[Sunburst Six]

Hey everyone,

I'm picking up a 2007 e90 335i tomorrow, and I have the option to buy an extended warranty. The car currently has a little less than 42,000 miles, and the 50,000 mile warranty runs out in July of next year.

Apparently I can buy a 100,000 mile/5 year extended warranty for $2,400 at the dealership, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. I've read up on several of the 'issues' these cars have, namely the HPFP, and I know that's no problem considering BMW's recall/warranty coverage.

Keep in mind this particular model has a clean title and service record. It's only been in the shop for routine maintenance as far as I can tell.

Would you pull the trigger on the extended warranty, or let it ride? Thanks in advance guys.

[galahad05]

Their asking price is too high.

Otherwise, I say go for it. Injectors or vanos solenoids are also prone to fail....and aren't covered under the pump warranty.

[Asiann]

Let it ride and save the money for any future repairs. Warranty is just money upfront IMO. Had my car since 05 and so far only a service schedule which ran me about 700 and change. Did some myself and saved some money.

[lesha]

does the extended warranty include free oil changes and all that stuff?

[PeteW84]

I would definitely get the extended warranty, and $2,400 isn't really bad.

"does the extended warranty include free oil changes and all that stuff?"

NO, not the extended warranty, but the extended maintenance plan would do that.

[WS6FirebirdTA00]

For a 2007 335, I would never buy one without it as unreliable as mine is. Bought it at 24000 miles, at 28000 miles right now, having to go back for dealer visit #6 in less than 4 months.

If BMW would give me the money back for the car I would let them take it and never buy another.

[OnlyTruth]

What is the decent price for extended warranty? From what I read 3000-3500 is the average...

[JohnnyT]

Originally Posted by Sunburst Six

Hey everyone,

I'm picking up a 2007 e90 335i tomorrow, and I have the option to buy an extended warranty. The car currently has a little less than 42,000 miles, and the 50,000 mile warranty runs out in July of next year.

Apparently I can buy a 100,000 mile/5 year extended warranty for $2,400 at the dealership, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. I've read up on several of the 'issues' these cars have, namely the HPFP, and I know that's no problem considering BMW's recall/warranty coverage.

Keep in mind this particular model has a clean title and service record. It's only been in the shop for routine maintenance as far as I can tell.

Would you pull the trigger on the extended warranty, or let it ride? Thanks in advance guys.

Why not forego the 2007 model and try to get a newer 09 or 10 with much of the original warranty still left, if there are some available??

If they have them and they are not CPO'd, pay the extra $1500 to CPO it and you'll get another 2 year warranty on top of the remainder of the original 4 yr warranty.

Just trying to make sure you're considering all options.

And so you know, I just bought (Sept) an 09 328i that was a former service loaner and would do it again in a second. Fantastic car.

[742]

This is an insurance decision. The average buyer is going to get less than $2,400 in repairs, otherwise the company would go out of business. On the other hand a minority of buyers are going to have major problems that cost far more than $2,400.

Only you can decide how your cash flow/savings/tolerance for risk balance out. And the right answer for you may not be the right answer for someone else.

[Dereks435Coupe]

Originally Posted by 742

This is an insurance decision. The average buyer is going to get less than $2,400 in repairs, otherwise the company would go out of business. On the other hand a minority of buyers are going to have major problems that cost far more than $2,400.

Only you can decide how your cash flow/savings/tolerance for risk balance out. And the right answer for you may not be the right answer for someone else.

I totally agree! Sometimes you gotta roll the dice. Personally I like insurance. Within the last 3 months I had to replace vanos solenoid, HPFP and now all the injectors. I have a CPO warranty but if I didn't I'd be coming out of pocket for those repairs.