[Audioholics]

So I just took delivery of my 18 M240i. I promised myself I wouldn't purchase any service plans or packages they offered in finance but they got the best of me.

They offered me the 4 year, 50k full maintenance plan that covers brakes, rotors, alignments, etc for $2k. They said brakes are no longer covered in 2017 and newer models which I verified on the BMW website.

When I turned it down, they dropped my loan rate from 1.9% to 1% which saved me about $800 in financing and made the plan a bit more amenable since it really only cost me $1200.

I figured it would be worth it since it extended my maintenance an extra year and would cover at least 1 brake job and alignment.

Was I duped or was this really a good idea? I plan on keeping the car long term. Thanks.

[aerostar]

Originally Posted by Audioholics

So I just took delivery of my 18 M240i. I promised myself I wouldn't purchase any service plans or packages they offered in finance but they got the best of me.

They offered me the 4 year, 50k full maintenance plan that covers brakes, rotors, alignments, etc for $2k. They said brakes are no longer covered in 2017 and newer models which I verified on the BMW website.

When I turned it down, they dropped my loan rate from 1.9% to 1% which saved me about $800 in financing and made the plan a bit more amenable since it really only cost me $1200.

I figured it would be worth it since it extended my maintenance an extra year and would cover at least 1 brake job and alignment.

Was I duped or was this really a good idea? I plan on keeping the car long term. Thanks.

Do you have a MT?

Brakes are ~$500 so you can do the math.

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by aerostar

Brakes are ~$500 so you can do the math.

For OEM pads, turning rotors, and fluid change? Fronts only, or both axles?

What's the average lifespan of fronts/rears on a DD?

[pz619]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

For OEM pads, turning rotors, and fluid change? Fronts only, or both axles?

What's the average lifespan of fronts/rears on a DD?

BMW just did the front rotors and pads on my car at 22k miles. I'm not convinced it needed it but since they are paying....

[e90post_user]

My brakes started squeaking at 34K.
Back and front pads replaced followed by the back rotors. And now the front brakes are squeaking - the front rotors must be replaced. My car is at 35.5K miles now

[aerostar]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

For OEM pads, turning rotors, and fluid change? Fronts only, or both axles?

What's the average lifespan of fronts/rears on a DD?

If you think they'er going to do all that then sure.

[Audioholics]

Wow I thought the pads would last a good 40-50k miles like my Lexus IS350F did especially since I do mostly highway driving and I'm not an agressive braker.

It sounds like based on the experiences here, maybe it was worth the $1,200. If I get a brake job at least once (including rotors front and back if I push them to do it) and extend my service an extra year, sounds like a good deal.

[XutvJet]

OEM front pads can be bought for $130
OEM rear pads for $110
OEM front rotors for $350
OEM rear rotors for $300

Or around $900 to 1,000 for all parts assuming you order online. Buying at the dealer will cost you a lot more. Then if you can't DIY (pad and rotor changes are CRAZY easy with basic handtools), BMW or an indie shop will charge you $300+ for install.

So for $1,200, it's probably worth it ASSUMING BMW actually will replace the pads and rotors for you. If they're not worn out past specs, they won't do the work.

[aerostar]

Originally Posted by XutvJet

OEM front pads can be bought for $130
OEM rear pads for $110
OEM front rotors for $350
OEM rear rotors for $300

Or around $900 to 1,000 for all parts assuming you order online. Buying at the dealer will cost you a lot more. Then if you can't DIY (pad and rotor changes are CRAZY easy with basic handtools), BMW or an indie shop will charge you $300+ for install.

So for $1,200, it's probably worth it ASSUMING BMW actually will replace the pads and rotors for you. If they're not worn out past specs, they won't do the work.

Agreed.

There will be no "pushback" on BMW to get them to do this. It has to meet their standards for a replacement.

Unless you go and gouge the shit out of your rotors with a screwdriver