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Sedans BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series - What to do when the CPO period ends?
19 messages, Last post on Jun 02, 2009 at 12:34 PM
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Hi All I have a 2003 330xi. The CPO period expires soon. This program has already paid for itself due to a few repairs that were necessary. The car only has 55K miles. Here's the question....should I keep the car past the warranty period? I love the car, but am worried that the cost of up keep may be very expensive. If I sell I have been thinking about moving into a certified 2008/2009 Acura TSX (I know different kinda car) or a TL. The only thing I don't like about my car (other than potential future repair and maintenance bills) is the mileage...19/20 ave mpg. What kind of experience have folks had with your cars when the warranty stops...should I keep it? Thanks! |
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Replying to: skgolfer (Dec 23, 2008 7:15 am) GIVEN that a) this car already has a history of being a bit troublesome and b) that it is a complex German luxury car and c) that you are concerned about expenses after warranty and you probably don't do your own repair work then I would suggest d) which would be to sell no later than around 80,000 miles. Why 80K? Because this is just about the time that a BMW starts to get hungry for those normally expendable items that most cars might need at this time. The only other consideration is how much depreciation you've suffered and if you are comfortable with what the car has cost you to own it in five years time. Visiting Host |
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Replying to: skgolfer (Dec 23, 2008 7:15 am)  $50/month to run. My wife's E39 5er ran $90 to run through 130,000 miles. We'd still have it but my wife wanted an X3 and we already had 3 cars in the driveway. As for your E46, the only thing it's going to need that isn't covered by the warranty may be a few front end parts and possibly brakes- and those items can be taken care of by a good indie BMW tech for not a lot of money. The wild card is whether your car is a slushbox. Sometimes they make it to 200,000 miles, others go at 90,000 miles.
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 23, 2008 12:32 pm) I think this makes a big difference as to how I might advise someone about after-warranty periods. If skgolfer is a more active participant in BMW repair and maintenance, then maybe I'm off base here.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 23, 2008 1:21 pm) He's had the car for six years.. already problematic.. But, it's been under warranty the entire time.. Keeping it to 80K includes some pretty pricy maintenance, and the warranty is up shortly (six year limit)... So.. it's been extremely cheap to maintain repair for the six years he's had it... I say, get out while the getting is good... It sounds as though this member is risk-averse as it is... (looking for a TSX with an extended warranty).. Just my $0.02.. kyfdx visiting host |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 23, 2008 1:21 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 23, 2008 2:17 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 23, 2008 3:06 pm) Well, that's been the case for my last three BMWs. Three different models, three different years; 1995, 1997, 2004. I don't believe it's luck. Yes, my CCA discount helps, as does a bit of research, but right now my 2007 POS Mazdaspeed 3  is proving to be much more problematic and more expensive to run than any late model BMW I've ever owned. Nothing but the Blau Mit Weiss for me from now on...
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 23, 2008 7:29 pm) I am a bit risk adverse and I can only do the very, very basic maintenance myself. It just seems that whenever I have the car in to be repaired or serviced, the service folks tell me that I am lucky that I have the service and maintenance program still going. Front brakes - would have been $1,500, 50K service - would have been $1,300, Front axle boots - would have been $1K, front left CV cylinder - would have been $$$. Now it could be that this dealer is trying pad his profit. What kind of discounts do the BMW clubs actually provide....I am not currently a member. Thanks.
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Replying to: skgolfer (Dec 23, 2008 7:41 pm) Your dealer is trying to skin you. Bad. Pads and rotors for all four wheels of my wife's 2004 X3 cost less than $1000 at my dealer. And the Inspection II cost less than $400. They might be trying to scare you into a newer car. That's not unheard of. Now it could be that this dealer is trying pad his profit. That's the understatement of the year. Grand Larceny is more like it. What kind of discounts do the BMW clubs actually provide There is only one BMW Club in the US- the BMW Car Club of America. Many dealers and indie shops offer discounts of 10%-20% on parts and/or labor. Note that some unscrupulous dealers and shops charge 20%-30% over MSRP for parts, so the "discount" is really no such thing. I suspect that your dealer plays the same game. |
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