New to BMW and question on extended service contract

Mich · 10-30-2017, 02:58 PM

Hello all,

I have finally decided to join the BMW family and am looking into buying a used 228i. But there seems to be very few CPO with low mileage available from the dealers. I found a 2016 228i with 14K miles from a non BMW dealer. It sat on a BMW dealer lot for 3 months as a CPO until it was sold at an auction. It has 30 months of original manufacturer warranty left.

Can I and should I buy the extended service contract from a BMW dealer?

I also called up Endurance Dealer Service and got a quote for 7 years 80K miles for their Supreme "bumper to bumper" service contract for $4,247.

Maybe I should just wait until near the end of the original warranty before considering buying one?

Thanks in advance for any advice!
Mich

p912guy · 10-30-2017, 03:36 PM

I am sure others with more knowledge on the subject will chime in soon, but I believe you can still get it CPO'd even if not purchasing from a BMW dealer.

Ron Jeffries · 10-30-2017, 03:50 PM

Well, of course, call a dealer and ask, to be sure. I'd be guided by the car's behavior up to the time of the original warranty running out. As far as I know, there's no real savings to be had by signing up early and, who knows, you might decide to dump the car.

Mich · 10-30-2017, 05:42 PM

Thanks to both. I will call the dealer and ask. It makes sense too to hold off and get a feel on the car's behavior.

Thanks again!

BEM-S4 · 10-30-2017, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mich

Thanks to both. I will call the dealer and ask. It makes sense too to hold off and get a feel on the car's behavior.

Thanks again!

Call to have a professional explain all the options to you. Just need to decide whatever you want before original warranty lapses.

Maynard · 10-31-2017, 10:28 AM

If you go aftermarket warranty, look into some reviews of the specific vendor - I've seen both good and bad reports, some of them are only good at cashing your check, then telling you how whatever it is isn't covered. Personally I won't take the chance of going w/o warranty, so for me it will just be which one.

Mich · 11-03-2017, 01:38 PM

Thanks BEN-S4 and Maynard. Yes, I will definitely get it before the original warranty expired. Learned my lesson on my '09 MINI Clubman Cooper S. Loved the car but it is time to move on. Got my very first BMW a couple days back and love the ride!

Thanks everyone who took the time to answer my question!

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Mich Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	New to BMW and question on extended service contract Hello all, I have finally decided to join the BMW family and am looking into buying a used 228i. But there seems to be very few CPO with low mileage available from the dealers. I found a 2016 228i with 14K miles from a non BMW dealer. It sat on a BMW dealer lot for 3 months as a CPO until it was sold at an auction. It has 30 months of original manufacturer warranty left. Can I and should I buy the extended service contract from a BMW dealer? I also called up Endurance Dealer Service and got a quote for 7 years 80K miles for their Supreme "bumper to bumper" service contract for $4,247. Maybe I should just wait until near the end of the original warranty before considering buying one? Thanks in advance for any advice! Mich
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p912guy Captain 373 Rep 702 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Convertible Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ville iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M235i Conv ... [0.00]	I am sure others with more knowledge on the subject will chime in soon, but I believe you can still get it CPO'd even if not purchasing from a BMW dealer. __________________ 16 BMW M235i Alpine White Convertible / MT (Daily Driver) 16 Audi Q5 3.0T (Wife's Daily Driver) 66 Porsche 912 (Project) 17 GMC Canyon Denali Long Bed 4x4 (Tailgatin, Haulin & Towin) various 'one design' sailboats / stinky hockey gear
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Ron Jeffries Old Member. Old in general, actually. 388 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i xDrive convertible Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Well, of course, call a dealer and ask, to be sure. I'd be guided by the car's behavior up to the time of the original warranty running out. As far as I know, there's no real savings to be had by signing up early and, who knows, you might decide to dump the car.
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Mich Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks to both. I will call the dealer and ask. It makes sense too to hold off and get a feel on the car's behavior. Thanks again!
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Maynard Colonel 3848 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	If you go aftermarket warranty, look into some reviews of the specific vendor - I've seen both good and bad reports, some of them are only good at cashing your check, then telling you how whatever it is isn't covered. Personally I won't take the chance of going w/o warranty, so for me it will just be which one.
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Mich Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2016 228i Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks BEN-S4 and Maynard. Yes, I will definitely get it before the original warranty expired. Learned my lesson on my '09 MINI Clubman Cooper S. Loved the car but it is time to move on. Got my very first BMW a couple days back and love the ride! Thanks everyone who took the time to answer my question!
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