[19bmwg05]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

You are confusing the items. The Extended Service Contract is the "extended warranty".

I think every manufacturer uses the terms differently. When I was at Mazda we referred to ‘service contracts’ as coverage for routine maintenance (oil changes, filters, etc.), and ‘extended warranty’ as coverage for mechanical breakdowns after your bumper to bumper warranty expires. Sorry for the confusion.

[bloppitybloop]

How much did your maintenance plan cost? Would you hesitate to make a similar purchase again? I'm seriously considering one with slightly higher miles than what yours had when you got it but the high miles kind of scare me. But I had an '07 N54 up to 150k miles so I feel like a G05 with the B58 would be a much better experience.

[PinkNinja400Guy]

Originally Posted by 06bmwe90

It's funny you mention that because I had just talked to my service advisor about how a certified vehicle would have been ideal because of their unlimited mileage perk. But he said that the only repair that would have been covered so far were the active grill shutters/blinds. He also mentioned that most of the time, extended warranties don't cover interior components.

Yeah. I was considering buying a CPO BMW recently, then I looked at the list of what's not covered under the warranty... the CPO warranty isn't as great as BMW's marketing material makes it out to be.

[19bmwg05]

Originally Posted by reckedhim

How much did your maintenance plan cost? Would you hesitate to make a similar purchase again? I'm seriously considering one with slightly higher miles than what yours had when you got it but the high miles kind of scare me. But I had an '07 N54 up to 150k miles so I feel like a G05 with the B58 would be a much better experience.

I think the owner before me purchased the plan, so I had to pay a little extra. If I remember correctly, it was $1,650. Which, in my opinion, is totally worth it since I bring the car in every 5k miles instead of 10k, and the plan I purchased covers belts, and brakes.

I would make the purchase again in a heartbeat.

[19bmwg05]

Originally Posted by PinkNinja400Guy

Yeah. I was considering buying a CPO BMW recently, then I looked at the list of what's not covered under the warranty... the CPO warranty isn't as great as BMW's marketing material makes it out to be.

There are a few things that it covers, like my seat belt latch and a windshield if the electronics in the glass go faulty. But most of the time, the rubber bits and pieces are going to go first and those definitely aren't covered.

[littlehuman]

Thanks for the log! As someone who is considering buying a lease at the end, these are really valuable!

[littlehuman]

I did not calculate the total cost last time I read this article.

If I did not miss it...you've spent $11,120 + warranty for 52k miles (52k to 114k).

I was considering buying out my lease at the end of this year but changed my mind. I think spending $11,120 + extended warranty cost is just outrageous......even for a BMW.

[AGONXF30]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

You are confusing the items. The Extended Service Contract is the "extended warranty".

False! Extended warranty is independent of the extended service contract.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AGONXF30

False! Extended warranty is independent of the extended service contract.

LOL What a surprise, you're wrong again. The Extended Service contract is BMW's name for the extended warranty.

https://www.bmwusa.com/financial-ser...n-program.html

[19bmwg05]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

LOL What a surprise, you're wrong again. The Extended Service contract is BMW's name for the extended warranty.

https://www.bmwusa.com/financial-ser...n-program.html

Like I’ve said before, each manufacturer uses different terminology. If you are able to get a good price to have your maintenance (items that come up under your Condition Based Service interval, oil changes, air filters, etc) paid for, then do it. As for a coverage for replacement of damaged/expired/faulty parts, that’s up to the individual.

When I made my deal, the highest mileage interval they offered for replacement/expired parts was 24k miles at $15k. Since I knew I wouldn’t have any major issues within that period, I didn’t want to drop the $15k, especially if some components wouldn’t be covered. Even if I purchased a CPO vehicle, I would have had to come up with some cash either way for what I’ve had replaced.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by 19bmwg05

Like I’ve said before, each manufacturer uses different terminology. .

I know what you said but I was responding to someone else who often tries to stir things up.

