Extended / Aftermarket BMW Warranties

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skidog - 21 Dec 2005 00:27 GMT

Hi,

Just bought a '99 323i w/90K miles.

I had a pre-inspection done at local BMW and they found only a couple minor
issues.

Most of which would not even be covered under waranty (belts, SRS Light,
bushings, PVC hose, etc)

Looking for a reputable aftermarket warranty company.

Any suggestions?

I googled but the amount of information was enourmous and conflicting.

I am mainly concerned about 'disaster' type coverage.
(Engine, Transmission, AC, and other big ticket items)

Is it worth even getting an aftermarket warranty?

Thanks
Bob Presutti

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Dave Plowman (News) - 21 Dec 2005 00:51 GMT

> I am mainly concerned about 'disaster' type coverage.
> (Engine, Transmission, AC, and other big ticket items)

These aren't common problems on any BMW until very high mileage.

> Is it worth even getting an aftermarket warranty?

No.

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Steve Daniels - 21 Dec 2005 04:02 GMT

On Wed, 21 Dec 2005 00:51:55 +0000 (GMT), against all advice,
something compelled "Dave Plowman (News)" <dave@davenoise.co.uk>,
to say:

>> I am mainly concerned about 'disaster' type coverage.
>> (Engine, Transmission, AC, and other big ticket items)
>
>These aren't common problems on any BMW until very high mileage.

What constitutes very high mileage? 100K? 150K?

>> Is it worth even getting an aftermarket warranty?
>
>No.

On almost anything upon which it's offered.

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xblazinlv - 21 Dec 2005 08:59 GMT

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Dave Plowman (News) - 21 Dec 2005 09:50 GMT

> >> I am mainly concerned about 'disaster' type coverage.
> >> (Engine, Transmission, AC, and other big ticket items)
> >
> >These aren't common problems on any BMW until very high mileage.

> What constitutes very high mileage? 100K? 150K?

Generally higher than that. Most cars are scrapped before needing major
mechanical replacement.

> >> Is it worth even getting an aftermarket warranty?
> >
> >No.

> On almost anything upon which it's offered.

Yup. Far better to put the premium into a high interest 'maintenance' fund.

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