Post-50K mileage costs 335i

socialpro · 10-25-2010, 10:36 PM

I know there are ton of forum members here on the site with their 335i's past 50k miles (factory warranty) period with no extended warranties. Has anybody ran into any major repairs aside from regular maintenance? I am asking because I have a limited time to decide whether to purchase extended warranty or not from the dealer. The general consensus is that it is a good idea, but I just want to gauge how much owners that DO NOT have warranty past 50k miles spent in the miles after that. It would be nice to figure out amount invested and mileage! Please share your rough numbers if you got them! Thanks.

TurboFan · 10-25-2010, 10:54 PM

How has your car been? Are you the original owner? Has it ever had any tune on the engine at all whatsoever?

If it's ever had a tune, I would strongly recommend an extended warranty. The numbers are piling up for bad turbos / wastegates.

If it's never had a tune, and you're the original owner, it's a tough call. If you've been vigilant on the maintenance, and I don't mean the BMW schedule, you may not need it. If all you've done is the recommended "free" maint, it could be a worth while investment to get the warranty.

They usually run +/- $2k, and on these cars, It won't take but one repair to make $2k a wise investment.

bmwmthree · 10-26-2010, 12:16 AM

good thread, i'd like to see the responses.

krypt0 · 10-26-2010, 12:30 AM

If these cars are anything like the Audi B5S4 (twin turbo, etc) I'd highly recommend getting a service contract/extended warranty.
The service contract I bought back in 2005 for one of my Audi B5S4's paid for itself literally 6x over. (cost me $2k and paid out over $12k)

With that said, I will be buying a service contract for my 335 when the factory warranty runs out.

...my 2¢

socialpro · 10-26-2010, 03:02 AM

Again, for the sake of a 'gamble' I most likely WILL be getting the extended warranty.

I am just trying to gauge that people who did not have a CPO / or any other extended warranty and what kind of repair bills they ran into. I know that there is tons of 'ohh if this goes wrong or if that goes wrong or one repair bill will run you 2K + on it's own' all over this forum...it would be nice to hear someone i guess 'confirm' that those astronomical repair bills do actually exists in many cases and warranty money is otherwise would of been well spent.

Php · 10-26-2010, 09:43 AM

Mine is still in warranty but it will end in 2 months. Personally my car hasn't had any major problems (only a burnt halo bulb, break sensors, seatbelt assist arm), but I bought an extended warranty just for the peace of mind cause the car has turbos.

I'm also going to do a pre-warranty expiration inspection at one of the BMW independent shops. I recommended my friend to do it, and they found out some minor leaks (engine or transmission i forgot) along with some potential regulator problems on his '07 750i. It takes only about less than an hour and roughly $50 around the Atlanta area. Well worth it in my opnion no matter if you have extended warranty or not.

cotmfk · 10-26-2010, 02:10 PM

I did not get the extended warranty. I am at 85k miles now, racking up about 3k per month. I (knock on wood), have not had any expenses thus far other than general maintenance. I will need new thrust rods at my next oil change (90k), with a installed cost of $660. I also will be getting coilovers next spring, as the suspension is starting to get a bit soft. New suspension might not have been covered under warranty anyways, though. So, for me, as long as nothing crazy happens in the next 15k miles, it would not have been worth it.

Just remember too that the 100k service will be between $1200-1500 or so.

bigslickak · 10-26-2010, 03:30 PM

My '07 335i, which had something like 66k miles when I turned it in a few months ago, had fuel pump #2 go out somewhere around 55k or something. That was about it besides brakes and other normal stuff.

Moodist · 10-26-2010, 04:02 PM

cotmfk - Good to know! Keep us up-to-date.

chazzz · 10-26-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cotmfk

Just remember too that the 100k service will be between $1200-1500 or so.

Are you serious? What they'll do for $1200-$1500? Replace the whole fuel system, I hope....

Fraggy · 10-26-2010, 09:14 PM

Im at 75K and so far no repairs past warranty. This thread better not jinx me.

cotmfk · 10-27-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by chazzz

Are you serious? What they'll do for $1200-$1500? Replace the whole fuel system, I hope....

