11-12-2019, 10:46 AM | #1 |
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I'm the 2nd owner of my 2016 CP M4. I bought it with 23k miles and it's sitting at 29xxx right now. At 30k it's due for oil + spark plugs. My local dealer quoted me $1300 for plugs (tax included), plus however much the oil change would be. I'm guessing that'll be roughly $1500 when it's all said and done. He did offer to sell me the maintenance plan for $700 which would cover me till the end of my 4 year / 50k period. It'll hit the 4 year mark next summer sometime. Obviously paying $700 beats shelling out $1500 right now for both services, but I'll probably also need brakes in the near future. Call me paranoid but how do ensure I don't get shafted when I want to get the brakes changed under the maintenance plan? Since there's no real service interval for brakes since it's dependent on how the car is driven, what is stopping the dealer from trying to get out of replacing them when I already paid the $700 for the maintenance plan? I commute in the car daily and while the brakes are in good shape right now, I anticipate they'll be needing replacement in the near future. Before anyone suggests doing the work myself, it's just not an option for me right now. Am I doing the smart thing by purchasing the maintenance plan? Thanks |
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11-12-2019, 03:04 PM | #3 |
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FYI the $700 maintenance package is actually broken into two pieces, there is a premium upgrade that includes maintenance for e.g. clutch, and a regular component for the oil changes, etc. The regular component is a lot less so ask for it.
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11-12-2019, 03:43 PM | #4 | |
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Do you have a link to a source where I could read more about this? I'm confused. The $700 extension is for the premium upgrade, but there's also a cheaper one that would still allow me to get oil changes and spark plugs? |
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11-12-2019, 03:58 PM | #5 | |
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ELIGIBLE Contract/Service Program Information (Optional programs only, CPO eligibility not provided) Type Program Code/Desc Wholesale Price MSRP Deductible Vendor Code Used MP 0000000301 - SH REFRESH 36 M/36K N/A 100.00 .00 MP MP 0000000302 - MP 36 MO/36K MLS N/A 600.00 .00 MP |
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11-12-2019, 05:12 PM | #6 |
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Here in Houston last fall I paid $626 at a BMW dealer, for spark plugs, an oil change and new air filters. No warranty or appointment, I just showed up on a Monday on the way back from the track.
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Some members have gone 80k Of course if you're not tracking the car. I thought spark plugs were covered under CPO Anyway; I've had my CPO 2016 M3 for 1 year and 13k miles My first oil change was free. Ive paid for 1 oil change $193 Went to an Indy for rear diff oil change $172 Only extend plan I'd consider is a warranty and that be if I purchased from used car lot and high mileage You have a low mileage clean M Car! And congrats 🎉 |
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11-13-2019, 06:33 AM | #8 |
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I'm not sure the brakes are even covered for that $700. If you message me the VIN I'll ask my dealer.
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12-27-2019, 08:59 PM | #11 |
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Any finance managers here able to sell the maintenance plan? im a 2nd owner on a 2018, non CPO so my understanding is that maintenance isn't included. On my beaters I'd do all the maintenance but for the sake of preserving a warranty figured I'd take it to the dealer for oil and other items.
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12-27-2019, 09:01 PM | #12 |
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Your car is due for spark plugs, this service is generally north of 1k. So buy the $700 maintenance plan, all the other stuff is irrelevant to this fact. Paralysis of analysis.
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Don't mean to bring this thread back up, but I didn't feel like starting another. I'm thinking about doing the transfer to my BMW M3 but it'd only cover me until 11/2020.. My car is a 2018 with 15000 miles. Do you guys think they'll do the spark plugs and brakes under maintenance if i took my car before the maintenance is up? I would assume the car would have maybe 23-24,000 miles by the time November comes around.
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01-23-2020, 07:21 PM | #14 |
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You guys are getting ripped off.
As the second owner of a 2018, I paid $100 to renew the standard maintenance plan which includes the 1200 mile break in service (bought car with 500 miles on it), the every 10k oil changes, and spark plug change at 30k or 3 years, whatever comes first. No, brakes aren't covered but those should last past 50 without tracking. |
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01-24-2020, 01:51 PM | #17 |
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Eesh. I dunno about $1500 but. I wouldnt call that super easy either. Thats a bit of an ordeal Lots of steps, lots of parts bits to keep track of. Lots of things to torque back on correctly. That said I'll DIY when its time. I wouldn't even pay $700 for that
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01-24-2020, 06:04 PM | #18 |
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Changing the plugs is SUPER easy, so are the brakes and oil change , I just did this 2 weeks ago.
I would do it myself because: - I hate other people touching my car (even the dealer), they don't care about your car. - they will use the oem bosch plugs which are not as good as NGKs (car idles smoother, I read about issues with the bosch cracking), if you plan on tuning you will want ngks. - they will use the OEM brake pads which are great at stopping but cover your wheels in brake dust after 10 mins of driving, akibono pads are amazing, zero dust and stop almost as good as oem. When I took my wheels off to change the pads I took the opportunity to claybar, polish, seal and wax the wheel barrels. - save a few hundred bucks - get to spend some quality time with your car and get to know it better - feel proud If you are just terrible at DIY then maybe it might be worth it. If you do decide to do it yourself here are a few tips: - Buy from FCP Euro, they have a lifetime guarantee on all parts, so if you still have the car, your next set of plugs and brakes will be free. - get a low jack and some jack stands if you don't already have them - get at least one BMW jack adapter - get a long 17mm socket to remove lugs - get the thin wall spark plug tool (BMS is magnetic and great) - consider changing the charge pipes to aluminum ones while you are at it, the plastic ones tend to break. You can easily do this yourself by watching the videos and taking it slow, or get a 6 pack and call a friend over to help. |
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