SteelerFan
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I just purchased a 2014 I3 BEV with 8,200 mi, which was put into service on 11/1/14. The car had been purchased by the prior owner thru the CPO program, which extended the limited warranty until 11/1/20 or 100K mi. The maintenance plan is only valid thru 11/1/18. I called a dealer and learned that maintenance plan extensions were: 1 Y, 25K $975; 2 Y, 50K $1,895; 3 Y, 75K $2,633.
I know that no one has long term experience with this model and any advice is speculative and extrapolated from other BMW models. I previously owned a 328i and it was never less than $500 for a visit to the shop. There was always something breaking like power door locks, power windows, break pads wearing out, etc. It drove great but was expensive to maintain. I tend to hang onto cars for at least 10 years. If BMWNA offers the battery replacement, I would probably opt for that if and when the 120-125 Amp batteries are available in a few years.
Any advice or recommendation about extending the free maintenance plans for this model?
Further web searching yielded the following:
Only the following maintenance items are included with BMW Ultimate Care when they are performed as outlined in the vehicle's Maintenance booklet:
XEngine Oil
XEngine Filter
Brake Fluid
Cabin Micro Filter(s)
XEngine Air Filter(s)
XSpark Plugs
Remote Control/Key Battery
Vehicle Check
XFuel Filter (Diesel engines only)
For those with a lot of milage, how often do you need coolant fluid refills and tire allignment. Are there any other items covered under maintenance for the I3?
How often is a vehicle check required and how much does it cost without a maintenance plan?
Thanks
I know that no one has long term experience with this model and any advice is speculative and extrapolated from other BMW models. I previously owned a 328i and it was never less than $500 for a visit to the shop. There was always something breaking like power door locks, power windows, break pads wearing out, etc. It drove great but was expensive to maintain. I tend to hang onto cars for at least 10 years. If BMWNA offers the battery replacement, I would probably opt for that if and when the 120-125 Amp batteries are available in a few years.
Any advice or recommendation about extending the free maintenance plans for this model?
Further web searching yielded the following:
Only the following maintenance items are included with BMW Ultimate Care when they are performed as outlined in the vehicle's Maintenance booklet:
XEngine Oil
XEngine Filter
Brake Fluid
Cabin Micro Filter(s)
XEngine Air Filter(s)
XSpark Plugs
Remote Control/Key Battery
Vehicle Check
XFuel Filter (Diesel engines only)
For those with a lot of milage, how often do you need coolant fluid refills and tire allignment. Are there any other items covered under maintenance for the I3?
How often is a vehicle check required and how much does it cost without a maintenance plan?
Thanks