BMW Insured Warranty... worth renewing?

shrink · 07-09-2012, 11:43 AM

Hi Chaps

I just bought a 325i as a few of you will know, and since new its been warrantied/serviced/repaired by BMW.

The warranty which was transfered to me, runs out in a few weeks and the quotes have come through for renewal.

What are your experiences with BMW UK and the extended warranties they provide.

As I may have future concern about how much oil my car uses and possibly a noisy AC compressor, these both seem like jobs that might merit the peace of mind offered by a warranty.

Would value your opinions!

shrink · 07-10-2012, 11:14 AM

no one?

zltm089 · 07-10-2012, 11:56 AM

I would!...but my engine is different! its the well known n54 ;-)

Maybe take it for your for your first year and see how it goes...

shrink · 07-10-2012, 12:01 PM

yeah thats kinda my thinking. I've had shocking luck with cars lately. my E46 330i suffered head gasket failure, my 530D had various injector and auto box issues and the nissan before that, had a massive oil leak into its timing chain cover and suffered engine seizure on the city bypass.

I'm almost keen to have it, just for peace of mind. I need to have this car for a few years, and i'm keen for it to be with me through this time. Not sure i'd want the expense of an air con failure, or valve/head replacements (as its a bit ticky and i'm keeping my eye/ear on it)

wheelie good · 07-10-2012, 06:51 PM

FFS reading all that and you're luck I get a push bike instead

shrink · 07-10-2012, 06:52 PM

lol... it did cross my mind

Cyprio · 07-11-2012, 04:10 AM

If you can afford it - do it.
Remember, you can pay monthly and cancel it at any time.

The_Bear_Yid · 07-11-2012, 05:04 AM

I was in the same position as you a few months back. After seeing what a repair bill can be, I went with the warranty.

225_AB · 07-11-2012, 01:44 PM

Like all insurance you have to way up the cost of insurance versus the cost and likelihood of a claim. Personally I believe in minimum insurance and been lucky so far. Very much an individual decision mate.

shrink · 07-11-2012, 02:20 PM

given my previous luck with cars, i think i'll have the warranty for at least this next year, and see how the car runs. That way i can say for sure that it doesnt have any potentially serious problems around the corner.

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shrink Captain 19 Rep 752 Posts Drives: E90 325i SE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edinburgh (UK) iTrader: (2)	BMW Insured Warranty... worth renewing? Hi Chaps I just bought a 325i as a few of you will know, and since new its been warrantied/serviced/repaired by BMW. The warranty which was transfered to me, runs out in a few weeks and the quotes have come through for renewal. What are your experiences with BMW UK and the extended warranties they provide. As I may have future concern about how much oil my car uses and possibly a noisy AC compressor, these both seem like jobs that might merit the peace of mind offered by a warranty. Would value your opinions!
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shrink Captain 19 Rep 752 Posts Drives: E90 325i SE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edinburgh (UK) iTrader: (2)	no one?
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zltm089 Banned 259 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	I would!...but my engine is different! its the well known n54 ;-) Maybe take it for your for your first year and see how it goes...
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shrink Captain 19 Rep 752 Posts Drives: E90 325i SE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edinburgh (UK) iTrader: (2)	yeah thats kinda my thinking. I've had shocking luck with cars lately. my E46 330i suffered head gasket failure, my 530D had various injector and auto box issues and the nissan before that, had a massive oil leak into its timing chain cover and suffered engine seizure on the city bypass. I'm almost keen to have it, just for peace of mind. I need to have this car for a few years, and i'm keen for it to be with me through this time. Not sure i'd want the expense of an air con failure, or valve/head replacements (as its a bit ticky and i'm keeping my eye/ear on it)
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wheelie good Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 277 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	FFS reading all that and you're luck I get a push bike instead
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shrink Captain 19 Rep 752 Posts Drives: E90 325i SE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edinburgh (UK) iTrader: (2)	lol... it did cross my mind
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Cyprio Captain 33 Rep 918 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi S4 B/Edition Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Colchester. UK iTrader: (2)	If you can afford it - do it. Remember, you can pay monthly and cancel it at any time.
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The_Bear_Yid BM Noob 24 Rep 975 Posts Drives: E92 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kent iTrader: (1)	I was in the same position as you a few months back. After seeing what a repair bill can be, I went with the warranty.
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225_AB Major 67 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	Like all insurance you have to way up the cost of insurance versus the cost and likelihood of a claim. Personally I believe in minimum insurance and been lucky so far. Very much an individual decision mate.
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shrink Captain 19 Rep 752 Posts Drives: E90 325i SE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Edinburgh (UK) iTrader: (2)	given my previous luck with cars, i think i'll have the warranty for at least this next year, and see how the car runs. That way i can say for sure that it doesnt have any potentially serious problems around the corner.
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