hard top vert question

angman5 · 03-13-2012, 09:25 PM

I bought a 2009 335i hard top vert a few months ago it's my daily driver the roof is very cool but it just looks like it has so many moving parts its just bound to break.... It is under factory warranty until May 2013 is it wourt gething an extended one once the time draws near?

You guys that have had these verts for a while please chime in

O HELLA BMW · 03-13-2012, 10:08 PM

its a good idea to get an extended warranty after your factory warranty runs out for sure.

my service advisor said if something were to go wrong with the top it will be a costly repair.....but ppl in cali and florida drop the top everyday and have no issues.....

i love my vert for sure, i still never get bored of seeing the roof go down and up....its epic

mds54 · 03-14-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by O HELLA BMW

i love my vert for sure, i still never get bored of seeing the roof go down and up....its epic

I'm constantly showing that off!
Over 10k miles with nearly constant use, and no major issues.

Bouli978 · 03-14-2012, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by angman5

it's my daily driver the roof is very cool but it just looks like it has so many moving parts its just bound to break :

I was thinking the same thing over the weekend. I just go the car so it's still new to me too!

JRJ1970 · 03-14-2012, 07:58 AM

Is there an extended warranty that covers the folding roof 100%? From what I've seen out there, not every part is covered with the extended warranties out there.

I still have 3 years to go with mine on the factory warranty but inquiring minds want to know....

markham335i · 03-14-2012, 08:09 AM

iv had the vert since 07... nothing has gone wrong with it :P

sngencarelli · 03-14-2012, 10:05 AM

I've got an '07 with 45K miles. I have a Fidelity Platinum (exclusionary) warranty that I purchased from the dealer with the car. I would have passed, but the roof was my main concern. I was assured by the dealer several times that the mechanical components of the top were covered. The actual roof panels (hard and soft depending on your car) are not covered.

That being said, I've had extended warranties in the past on an Audi and a Volvo and it's always a fight. My CPO warranty on my last 3 was the easiest.. Never had an issue when brining it in for service.

At any rate, I did wind up going with the Fidelity because it was an exclusionary warranty (they list what isnt covered vs what they do cover), and because I was worried about something happening with the guts of the top.

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angman5 Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2009 335i hard top convertible Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	hard top vert question I bought a 2009 335i hard top vert a few months ago it's my daily driver the roof is very cool but it just looks like it has so many moving parts its just bound to break.... It is under factory warranty until May 2013 is it wourt gething an extended one once the time draws near? You guys that have had these verts for a while please chime in
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O HELLA BMW I <3 My E93 180 Rep 3,259 Posts Drives: 12” 335is vert Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (21)	its a good idea to get an extended warranty after your factory warranty runs out for sure. my service advisor said if something were to go wrong with the top it will be a costly repair.....but ppl in cali and florida drop the top everyday and have no issues..... i love my vert for sure, i still never get bored of seeing the roof go down and up....its epic __________________ Bagged and Wrapped E93 335i
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JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Is there an extended warranty that covers the folding roof 100%? From what I've seen out there, not every part is covered with the extended warranties out there. I still have 3 years to go with mine on the factory warranty but inquiring minds want to know.... __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2014 428i coupe, mineral gray metallic with black interior, black ash trim, luxury edition.
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markham335i Lieutenant 61 Rep 540 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Markham iTrader: (0)	iv had the vert since 07... nothing has gone wrong with it :P __________________ Upgrades: <Cobb V3, DCI, BMS downpipes, ER charge pipe, Forge DV, bbs ch-r, 30%tint all around, bmw performance exhaust, umnitza V4 angel eyes>.....Next upgrades (I would like):intercooler, BBK, turbo upgrade....etc....
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sngencarelli Private 5 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lower Saucon, PA iTrader: (0)	I've got an '07 with 45K miles. I have a Fidelity Platinum (exclusionary) warranty that I purchased from the dealer with the car. I would have passed, but the roof was my main concern. I was assured by the dealer several times that the mechanical components of the top were covered. The actual roof panels (hard and soft depending on your car) are not covered. That being said, I've had extended warranties in the past on an Audi and a Volvo and it's always a fight. My CPO warranty on my last 3 was the easiest.. Never had an issue when brining it in for service. At any rate, I did wind up going with the Fidelity because it was an exclusionary warranty (they list what isnt covered vs what they do cover), and because I was worried about something happening with the guts of the top.
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