[bimmer2019]

Do you all suggest opting for a pre-paid maintenance agreement? To my understanding this is completely separate from extended warranty and covers things like brakes, wipers, fluids, oil, etc? Seems like what comes with the vehicle is limited to just oil and filter for 3 years? How quickly do brakes tend to need replacement on average? Is ~$1900 a good price for 4 years/50k miles for pre-paid maintenance? Thanks! This is all sort of new to me!

[2019x5User]

Like to get some ideas too.

[tqbmw]

Originally Posted by bimmer2019

Do you all suggest opting for a pre-paid maintenance agreement? To my understanding this is completely separate from extended warranty and covers things like brakes, wipers, fluids, oil, etc? Seems like what comes with the vehicle is limited to just oil and filter for 3 years? How quickly do brakes tend to need replacement on average? Is ~$1900 a good price for 4 years/50k miles for pre-paid maintenance? Thanks! This is all sort of new to me!

I got the brakes covered for $600 additional. I am betting this will pay for itself. I didn't get any other extra coverage. I also wasn't aware that they don't cover all services except oil changes anymore (brake fluid for example). Is that accurate?

[mnewnam]

Originally Posted by tqbmw

I got the brakes covered for $600 additional. I am betting this will pay for itself. I didn't get any other extra coverage. I also wasn't aware that they don't cover all services except oil changes anymore (brake fluid for example). Is that accurate?

From BMW:

All model year 2017 BMW vehicles and newer sold or leased by an authorized BMW center come with BMW Ultimate Care standard for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles whichever comes first. Only the following maintenance items are included with BMW Ultimate Care when they are performed as outlined in the vehicle's Maintenance booklet:

Engine Oil
Engine Filter
Brake Fluid
Cabin Micro Filter(s)
Engine Air Filter(s)
Spark Plugs
Remote Control/Key Battery
Vehicle Check
Fuel Filter (Diesel engines only)

[tqbmw]

Originally Posted by mnewnam

From BMW:

All model year 2017 BMW vehicles and newer sold or leased by an authorized BMW center come with BMW Ultimate Care standard for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles whichever comes first. Only the following maintenance items are included with BMW Ultimate Care when they are performed as outlined in the vehicle's Maintenance booklet:

Engine Oil
Engine Filter
Brake Fluid
Cabin Micro Filter(s)
Engine Air Filter(s)
Spark Plugs
Remote Control/Key Battery
Vehicle Check
Fuel Filter (Diesel engines only)

Thank you. Then I'm happy I just got the brakes

[AndroidRobot]

You can always add the extended maintenance later too

[Xeno]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

You can always add the extended maintenance later too

Does the price change depending on date, miles, etc?

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by Xeno

Does the price change depending on date, miles, etc?

I think as long as you're within the first 36k miles it's the same but if double check

[bimmer2019]

Originally Posted by tqbmw

I got the brakes covered for $600 additional. I am betting this will pay for itself. I didn't get any other extra coverage. I also wasn't aware that they don't cover all services except oil changes anymore (brake fluid for example). Is that accurate?

Was this a dealer specific offer?

[darksilkx1]

I opted for the brake coverage as well on Friday. I think its called ultimate care plus. As someone else said. If you have just one brake job it pays for itself. No its not dealer specific, its a BMW product. https://bmwusaservice.com/ultimatecare

[nyfinest25]

Be careful because my dealer try to sell me the $600 package for 1499 lol this forum helps a lot

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by nyfinest25

Be careful because my dealer try to sell me the $600 package for 1499 lol this forum helps a lot

Time to find a new dealer

[nyfinest25]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

Time to find a new dealer

I got a really really good deal no one was coming close to it so I decided to pull the trigger

[roadkillrob]

Originally Posted by nyfinest25

I got a really really good deal no one was coming close to it so I decided to pull the trigger

Guess they are trying to claw that discount back after the fact!

[AndroidRobot]

Originally Posted by nyfinest25

I got a really really good deal no one was coming close to it so I decided to pull the trigger

If the dealer I'm buying mine though pulls that I'm going to be very disappointed. I don't see why luxury dealers would try to pull those dumb schemes. Well, I can see that, it's hard finding a good deal

[Xeno]

Originally Posted by nyfinest25

Be careful because my dealer try to sell me the $600 package for 1499 lol this forum helps a lot

There are versions of Ultimate Care that cost more than $600.

I went to the page below and it gave a price of $1,499 for an X5 (after entering specific data) for Ultimate Care+ with more coverage than brakes, clutch, and wipers.

https://bmwusaservice.com/ultimatecare

[nyfinest25]

Originally Posted by Xeno

There are versions of Ultimate Care that cost more than $600.

I went to the page below and it gave a price of $1,499 for a 4.0i (after entering specific data).

https://bmwusaservice.com/ultimatecare

I know but those are for 4 years and 50000 this guy was giving me 3/36k for 1500

[mbhammer]

Originally Posted by nyfinest25

Be careful because my dealer try to sell me the $600 package for 1499 lol this forum helps a lot

Here is the information that appears in the configurator. BMW Ultimate Care+ (list price $600) adds wear and tear items to the 3/36 maintenance coverage. I purchased (at the time I took delivery) the BMW Ultimate Care + 1 Bundle (list price $1,849) that adds the wear and tear items AND extends that coverage to 4/50.

In a call to BMW NA Customer Relations, I discovered yesterday (6 weeks after taking delivery) that what is "in the system" is only BMW Ultimate Care +. I am now working with the dealership to get this corrected... and to get a written agreement/contract detailing provisions of the plan I purchased.

nyfinest25 's caution above would appear to be justified.

[tqbmw]

I'm pretty sure I got 4 years / 50K coverage for the brakes for $600. I'll double check to make sure it's not 3/36

Edit: also includes the wipers as well

[Xeno]

Originally Posted by tqbmw

I'm pretty sure I got 4 years / 50K coverage for the brakes for $600. I'll double check to make sure it's not 3/36

Edit: also includes the wipers as well

My dealer says BMW sets the maintenance fees and they cannot make any changes. It would be of interest to know this is not the case.

[tqbmw]

Originally Posted by Xeno

My dealer says BMW sets the maintenance fees and they cannot make any changes. It would be of interest to know this is not the case.

I was told 4/50 but maybe the finance manager was mistaken, which is what I'm now assuming. This will be interesting. I'll report back

[tqbmw]

Originally Posted by tqbmw

I was told 4/50 but maybe the finance manager was mistaken, which is what I'm now assuming. This will be interesting. I'll report back

It is 3/36 I called and confirmed. I swear I was told 4/50. Oh well. I'm betting it will still pay for itself.