NYC - potholes torn sidewall on rft and bent rims

[troymi]

I appreciate threads like this. When I bought my 650 a couple months ago we were down to the last negotiations and the dealer offered to "throw in" a package. I asked for the tire/wheel protection package and he added it to the deal at no charge. 5 years, $0 deductible for any tires/wheels on the car. It helped I was dealing with the dealership general manager, but nonetheless I seem to have got a better deal than I thought when I see what others are paying. Hope I don't need it, but...!!!

[what_the_deuce]

Originally Posted by WWnyc

As I just posted on the "other". Brought the car in this morning: 14 months old, 17.5 K miles, have had rims repaired 5 times and am now getting my NINTH (9) REPLACEMENT TIRE.
Insurance cost ~ $2100.
5 rims repaired @ ~ $ 150 each = $750
9 tires @ ~ $450 each = $ 4050
Total $4800.
So far $2700 ahead.
Better than going to Vegas! (Almost)

I've just picked up a 2013 650i GC. The dealer quoted just over $4K for 5yr tire/wheel coverage with cosmetic repair. It sounded waaay too high but I think they were trying to get some money back due to the negotiations on the vehicle price.

So, how many years of coverage did you get at $2.1K? And does it include repairs if you curb the alloys? The finance guy said that the cosmetic repair option was another $500, but that he'll take that off.

By the way... new to the BMW community.

[WWnyc]

3 yrs for $ 2100
Actually don't know about rim rash but I wouldn't be surprised if it didn't

[what_the_deuce]

So, $4K for 5yrs is not too bad then (and it includes rim rash).

I was told that I can cancel the protection any time and get the money back (pro-rated). And I was about to call them today to cancel. But then found this forum and thought I'll gauge other owner's opinions.

Thanks.

[WWnyc]

Have no idea what your roads are like but the past 2 winters in the North East have been brutal on asphalt.
And of course repairs are few and far between.

[what_the_deuce]

The roads aren't great here either. The protection may come handy but at $4K I'm wondering if I could just self-insure it.

Anyone else has any other price points to mention?

[Bönz]

$1500, no deductible, no limits, 4 years, any wheel or tire on the car, includes self inflicted (curb rash) repair.

[what_the_deuce]

And that's how you ruin a day

Out of curiosity, did you buy it new or CPO? The reason i ask is because I believe on new cars there is more room to give discounts.

Can this protection be bought from other warranty/insurance companies or is it only at the point of sale of the car?