[ct087ct087]

Just got back my car from the first year-end maintenance/service check. Still struggling whether join the service maintenance for 2nd year....BMW warranty covers first 2 years parts but not service ......

[firefox_E92]

Bro, how much is it? i will face the same issue next year.

[ct087ct087]

you will receive a price list. For 325 E90/92 13th-24th month, $8800 for 15,000km OR $13200 for 30,000km. 3rd year and 4th year are much expensive.

I've just driven 10k km so I'm considering the low mileage one. the struggle is that my car has been modded (suspension, brake systems, wheels, sway bar, lights, etc) that any failure caused by the mod won't be covered. is it still worth to join......???

[erikku80]

from my understanding, even you don't join this 8800 plan...you can still get warranty besides brakes, lights etc. Also, with the 8800 plan you will get free oil change, transmission fluid and brake fluid change which may costs 3000? so for me, I won't join unless you plan to buy it for 3rd or 4th year (but it will be double and triple the price)....

[ct087ct087]

Originally Posted by erikku80

from my understanding, even you don't join this 8800 plan...you can still get warranty besides brakes, lights etc. Also, with the 8800 plan you will get free oil change, transmission fluid and brake fluid change which may costs 3000? so for me, I won't join unless you plan to buy it for 3rd or 4th year (but it will be double and triple the price)....

thanks for comment. BMW covers the part for first 2 years but BMWHK only covers 1st service. assuming I join the 2nd year service, both parts and service will be eligible to extend 3rd and 4th yrs (@~$15k and $18k)

I've asked for the transmission oil particularly but it is exclusive as BMW recommends not to change. there will be no discount to change it even under the plan.

has anyone actually claimed the stock PARTS so far???

[trekker]

Paying nearly 10k just for servicing the car doesnt sound reasonable to me. I wouldnt even think about extending it into 3rd and 4th year. If you think about the total cost of joining up these plan, it will be very unlucky and unlikely you gonna spend that much to maintain the car for the first 4 years. If there is a major problem with the car requiring a manufacturer recall, they will have to do it for free anyway even if your warranty expired.

My first service is due soon and I already decided not to join any of those.

[ct087ct087]

Originally Posted by trekker

Paying nearly 10k just for servicing the car doesnt sound reasonable to me. I wouldnt even think about extending it into 3rd and 4th year. If you think about the total cost of joining up these plan, it will be very unlucky and unlikely you gonna spend that much to maintain the car for the first 4 years. If there is a major problem with the car requiring a manufacturer recall, they will have to do it for free anyway even if your warranty expired.

My first service is due soon and I already decided not to join any of those.

you really make me change my mind my concern is I don't have a garage that i know well......

[little_croco]

my two cents.

i always consider their current warranty arrangements is a trick. imagine in case in the 2nd year you will need to replace some parts but u don't continue the maintenance, will u still send your car to them and pay for the workmanship (for the free parts)?

[ct087ct087]

Originally Posted by little_croco

my two cents.

i always consider their current warranty arrangements is a trick. imagine in case in the 2nd year you will need to replace some parts but u don't continue the maintenance, will u still send your car to them and pay for the workmanship (for the free parts)?

Totally Agreed! If I don't like BMW, I will never buy it again because of such trick (Parts for 2 years but not service). Without service, how/who gonna determine whether a part is failure.

[firefox_E92]

Hmm... I think it's not too difficult to decide, i'll not join the 2nd year service main next year.