03-13-2022, 11:59 AM
Didn't want to hijack the Extended Warranty thread, and this topic is somewhat related. As a soon-to-be first-time BMW owner, I'm investigating/analyzing the "Basic" Prepaid Service plan offered by my dealer (Engle) in conjunction with Rider's Advantage, and I'd love some input.
For about $900 (final price still to be determined, but close enough for this discussion), I'd get 24 months of coverage, which includes the Break-In Service (somewhat of a gimme, as it's already baked into my purchase deal), as well as the annual oil changes, up to the first three major service trips (6K, 12K and 18K) and a battery replacement (if necessary).
I realize this skews to the high-mileage rider to take full advantage of the third (18K mile) service, but the 12K includes rear drive oil change, valve clearance check/adjustment, spark plugs, air filter/element and a brake fluid changeout after one year. It seems to only make sense if I'm reasonably sure of hitting the 12k mile mark before the 2-year window closes, doesn't it? Otherwise, I'm paying $900 for a break-in service (which I already have) and the 6K service, which is nothing more than another oil change and one or two "diagnostic" hook-ups to the shop's computer.
I've only got about 15,000 miles on the new CAR I bought in October, 2019, but I believe that has been largely due to the pandemic and an overall reduction in travel in general.
On the other hand, I've seen how quickly pleasure miles can add up on a great bike, and I'm anticipating the RS to be the best I've owned. Not to mention that hourly shop rates aren't about to go down anytime ever, but it's rather just a matter of how fast those rates rise over the next two years. AND, it might be an added financial incentive (on top of the normal benefits of just riding) to "get my money's worth" and pile on the miles (since I wouldn't have to worry about upcoming maintenance costs).
What am I missing?
For about $900 (final price still to be determined, but close enough for this discussion), I'd get 24 months of coverage, which includes the Break-In Service (somewhat of a gimme, as it's already baked into my purchase deal), as well as the annual oil changes, up to the first three major service trips (6K, 12K and 18K) and a battery replacement (if necessary).
I realize this skews to the high-mileage rider to take full advantage of the third (18K mile) service, but the 12K includes rear drive oil change, valve clearance check/adjustment, spark plugs, air filter/element and a brake fluid changeout after one year. It seems to only make sense if I'm reasonably sure of hitting the 12k mile mark before the 2-year window closes, doesn't it? Otherwise, I'm paying $900 for a break-in service (which I already have) and the 6K service, which is nothing more than another oil change and one or two "diagnostic" hook-ups to the shop's computer.
I've only got about 15,000 miles on the new CAR I bought in October, 2019, but I believe that has been largely due to the pandemic and an overall reduction in travel in general.
On the other hand, I've seen how quickly pleasure miles can add up on a great bike, and I'm anticipating the RS to be the best I've owned. Not to mention that hourly shop rates aren't about to go down anytime ever, but it's rather just a matter of how fast those rates rise over the next two years. AND, it might be an added financial incentive (on top of the normal benefits of just riding) to "get my money's worth" and pile on the miles (since I wouldn't have to worry about upcoming maintenance costs).
What am I missing?
KC Area