Advice on 08 M3

Ryanski · 11-30-2014, 12:04 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to this forum for fantastic information.

I'm currently looking at an 08 M3 coupe, 6-speed with 39k miles. Fully loaded, other than no carbon fiber roof.

Dealer is looking for $36k and quoted me the following for an extended warranty through easy care:

1 year/12K miles..$2685.00
2 year/24K miles..$3464.00
3 year/36K miles..$4385.00

All of those include essentially full warranty with a $100 deductible.

What do you guys think? Essentially this will be my DD. Have done my research, but do think this is a good deal.

Any advice would be appreciated guys. Thanks again.

Mvy · 11-30-2014, 03:51 PM

There are better deals for warranty for stock cars. Check the usaa thread.

Ryanski · 11-30-2014, 05:37 PM

Hey Mvy thanks for the response. Unfortunately I'm not a usaa member.

tareemaa · 12-04-2014, 10:13 AM

I don't think it's worth it. The main thing that goes wrong in these cars are the rod bearings, that's a ~2000 dollar job at then as long as you keep up with maintenance you should be fine, yes little thing will pop up from time to time but nothing that I think make the warranty worth it, unless you get very unlucky. You can also try to find a higher mileage new model that's certified.

11-30-2014, 12:04 PM	#1
Ryanski Private 1 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Advice on 08 M3 Just wanted to say thanks to this forum for fantastic information. I'm currently looking at an 08 M3 coupe, 6-speed with 39k miles. Fully loaded, other than no carbon fiber roof. Dealer is looking for $36k and quoted me the following for an extended warranty through easy care: 1 year/12K miles..$2685.00 2 year/24K miles..$3464.00 3 year/36K miles..$4385.00 All of those include essentially full warranty with a $100 deductible. What do you guys think? Essentially this will be my DD. Have done my research, but do think this is a good deal. Any advice would be appreciated guys. Thanks again.
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11-30-2014, 03:51 PM	#2
Mvy Captain 541 Rep 979 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: GA Peach iTrader: (0)	There are better deals for warranty for stock cars. Check the usaa thread. __________________ Harrop Supercharger, BPM Tune, K/W Coil over kit, Stoptek BBK, Magnaflow exhaust, ear to ear grin everytime I drive...
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11-30-2014, 05:37 PM	#3
Ryanski Private 1 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Hey Mvy thanks for the response. Unfortunately I'm not a usaa member.
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12-04-2014, 10:13 AM	#4
tareemaa Bimmer Fanatic 368 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	I don't think it's worth it. The main thing that goes wrong in these cars are the rod bearings, that's a ~2000 dollar job at then as long as you keep up with maintenance you should be fine, yes little thing will pop up from time to time but nothing that I think make the warranty worth it, unless you get very unlucky. You can also try to find a higher mileage new model that's certified.
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