Yeah, I am serious, unfortunately. I don't remember off the top of my head what they do, I will have to look it up. That seems to be standard fare for the luxury cars nowadays, though. My wife's G35x and my old S4 both were in the same ball park. It's a lot of money, but one thing I have learned over time is to not skimp on the maintenance!

stickypaws · 10-27-2010, 01:02 PM

I'd consider an extended warranty on any newer car these days. Not only are parts and labor much more expensive than in the past, but the cost cutting in production is very apparent in the latest models of any brand.

socialpro · 02-11-2011, 03:04 PM

still interesting in seeing what costs people accrued past the 50k / 4 year warranty who did not opt for extended warranties on their 335i's. Can anyone else chime in on what expenses you had (not hpfp related as that carries its own warranty) and if there was anything 'major' that had to be repaired!

Cliffj · 02-12-2011, 09:29 PM

I'm at 66K on an 08. No problems so far. Just routine maintenance.

Fraggy · 02-12-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fraggy

Im at 75K and so far no repairs past warranty. This thread better not jinx me.

I guess i did get jinxed. Im looking at about $600 for an oil leak and I just spend about $350 for a door lock actuator. Im at 83K now.

Syndicategt · 02-12-2011, 10:10 PM

55k - Just spent $1300 on a bad SZL sensor and now I have a turbo leaking oil. Considering a M3 before this gets too costly.

Bimmer This · 02-12-2011, 10:40 PM

This thread is going to scare me. Mine is up is April and I'm still debating to see of I want to purchase an extended warranty.

x26 · 02-13-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

This thread is going to scare me. Mine is up is April and I'm still debating to see of I want to purchase an extended warranty.

Go for the BMW one.

galahad05 · 02-13-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by x26

Go for the BMW one.

...which can cover less and cost more than others (AAA has one that's exclusionary).

dhan · 02-13-2011, 01:26 AM

i had my 2008 335 coupe for 42,000/3 yrs before returning it at lease-end. had two incidents of brakes squeaking that needed new pads and rotor adjustments with a few oil changes, airfilters, wipers, and some bulb burnouts inbetween the two incidents (and loaners while it was in the shop). im halfway on the issue...but if i had to choose, i'd get the warranty. i rather pay the amount up front and not worry about it than being lazy about getting repairs done because i don't want to fork over the money there and then.

x26 · 02-13-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by galahad05

...which can cover less and cost more than others (AAA has one that's exclusionary).

Way to many problems with aftermarket--"Exclusions and Limitations" and guess what?? Thjere is not a Fuckin thing you can do about it...

I'm trying to buy a BMW Powertrain warranty now--and if BMW stiffs me I drive my $64,000.00 car through the Window of their Corp HQ ...

LOL!!

