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HNS3 · 31st October 2002, 04:42

I just got my 2001 M5 three weeks ago, and the car is great. I had a 95 540/6 that I superchaged(link below) so I've done quite a bit of work on my old E34. My question is this: My dealer says I can extend my service warrantee to 4 years 50k for $600. He says a full brake job alone is $1500. I drive almost all highway, and will probably see 2.5 oil changes in the next 20k (car has 30k on it now). Is it worth it? Should I only use rotors from BMW? I used aftermarket rotors on my 540 and they worked great. Thanks for the info in advance.

Norm S.

01 M5
99 C280 Sport

old 540 ithus.com/bmw (sold)

MAH · 31st October 2002, 17:22

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Originally posted by HNS3
I just got my 2001 M5 three weeks ago, and the car is great. I had a 95 540/6 that I superchaged(link below) so I've done quite a bit of work on my old E34. My question is this: My dealer says I can extend my service warrantee to 4 years 50k for $600. He says a full brake job alone is $1500. I drive almost all highway, and will probably see 2.5 oil changes in the next 20k (car has 30k on it now). Is it worth it? Should I only use rotors from BMW? I used aftermarket rotors on my 540 and they worked great. Thanks for the info in advance.

Norm S.

01 M5
99 C280 Sport

old 540 ithus.com/bmw (sold)

Norm,

I would go for the extension if this is a long term car for you.

Mark

Ashok Arora · 31st October 2002, 17:33

Welcome aboard

I'd say - yes - it's worth going for it. Imagine the cost of fixing something major on this car!

Ashok
2002 Carbonblack/Caramel

HNS3 · 31st October 2002, 18:00

Thanks for the reply, I think I'll do it and make sure it needs brakes before 50k.

cielo · 31st October 2002, 23:49

aren't you covered under the factory warranty to 4yr/50k? or does the $600 extend it another 4yr/50k? the latter seems unlikely. btw, your old e34 looks great, hope it found a good owner.

lokhankin · 1st November 2002, 00:13

Full Service extention to 4 years/50,000 miles was discussed on this board long time. If you use search feature - you can find postings with even less than $500 for this extension.

Full service covers everything except tires - including slipping clutch and breaks.

It is neither Standard nor Extended Warranty.

Welcome to the board.

cielo · 1st November 2002, 00:18

thanks for the clarification. i say you might as well do it then.

JFB · 1st November 2002, 17:41

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Originally posted by lokhankin
Full Service extention to 4 years/50,000 miles was discussed on this board long time. If you use search feature - you can find postings with even less than $500 for this extension.

Agree. You should buy it from the dealer willing to sell it the most cheaply. Any other BMW dealer will honor the extension.