Motorplan - to renew or not?

[Darkstarx3]

Hi

Been lurking for a while and decided to join very recently.

Have recently bought 2008 X3 3.0d M Sport auto with 96 000km. Some advice from the fanatics will be useful

1. The motorplan is shortly to expire. Should I renew it?

2. it has 19" wheels with tyres that looks good, but don't appear to be a known brand. Something from Eptyres.com - accelera. I have driven about 1200km on them in sun, rain etc and they seem to handle well. Should I ditch them?

Any advice will be appreciated

Ta

 

[r0ckf1re]

I would say renew it.

 

[Nukleuz]

I would extend.

It give you peace of mind, and pretty much "free" motoring for the entire duration.

 

[Kish2604]

extend the plan for now and see if any gremlins creep up, keep the tyres as well,for now that is, let us know how they handle as they wear along...

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

extend the plan for now and see if any gremlins creep up, keep the tyres as well,for now that is, let us know how they handle as they wear along...

+1

 

[Darkstarx3]

I have asked the dealer to quote on extension of motorplan. Makes sense if there are any gremlins...

BTW, on my 120d I have let the motorplan lapse and also take it to an independent BMW focussed service place. They seem to do a good job.

 

[Darkstarx3]

So the quote for motor plan for one year is....

R50 0000.

Damn lot of money

 

[Sankekur]

lol i think you have one to many zeroes there......I wouldn't renew for that kind of money with or without the extra zero.

 

[Hellas]

R50k in a bank account or other investment will sort out ant type of rainy day that you might experience with the X for the next couple of years.

No to MP extension from me then.


Sent from a tiekiebox.

 

[UberTaner]

They wanted to rape me something horrible when I inquired about extending the MP on my car also - told them to shove it.

Basically the way I see it when they give you a MP extension quote like that the are saying BMW is in the business of manufacturing and selling cars, they don't want you to keep the car past 5 years, they want you to buy another one instead...

 

[Darkstarx3]

You guys are right. R50k is money that does not come easy.

I will instead try and save some bucks every month and deal with problems that the X3 might give.

So in the last 3 000 kms or so left, what kind of things should I look out for and get them to attend to?

 

[alleng]

I would suggest taking the Hollard route. Although I am still on MP and expires end next year. I enquired with Hollard, they have a plan called Motor Xtender, check it out ... 'http://www.hollard.co.za/motor-xtender-insurance'

They quoted me R547 per month on my 2006 325i with 50K on the clock.

My mate with a 6 series is on the same plan.

All the best!