes, filters, inspections - anything else?

Yes, I know much less $$$ at independent guy, but let's ignore that for now.

Thanks

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by Kev314

014 328 xdrive bought new, now at ~28,000 miles. Probably will keep 6 more years bringing it up to around 70k miles.

Brakes were replaced under warranty. The dealer offers a 2yr maintenance contract for $2,200. The dealer has a good reputation and so far I have been pleased by their service, professionalism etc.

Assuming a continued 7,000 miles per year (and easy suburban/highway miles at that), is the $2,200 for 2 years a good deal vs paying the dealer for each maintenance event? I have trouble adding up enough maintenance to reach an average of $1,100/year. Presumably the maintenance covers brakes, oil and other fluid changes, filters, inspections - anything else?

Yes, I know much less $$$ at independent guy, but let's ignore that for now.

Thanks

Not good idea, imo

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by Kev314

Assuming a continued 7,000 miles per year (and easy suburban/highway miles at that), is the $2,200 for 2 years a good deal vs paying the dealer for each maintenance event?

You can expect to pay maybe $300 per year for whatever maintenance the car will need, which is mostly a yearly oil and filter change. You won't even need plugs before 60,000 miles. Not worth it.

[Fuller]

If you drive 7000 per year, and the car has 28k, you might need brakes, and those are about $1000 per axle.

[Billfitz]

He said the brakes have been done already. An Indy should do full replacement including rotors for $500 per axle.

[Kev314]

Took the general advice, which fortunately was consistent with my a priori thinking, and will not go with the extended maint. Thanks everyone.

[Sea-Tac]

Originally Posted by Kev314

014 328 xdrive bought new, now at ~28,000 miles. Probably will keep 6 more years bringing it up to around 70k miles.

Brakes were replaced under warranty. The dealer offers a 2yr maintenance contract for $2,200. The dealer has a good reputation and so far I have been pleased by their service, professionalism etc.

Assuming a continued 7,000 miles per year (and easy suburban/highway miles at that), is the $2,200 for 2 years a good deal vs paying the dealer for each maintenance event? I have trouble adding up enough maintenance to reach an average of $1,100/year. Presumably the maintenance covers brakes, oil and other fluid changes, filters, inspections - anything else?

Yes, I know much less $$$ at independent guy, but let's ignore that for now.

Thanks

Don't waste your money. If you drove three times that monthly amount then probably a good investment.

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by Kev314

014 328 xdrive bought new, now at ~28,000 miles. Probably will keep 6 more years bringing it up to around 70k miles.

Brakes were replaced under warranty. The dealer offers a 2yr maintenance contract for $2,200. The dealer has a good reputation and so far I have been pleased by their service, professionalism etc.

Assuming a continued 7,000 miles per year (and easy suburban/highway miles at that), is the $2,200 for 2 years a good deal vs paying the dealer for each maintenance event? I have trouble adding up enough maintenance to reach an average of $1,100/year. Presumably the maintenance covers brakes, oil and other fluid changes, filters, inspections - anything else?

Yes, I know much less $$$ at independent guy, but let's ignore that for now.

Thanks

I would argue a pre-paid maintenance contract is not worth it, no matter how many miles you put on your car.

[MacklinUSOB]

Originally Posted by tex2670

I would argue a pre-paid maintenance contract is not worth it, no matter how many miles you put on your car.

I would have to agree. If the goal is to save money I can't see a scenario where you'd even come close to breaking even at 1100 a year. I just did my front brakes and spark plugs for 350~ bucks. OP wouldn't have either of those services before that contract expires, most likely. I understand some people don't feel like doing it themselves for lack of time or maybe confidence, but DIYing just a few items can save piles of money and frankly is not very hard.

In either case, OP made a good decision.