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im_dave · Oct 30th, 2006, 05:05 AM

hey guys.

just wondering if anyone has purchased the extended warranty from MINI aus for an extra year. I rang up the dealers and they have quoted $995...! ouch! i didn't expect it to be that much. You have to pay the fee 15 days before your warranty runs out and that's approaching quite soon...

any takers? or is it just simply not worth it? i figure i can pay any repairs (touch wood nothing goes wrong) out of pocket and they should be less than a grand (fingers crossed)... money could be better spent elsewhere methinks!

Gr1zzLy · Oct 30th, 2006, 05:11 AM

One thing you might want to consider is when you put the car in for service, if you got no warranty, then you have to pay for the loan car. That's the case anyway with most BMW dealerships. Personally, I'm not really sure whether it's worth it or not, as I'll most likely start modding next year when the warranty expires.

Smurfn · Oct 30th, 2006, 08:37 AM

Must have gone up

I paid $660 for the extended warranty

brett · Oct 30th, 2006, 08:41 AM

Thats what I was quoted the other day $660 or about ish Brucy Lynton

n00b · Oct 30th, 2006, 09:31 AM

In my own experience, it's well worth it. During the extended warranty, my car had a lot of things replaced that's worth a few times more than the warranty itself. Then again it's an earlier car..

im_dave · Oct 30th, 2006, 10:59 AM

actually you guys are right... 660 was the price on the official website.
man i would've been fumin if i paid 995 like the dude at alto asked. 660 sounds more... 'reasonable'

still got a few days to brew over it. or i could just screw it and get front aero kit for 1300...!

MiniFr34k · Oct 30th, 2006, 10:36 PM

get the warranty.

Smurfn · Oct 30th, 2006, 11:24 PM

I, fortunately, didn't need to use my extended warranty. But saying that, I would still recommend getting it, and would do it again. It is like any insurance really, you don't really want to use it.

AndrewH · Oct 31st, 2006, 01:09 AM

I ended up getting the extended warranty - it ended up being a good selling point when I sold the car 6 months later

ScottyB · Oct 31st, 2006, 04:39 AM

Another vote to the extended warranty.

play fife · Oct 31st, 2006, 06:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by im_dave (original)

actually you guys are right... 660 was the price on the official website.
man i would've been fumin if i paid 995 like the dude at alto asked. 660 sounds more... 'reasonable'

still got a few days to brew over it. or i could just screw it and get front aero kit for 1300...!

Get warrenty & full aero kit.

Daniel

wils · Nov 15th, 2006, 06:07 AM

i hope u got that extended warranty dave.....

saved my butt a few times, esp since my transmission died abt a week after i paid that 600 odd bux.....

the way i see it, i paid less than 10% for the new tranny....

wils · Nov 15th, 2006, 06:08 AM

errr why do u need to get extended warranty? didn't u just buy a new car? agh the light just went on in my head haha was it second hand? i'm a bit lost mate haha too much studying

aussiesupermini · Nov 15th, 2006, 06:52 AM

Like Nike says "Just Do It", it is amazing how many things went wrong in that 3rd year for me. Sat Nav system had to be totally replaced, a fan thingy went bust and alternator and that is just off the top of my head. Supercharger went Kaputz too and that would of cost me a arm and a leg and a couple of ears probably too. Nothing is cheap with the mini when it comes to repairs that is for sure. Just be on the safe side. Then maybe nothing will go wrong but Murphy's law says if u don't do it u will wish u did, or something like that.

swamos · Nov 15th, 2006, 01:14 PM

To be honest though, if you're the first owner of the car, and you've done the right thing by MINI they will usually look after you anyway if something bad happens

MiniFr34k · Nov 17th, 2006, 12:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by aussiesupermini (original)

Like Nike says "Just Do It", it is amazing how many things went wrong in that 3rd year for me. Sat Nav system had to be totally replaced, a fan thingy went bust and alternator and that is just off the top of my head. Supercharger went Kaputz too and that would of cost me a arm and a leg and a couple of ears probably too. Nothing is cheap with the mini when it comes to repairs that is for sure. Just be on the safe side. Then maybe nothing will go wrong but Murphy's law says if u don't do it u will wish u did, or something like that.

LOL ... ' a couple of ears probably too'

ecylai · Nov 17th, 2006, 12:45 PM

Get the extended warranty ... i so regreted no getting the warranty

coz BMW quoted me 10k for a tranny

aussiesupermini · Nov 20th, 2006, 01:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai (original)

Get the extended warranty ... i so regreted no getting the warranty

coz BMW quoted me 10k for a tranny

U can get them way cheaper at the Cross. ROFL

Magictux · Nov 21st, 2006, 10:46 PM

Although my car is only 18 months old I've been wondering about the extended warranty.. Good to have your advice. I think i'll go for it cos I don't want to look like Chopper!

aceman · Nov 22nd, 2006, 10:38 AM

Cost me $750 inc. 6months ago. Well worth it as the airbag light has needed resetting 3 times, the TPS assy needed to be replaced and several rattles etc needed to be addressed.

Oct 30th, 2006, 05:05 AM	#1
im_dave trust me, I'm a doctor... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:12 AM Posts: 245 Offline	extended warranty? hey guys. just wondering if anyone has purchased the extended warranty from MINI aus for an extra year. I rang up the dealers and they have quoted $995...! ouch! i didn't expect it to be that much. You have to pay the fee 15 days before your warranty runs out and that's approaching quite soon... any takers? or is it just simply not worth it? i figure i can pay any repairs (touch wood nothing goes wrong) out of pocket and they should be less than a grand (fingers crossed)... money could be better spent elsewhere methinks!

