Hey Guys, HELP needed, last warranty trip!

MrDummy · 05-26-2009, 05:29 PM

I have a 2006 325 xi with 49,300 miles on it.

This Monday I will be going to the dealers for my leaky headlight washer fluid issue that seems to be well known here. I am also getting their free loaner car, as I have a list of things I want to get fixed/replaced.
I them noticed when I went through the vehicle more throughly.

HERE IS MY LIST SO FAR:
1. Leaky headlight/washer issue
2. My aluminum shifter is peeling back, aka chipping/flaking bad, they had it taped down so I wouldnt notice.(or someone did?)
3. air circulating vents in the rear seat area are both broken up(fins,sliders)
4. left rocker panel is mis-aligned
5. strange noise behind cluster when the key is pulled out after 5 secs or so?
6. When moving the steering wheel left and right at a parked state with the motor on, it seems like there is play in the wheel or is that normal? Not much play but some..

Is there anything else you vets/bimmer gurus know about that I should ask them to look into? since this will be my LAST visit to the dealers under the original free warranty??

AND I know its been asked a couple times, but is the 2 year Maintanence warranty worth the money? and does it cover all the inspections and such too? Is there a $50 deductible like the CPO warranty has or is it free?

THANKS GUYS, and sorry for the wall of text but I really need some veteran opinions on these issues...

lvVIVAlv · 05-26-2009, 05:32 PM

umm when I got my 325 the extended cpo added like 20 bucks a month onto the payment for a grand total of $2349 on top of the sticker. I mostly opted into it after seeing the gobs of money my mother had to pay on her 03 e46 on minor type things such as lighting issues (lighting ground in the tails went FUBAR $$$$) etc...I'd say (IMHO of course) that you need weigh options by getting quotes from BMW (should be able to accomplish this thru an SA at your local center) as well as third party warrenty companies to see which way you would come out best in the long run.

MrDummy · 05-27-2009, 06:01 AM

Yeah I will ask them on Monday when I go in there how much time I have b4 I would need to decide on getting the maint plan or not.

chicagolab · 05-27-2009, 06:45 AM

see if your brakes are below spec, mine squeak so I tell them to check them out everytime, replaced x2

MrDummy · 05-27-2009, 11:23 AM

^^ they are right now at 7mm left in the front 2 and 9mm left in the back 2. according to CPO inspection. Rotors were in "good" condition?

Is that a lot left on the pads b4 I will need new brakes?

MrDummy · 05-27-2009, 08:23 PM

bump

Viper3812 · 05-27-2009, 09:46 PM

Spec is 3mm

MrDummy · 05-28-2009, 05:43 AM

^^ as in 3mm is considered BAD? and needs replacing?

THANK YOU!

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chicagolab Lieutenant 30 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2006 TiAg Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	see if your brakes are below spec, mine squeak so I tell them to check them out everytime, replaced x2 __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Black/Aluminum \| Step \| Idrive \| Sunshades \| PDC \| Heated Seats \| M3 Lip \| Roof Spoiler \| Front Splitters \| Lux 5.0 \| Blacklines Link to my European Delivery write up: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=143486
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