Re: value of extended warranty?

[David Morrison <davidm3286@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dennis,

I just made this decision on my 96 328i sedan.  I
actually filled out the form but then decided not to
do it.  Sort of like you said, they are in the
business to make money, so on average you should not
see that kind of repair.  I also figured that BMW
regularly offers a 100k warranty on the same cars so
the mfg is pretty confident in their product.  Finally
the warranty does not cover any consumable parts like
roters, exhaust or suspension components, clutch etc. 
If I had the automatic I probably would have gotten
the coverage.  Final consideration is whether you will
have disposable cash available to cover an unexpected
bill of $1,000 plus.  If not you may want to buy it
now as an insurance policy.

Good luck

David
96 328i

- --- Jarchow Dennis <JarchowDennis@domain.elided>
wrote:
> I have a 96 328i sport which will be under warranty
> until mid April. What do
> you think about buying an extended warranty? I can
> get a bumper to bumper, 7
> year, 100,000 mile, zero deductible policy for about
> $1800 through Warranty
> Direct or $1900 through Warranty Gold.
> 
> I realize these warranties are designed to make the
> warranty companies
> money. If it were 6 or 7 hundred bucks like the ones
> for my wife's 99 Camry,
> it might be a good deal but at almost 2 grand I am
> not so sure. So should I
> do it or would I be better off putting aside say a
> thousand bucks in savings
> for repairs.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dennis
> 96 328i sport
> 
> 
> > 			Dennis Jarchow
> > 			Engineering Systems
> > 			Deere Power Systems Group
> > 			Email: jarchowdennis@domain.elided
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
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