Oct 30th, 2006, 08:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Must have gone up I paid $660 for the extended warranty http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Oct 30th, 2006, 08:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	Thats what I was quoted the other day $660 or about ish Brucy Lynton 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

Oct 30th, 2006, 11:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	I, fortunately, didn't need to use my extended warranty. But saying that, I would still recommend getting it, and would do it again. It is like any insurance really, you don't really want to use it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Oct 31st, 2006, 01:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
AndrewH Were there Oompa loompas? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:12 AM Posts: 4,181 Offline	I ended up getting the extended warranty - it ended up being a good selling point when I sold the car 6 months later Jan 06 MCS Checkmate

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Oct 30th, 2006, 05:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gr1zzLy Crapping in the woods... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:12 AM Posts: 1,754 Offline	One thing you might want to consider is when you put the car in for service, if you got no warranty, then you have to pay for the loan car. That's the case anyway with most BMW dealerships. Personally, I'm not really sure whether it's worth it or not, as I'll most likely start modding next year when the warranty expires.

Oct 30th, 2006, 09:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
n00b Twincharge??? My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 2,283 Offline	In my own experience, it's well worth it. During the extended warranty, my car had a lot of things replaced that's worth a few times more than the warranty itself. Then again it's an earlier car..

Oct 30th, 2006, 10:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
im_dave trust me, I'm a doctor... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 07:12 AM Posts: 245 Offline	actually you guys are right... 660 was the price on the official website. man i would've been fumin if i paid 995 like the dude at alto asked. 660 sounds more... 'reasonable' still got a few days to brew over it. or i could just screw it and get front aero kit for 1300...!

Oct 30th, 2006, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	get the warranty.

Oct 31st, 2006, 04:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 07:12 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	Another vote to the extended warranty. - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Oct 31st, 2006, 06:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 1,234 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by im_dave (original) actually you guys are right... 660 was the price on the official website. man i would've been fumin if i paid 995 like the dude at alto asked. 660 sounds more... 'reasonable' still got a few days to brew over it. or i could just screw it and get front aero kit for 1300...! Get warrenty & full aero kit. Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Nov 15th, 2006, 06:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
wils formerly known as wsw Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:12 AM Posts: 642 Offline	i hope u got that extended warranty dave..... saved my butt a few times, esp since my transmission died abt a week after i paid that 600 odd bux..... the way i see it, i paid less than 10% for the new tranny.... i got an exhaust because i wanted to make my car sound fast, but its not fast at all, so therefore i am a ricer....

Nov 15th, 2006, 06:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
wils formerly known as wsw Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:12 AM Posts: 642 Offline	errr why do u need to get extended warranty? didn't u just buy a new car? agh the light just went on in my head haha was it second hand? i'm a bit lost mate haha too much studying i got an exhaust because i wanted to make my car sound fast, but its not fast at all, so therefore i am a ricer....

Nov 15th, 2006, 06:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
aussiesupermini Poker Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chrome City Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 979 Offline	Like Nike says "Just Do It", it is amazing how many things went wrong in that 3rd year for me. Sat Nav system had to be totally replaced, a fan thingy went bust and alternator and that is just off the top of my head. Supercharger went Kaputz too and that would of cost me a arm and a leg and a couple of ears probably too. Nothing is cheap with the mini when it comes to repairs that is for sure. Just be on the safe side. Then maybe nothing will go wrong but Murphy's law says if u don't do it u will wish u did, or something like that.

Nov 15th, 2006, 01:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	To be honest though, if you're the first owner of the car, and you've done the right thing by MINI they will usually look after you anyway if something bad happens

Nov 17th, 2006, 12:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 2,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by aussiesupermini (original) Like Nike says "Just Do It", it is amazing how many things went wrong in that 3rd year for me. Sat Nav system had to be totally replaced, a fan thingy went bust and alternator and that is just off the top of my head. Supercharger went Kaputz too and that would of cost me a arm and a leg and a couple of ears probably too. Nothing is cheap with the mini when it comes to repairs that is for sure. Just be on the safe side. Then maybe nothing will go wrong but Murphy's law says if u don't do it u will wish u did, or something like that. LOL ... ' a couple of ears probably too'

Nov 17th, 2006, 12:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
ecylai #0024 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney,Aus Local Time: 08:12 PM Posts: 502 Offline	Get the extended warranty ... i so regreted no getting the warranty coz BMW quoted me 10k for a tranny ]

Nov 20th, 2006, 01:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
aussiesupermini Poker Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chrome City Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 979 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ecylai (original) Get the extended warranty ... i so regreted no getting the warranty coz BMW quoted me 10k for a tranny U can get them way cheaper at the Cross. ROFL

Nov 21st, 2006, 10:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
Magictux -Mr T- Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goulburn NSW Oz Local Time: 07:12 AM Posts: 1,819 Offline	Although my car is only 18 months old I've been wondering about the extended warranty.. Good to have your advice. I think i'll go for it cos I don't want to look like Chopper!

Nov 22nd, 2006, 10:38 AM	#20 (permalink)
aceman That Sound Dude Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bathurst,Australia Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 213 Offline	Cost me $750 inc. 6months ago. Well worth it as the airbag light has needed resetting 3 times, the TPS assy needed to be replaced and several rattles etc needed to be addressed.

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