[swainbmw]

Originally Posted by 19bmwg05

I bought a used 2019 X5 xDrive40i with 62,000 miles back on Jan. 31, 2022. I average 50k miles a year commuting between Santa Barbara and Beverly Hills/West Hollywood for work. That being said, I think I might have the highest mileage G05 out there. For anyone interested in long term use and reliability, I’m going to list out what I’ve had to replace in my year of ownership. Note, I also have a maintenance plan that covers up to 125k miles. So anything like spark plugs, brakes, or belts are covered until then.
[LIST][*]62k miles (01/31/22): I bought the car when the weather was warming up and didn’t realize the driver’s side armrest heating didn’t work. My service advisor says I have to replace the entire center console to fix it, and I’m not ready for that yet.[*]71k miles (04/11/22): Oil change and rear brake pads.[*]80k miles (06/10/22): Oil change, air filter, cabin filter, front and rear wiper blades, M Performance Exhaust install.[*]85k miles (07/18/22): The driver’s seat massage and lumbar adjustment stopped working. No diag for this yet because I didn’t use it much. Oil change, mounted and balanced 4 Pirelli Scorpion Zero A/S Plus tires, and alignment.[*]90k miles (08/30/22): Oil change, cabin air filter, and front brake pads. I also did a preventative transmission fluid and filter exchange, a transfer case fluid exchange, and front and rear diff fluid exchange. All of this cost me $2,992. Parts were $1,344.61, labor was $1,750, and I got a $200 discount for being a BMW CCA Member.[*]95k miles (10/18/22): Oil change.[*]100k miles (11/22/22): I got an [...]

Your way more patient than me after the first 1,000 dollar repair bill. It would’ve been traded in for a new one . Lol and people ask me all the time. Why do you trade every 10,000 miles and the answer is I don’t wanna car that lives in the garage like this and dealing with repairs arguing with the service Director over pricing. I’ve been there done that. I’ll never do it again. Once they start falling apart it’s time to get rid of them. If I buy a new car and it’s at the dealer within the first 5000 miles it’s an automatic trade-in when I have to take it in .

[19bmwg05]

Originally Posted by swainbmw

Your way more patient than me after the first 1,000 dollar repair bill. It would’ve been traded in for a new one . Lol and people ask me all the time. Why do you trade every 10,000 miles and the answer is I don’t wanna car that lives in the garage like this and dealing with repairs arguing with the service Director over pricing. I’ve been there done that. I’ll never do it again. Once they start falling apart it’s time to get rid of them. If I buy a new car and it’s at the dealer within the first 5000 miles it’s an automatic trade-in when I have to take it in .

Unfortunately, because of the mileage that I drive, I'd be trading in cars once every 2-3 months (10k - 15k miles). And sure, I could have bought a Civic or a Corolla, but I've definitely had a lot more satisfaction doing 50k+ miles a year in my G05.

[P1]

I hope your work pays you $0.55 per mile for all your driving.

[arRod1981]

Originally Posted by P1

I hope your work pays you $0.55 per mile for all your driving.

The new IRS mandated reimbursement amount is $0.655 effective 01/01/2023. I think it was $0.555 back in 2021, but has been going up ever since.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by arRod1981

The new IRS mandated reimbursement amount is $0.655 effective 01/01/2023. I think it was $0.555 back in 2021, but has been going up ever since.

That is the rate to use for deduction calculation, they don't mandate what an employer has to reimburse their employees although many organizations use the standard mileage rate.

[P1]

Originally Posted by arRod1981

The new IRS mandated reimbursement amount is $0.655 effective 01/01/2023. I think it was $0.555 back in 2021, but has been going up ever since.

Even better. That's $32,750 a year!

I believe we still get $0.55 at work though. But I'll double check.

[19bmwg05]

Originally Posted by P1

Even better. That's $32,750 a year!

I believe we still get $0.55 at work though. But I'll double check.

Total last year, I did 24,500 miles for work. The other 25k ish was personal travel. My employer does not reimburse mileage, but they do cover my gas. I documented all of the mileage that I drove and gave it to my accountant in the event I'd be able to claim mileage too though. I'm waiting to hear back from him.

As for the rate, it was $0.55 for a portion of the beginning of the year, and then for the rest of the year it was $0.65.

[Bking60]

Thanks for the detailed list, wish everyone did that!