10-25-2010, 10:36 PM	#1
socialpro General 29 Rep 139 Posts Drives: e92 335i Sparkling Gr / Coral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scottsdale AZ iTrader: (1)	Post-50K mileage costs 335i I know there are ton of forum members here on the site with their 335i's past 50k miles (factory warranty) period with no extended warranties. Has anybody ran into any major repairs aside from regular maintenance? I am asking because I have a limited time to decide whether to purchase extended warranty or not from the dealer. The general consensus is that it is a good idea, but I just want to gauge how much owners that DO NOT have warranty past 50k miles spent in the miles after that. It would be nice to figure out amount invested and mileage! Please share your rough numbers if you got them! Thanks.
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TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	How has your car been? Are you the original owner? Has it ever had any tune on the engine at all whatsoever? If it's ever had a tune, I would strongly recommend an extended warranty. The numbers are piling up for bad turbos / wastegates. If it's never had a tune, and you're the original owner, it's a tough call. If you've been vigilant on the maintenance, and I don't mean the BMW schedule, you may not need it. If all you've done is the recommended "free" maint, it could be a worth while investment to get the warranty. They usually run +/- $2k, and on these cars, It won't take but one repair to make $2k a wise investment. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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krypt0 Your Text Here 5 Rep 153 Posts Drives: E90 335i, B9S4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	If these cars are anything like the Audi B5S4 (twin turbo, etc) I'd highly recommend getting a service contract/extended warranty. The service contract I bought back in 2005 for one of my Audi B5S4's paid for itself literally 6x over. (cost me $2k and paid out over $12k) With that said, I will be buying a service contract for my 335 when the factory warranty runs out. ...my 2¢
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10-26-2010, 03:02 AM	#5
socialpro General 29 Rep 139 Posts Drives: e92 335i Sparkling Gr / Coral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scottsdale AZ iTrader: (1)	Again, for the sake of a 'gamble' I most likely WILL be getting the extended warranty. I am just trying to gauge that people who did not have a CPO / or any other extended warranty and what kind of repair bills they ran into. I know that there is tons of 'ohh if this goes wrong or if that goes wrong or one repair bill will run you 2K + on it's own' all over this forum...it would be nice to hear someone i guess 'confirm' that those astronomical repair bills do actually exists in many cases and warranty money is otherwise would of been well spent.
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10-26-2010, 09:43 AM	#6
Php Captain 13 Rep 631 Posts Drives: CaymanS, used to be e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Mine is still in warranty but it will end in 2 months. Personally my car hasn't had any major problems (only a burnt halo bulb, break sensors, seatbelt assist arm), but I bought an extended warranty just for the peace of mind cause the car has turbos. I'm also going to do a pre-warranty expiration inspection at one of the BMW independent shops. I recommended my friend to do it, and they found out some minor leaks (engine or transmission i forgot) along with some potential regulator problems on his '07 750i. It takes only about less than an hour and roughly $50 around the Atlanta area. Well worth it in my opnion no matter if you have extended warranty or not.
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10-26-2010, 02:10 PM	#7
cotmfk Major General 2050 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere between DC and FL iTrader: (12)	I did not get the extended warranty. I am at 85k miles now, racking up about 3k per month. I (knock on wood), have not had any expenses thus far other than general maintenance. I will need new thrust rods at my next oil change (90k), with a installed cost of $660. I also will be getting coilovers next spring, as the suspension is starting to get a bit soft. New suspension might not have been covered under warranty anyways, though. So, for me, as long as nothing crazy happens in the next 15k miles, it would not have been worth it. Just remember too that the 100k service will be between $1200-1500 or so. __________________ When you say impact instead of affect/effect, you are communicating that you don't understand the difference between the two words, and are too lazy to learn.
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bigslickak Private First Class 3 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 335d sedan Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	My '07 335i, which had something like 66k miles when I turned it in a few months ago, had fuel pump #2 go out somewhere around 55k or something. That was about it besides brakes and other normal stuff.
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Moodist Private 13 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (6)	cotmfk - Good to know! Keep us up-to-date.
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Fraggy Brigadier General 193 Rep 3,469 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (11)	Im at 75K and so far no repairs past warranty. This thread better not jinx me. __________________ 2016 Alpine White M3 (gone) 2019 Alfa Romeo Guilia (Totaled) 2020 Car-less 😁 (no more) 2020 M340
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stickypaws Dictator 55 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: people crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where you want to be iTrader: (0)	I'd consider an extended warranty on any newer car these days. Not only are parts and labor much more expensive than in the past, but the cost cutting in production is very apparent in the latest models of any brand.
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socialpro General 29 Rep 139 Posts Drives: e92 335i Sparkling Gr / Coral Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scottsdale AZ iTrader: (1)	still interesting in seeing what costs people accrued past the 50k / 4 year warranty who did not opt for extended warranties on their 335i's. Can anyone else chime in on what expenses you had (not hpfp related as that carries its own warranty) and if there was anything 'major' that had to be repaired!
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Cliffj Enlisted Member 1 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 11 335d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (0)	I'm at 66K on an 08. No problems so far. Just routine maintenance. __________________ Cliffj 11 335d Sapphire/BLK/M-sport/PP/NAV/6FL/HK & SAT Radio
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 153 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	55k - Just spent $1300 on a bad SZL sensor and now I have a turbo leaking oil. Considering a M3 before this gets too costly. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	This thread is going to scare me. Mine is up is April and I'm still debating to see of I want to purchase an extended warranty.
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dhan Lieutenant 20 Rep 558 Posts Drives: '11 TiAg E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	i had my 2008 335 coupe for 42,000/3 yrs before returning it at lease-end. had two incidents of brakes squeaking that needed new pads and rotor adjustments with a few oil changes, airfilters, wipers, and some bulb burnouts inbetween the two incidents (and loaners while it was in the shop). im halfway on the issue...but if i had to choose, i'd get the warranty. i rather pay the amount up front and not worry about it than being lazy about getting repairs done because i don't want to fork over the money there and then.
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