extended warranty as a third owner

Ninjasane · 08-31-2011, 02:22 AM

i bought a e90 335i as a third owner at 46k miles. i'm about to purchase the extended platinum warranty since my vehicle has a navi. however, the car seems to have had a history of modifications. it's got an a/f springs, signs of welded exhaust tip and a radar detector/jammer currently. who knows what other things were done to the car like tuning, codings, anything that could void the warranty.. so my question is does bmw keep a record of what aftermarket mods the car has had and if so, will it affect me later along the lines by voiding things out after i extend it...

to keep it short...will the $3XXX be justified without knowing what was done to the car previously?

chromisdesigns · 08-31-2011, 03:08 AM

Yes, perhaps, and probably not, respectively.

Glim · 08-31-2011, 11:29 AM

I would scan all modules with a BT tool to look for any faults then take it in for an inspection and ask for a list of non factory mods, ask your SA if the tec could find any work that would void your warranty.

Ninjasane · 08-31-2011, 01:47 PM

i am clueless what it means to scan all modules with a BT tool for faults.. any help? haha

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Originally Posted by Glim

I would scan all modules with a BT tool to look for any faults then take it in for an inspection and ask for a list of non factory mods, ask your SA if the tec could find any work that would void your warranty.

krnboy817 · 08-31-2011, 01:58 PM

im guessing youre NOT purchasing from a dealer? dont remember correctly, but if it extends your warranty along with maintenance... i would say get it. you might be in for some warranty work

Ninjasane · 08-31-2011, 02:59 PM

purchased from a chevorlet dealer. maintenance costs $2000 and i personally would like to learn all the work myself so if anything, i'll just be getting the warranty. so if i just go to the dealer and ask what faults i currently have and what part of warranty would be voided, are they required to be honest with me? or would be say nothing is voided until i've paid them out?

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Originally Posted by krnboy817

im guessing youre NOT purchasing from a dealer? dont remember correctly, but if it extends your warranty along with maintenance... i would say get it. you might be in for some warranty work

Glim · 09-01-2011, 09:50 AM

BT tool:

http://www.bavariantechnic.com/

You can check your car for faults, reset service reminders once you change fluids/parts, reset adaptations, etc.

08-31-2011, 02:22 AM	#1
Ninjasane Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Pre-LCI E90 335i Jet Black Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2)	extended warranty as a third owner i bought a e90 335i as a third owner at 46k miles. i'm about to purchase the extended platinum warranty since my vehicle has a navi. however, the car seems to have had a history of modifications. it's got an a/f springs, signs of welded exhaust tip and a radar detector/jammer currently. who knows what other things were done to the car like tuning, codings, anything that could void the warranty.. so my question is does bmw keep a record of what aftermarket mods the car has had and if so, will it affect me later along the lines by voiding things out after i extend it... to keep it short...will the $3XXX be justified without knowing what was done to the car previously?
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08-31-2011, 03:08 AM	#2
chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Yes, perhaps, and probably not, respectively.
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Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	I would scan all modules with a BT tool to look for any faults then take it in for an inspection and ask for a list of non factory mods, ask your SA if the tec could find any work that would void your warranty.
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krnboy817 Major 44 Rep 1,011 Posts Drives: 2008 328i coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: DFW texas iTrader: (3)	im guessing youre NOT purchasing from a dealer? dont remember correctly, but if it extends your warranty along with maintenance... i would say get it. you might be in for some warranty work __________________ driving is poetry in motion.
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Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	BT tool: http://www.bavariantechnic.com/ You can check your car for faults, reset service reminders once you change fluids/parts, reset adaptations, etc.
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