The 5 BMW's I owned prior to this one, (3 mine and 2 wife) had over 700k miles total. No extra warranties on any and never had any engine or transmission failures. I did all of the maintenance and 95 percent of the repairs. I paid for a clutch job on two cars and a driveshaft. Did driveshaft myself on the 86. Came out to very low ownership costs. Always had an extra vehicle since repairs and deep maintenance often took more than a day, waiting on parts and letting back rest. All five sold for top prices since everything worked and cars looked good. Except the 2010 sold it with a bad A/C compressor at a 2k discount. Hoping this rolling computer holds up, probably will since my wife likes her 2023 Honda Ridgeline for around town.

[19bmwg05]

Originally Posted by Bking60

Thanks for the detailed list, wish everyone did that!

The 5 BMW's I owned prior to this one, (3 mine and 2 wife) had over 700k miles total. No extra warranties on any and never had any engine or transmission failures. I did all of the maintenance and 95 percent of the repairs. I paid for a clutch job on two cars and a driveshaft. Did driveshaft myself on the 86. Came out to very low ownership costs. Always had an extra vehicle since repairs and deep maintenance often took more than a day, waiting on parts and letting back rest. All five sold for top prices since everything worked and cars looked good. Except the 2010 sold it with a bad A/C compressor at a 2k discount. Hoping this rolling computer holds up, probably will since my wife likes her 2023 Honda Ridgeline for around town.

I did this because most G05's out there are still within their warranty periods and any repairs are covered. I figured if anyone is looking to buy out their car post warranty, this is what I've experienced. It's nice knowing that this thread has helped people decide one way or the other when it comes to long term ownership.

I've had 7 BMW's in the 11 years that I've been driving, and the craziest repair that I've ever had to do was when the serpentine/accessory belt on my 06' 330i sedan broke and got sucked through the front crankshaft seal. I had to drop the oil pan and manually turn the timing chain to pick rubber pieces out, and I had to replace the front crankshaft seal. There was more work that I had to do to the car, but I ended up selling it because I didn't have time to keep working on it, and I didn't have the money to have someone else fix it (fresh college grad living in California off of Starbucks pay).

People always say that they're unreliable, but people need to realize two things. 1: These cars will last as long as you need it to so long as you keep up on the maintenance. 2. There isn't a single part that goes into any car (Toyotas, Hondas, etc.) that is indestructible. It's only a matter of time before they start needing replacement parts.

[B-HQC]

Had a rear differential (33108662655) go - started making a fairly annoying "whirling" noise when coasting - on an almost 1 year old 30d at 50,000 km. Covered under warranty so I'm not too worried - BMWs in my market have a 3/5 year unlimited mileage warranty. So far, we have had 3 of these as replacements for LC200s and no other problems. They're far more comfortable on long drives, have better fuel economy, and the cost of ownership so far is comparable or slightly less.

We plan to keep the vehicles going until close to the 5 year mark unless reliability becomes a big problem. Looking forward to seeing how they hold up being driven hard by multiple drivers, sometimes on unsealed roads, and often towing a trailer close to the 3.5t limit.

[19bmwg05]

Originally Posted by B-HQC

Had a rear differential (33108662655) go - started making a fairly annoying "whirling" noise when coasting - on an almost 1 year old 30d at 50,000 km. Covered under warranty so I'm not too worried - BMWs in my market have a 3/5 year unlimited mileage warranty. So far, we have had 3 of these as replacements for LC200s and no other problems. They're far more comfortable on long drives, have better fuel economy, and the cost of ownership so far is comparable or slightly less.

We plan to keep the vehicles going until close to the 5 year mark unless reliability becomes a big problem. Looking forward to seeing how they hold up being driven hard by multiple drivers, sometimes on unsealed roads, and often towing a trailer close to the 3.5t limit.

Well, I can say that my car is definitely driven both conservatively, and close to the limit. I just did a road rally with a car group that I'm a part of, and one of the Infiniti guys said that they've never seen an SUV canyon the way I did in my G05. The only thing I won't be able to comment on is the towing. I've thought about putting a hitch on it, but I use the foot kick to open the trunk way more than I tow anything.

I'm glad this post was helpful to you!