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First BMW

Post by SeanjX5 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:25 am

Hi all,

Purchased my first bmw yesterday!! Pickup on monday and i cannot wait!

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Re: First BMW

Post by X5Sport » Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:35 am

And it will be a........?

Three different X5 types around now  :)

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Re: First BMW

Post by SeanjX5 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 9:46 am

E70  :) 4.8i  >:D

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Re: First BMW

Post by SeanjX5 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 10:23 am

Any decent warranty covers that anybody knows about?
Or shall i go through bmw?
High mileage at 130,000 so isn't going to be cheap!

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Re: First BMW

Post by X5Sport » Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:19 am

You can try BMW but I think that they have an upper mileage limit, and you’ll need a full service history (I think).

I used Warranty Direct on my E53, though you may now only get driveline cover with that mileage.  WD won’t pay any diagnostics costs, only parts and labour.

I’m sure others will chip in with their thoughts shortly  :)
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Re: First BMW

Post by SeanjX5 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:14 pm

Thanks for the info  :)

Had a quick look round and WD only go up to 120,000 from what i saw.
BMW do a driveline cover, quite pricey at £1500 but totally worth it with the higher mileage and peace of mind, has an up to date service history!

I read that if you do continuous monthly payments they shouldn't increase?

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Re: First BMW

Post by X5Sport » Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:33 pm

My current X6 has been on monthly payment BMW warranty for 4 years now and the only premium increase has been down to Insurance Premium Tax.  You can reduce the bill if you accept an excess.
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Re: First BMW

Post by SeanjX5 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 2:44 pm

Awesome! Thanks for your help!

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Re: First BMW

Post by graemeX5 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 4:20 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Congrats on your X5 and your joining the Petrol V8 club with the 4.8

Look forward to pics in due course.

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Re: First BMW

Post by SeanjX5 » Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:17 pm

Hi Graeme

Thanks! Will upload pics on monday  :)

Sean

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