[el lobo 6061]

Originally Posted by niruvrs9669

Did someone mention about unlimited mileage for 6 yrs package being offered by BMW ?

BMW India does not offer any BSI package with Unlimited Kms.

Maximum possible capped at 10 years/2,00,000 Kms. Go for it.

[agambhandari]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

Contrary to your perception, dealerships earn by doing more warranty or maintenance work. It doesn’t matter if it’s under BRI/ BSI or customer pays. They will get the money only if work is done. Over here in North, dealerships usually tend to ask vehicles for a thorough check before warranties are expiring.
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That is great to know. I recently went for the first service of X1 here at the BMW dealer in Ludhiana and with just 5000 kms on the odo and around 16 months of age, they did not want to change the air filter under the BSI plus that I have. Only oil service was done essentially.
Also with me exceeding their 12 month timeline (and the iDrive reminder) they asked me to sign a waiver stating that it was my fault to miss scheduled service and i would be responsible for any engine damage. I told them clearly the reason for the delay (Pandemic and my parents were not comfortable stepping out at the time), but they did not budge.
Now the issue i face is the next service will also be around 1 year later, and subsequently the 3rd service will be due only after the BSI plus expires. What do you suggest should be done to utilise the BSI plus properly? And how has been your experience with Krishna autos with regards to BSI ?
Cheers

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by agambhandari

I recently went for the first service of X1 here at the BMW dealer in Ludhiana and with just 5000 kms on the odo and around 16 months of age, they did not want to change the air filter under the BSI plus that I have.

Oh, given your low mileage you should not have taken the package. It must be because of super low mileage, that they have not replaced the air conditioner filter and rightly so.

Regarding oil change interval, they do take this seriously but since your mileage is very less it should not be an issue, should anything happen.

Now the issue i face is the next service will also be around 1 year later, and subsequently the 3rd service will be due only after the BSI plus expires. What do you suggest should be done to utilise the BSI plus properly?

Drive more so that the second service comes before the 12 months

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

Regarding oil change interval, they do take this seriously but since your mileage is very less it should not be an issue, should anything happen.

Drive more so that the second service comes before the 12 months

My 330i Sport's first service is coming up in mid-June and I am thankful that the KA/BLR lockdown will get lifted by ~ 7-10 June , and allow me carry out the service exactly on schedule. Done only 9K this year but am happy as others have done far less, and the CBS was also showing a required service at 10K km.

Given the uncertainty around 2021-22 with the third wave almost 'confirmed' in KA sometime in the September-December time period, I will buy the 3Y/40K km Service Basic package for now for around 46K. This covers the basic oil service & replacement & essential filters only. Wheel alignment and balancing I will do outside later.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

I will buy the 3Y/40K km Service Basic package for now for around 46K. This covers the basic oil service & replacement & essential filters only.

That makes sense. There was a package that starts from the day you buy and not from the day of sale of the car. I hope you are considering the same as it technically covers 4 Years (3 years from now)

Wheel alignment and balancing I will do outside later.

Contrary to the views of others, I never touch alignment or balancing on any of my cars until there are any visible symptoms like pull or imbalance which normally does not happen unless you hit something. Best is to keep the factory settings as long as possible

If the tyres are not staggered, rotation is something I will do at service but no balancing.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

That makes sense. There was a package that starts from the day you buy and not from the day of sale of the car. I hope you are considering the same as it technically covers 4 Years (3 years from now)

Best is to keep the factory settings as long as possible

Attached is the package I have been shared with as of now. It says on the top right, "The package commences at the vehicle‘s defined warranty start date and at “Zero Kilometre's".

I'm still unclear about the validity & commencement date. Will check with them if I can now during lockdown.

Thank you, Turbanator for the very sound advice. There is nothing wrong with the alignment or balancing but I will need to go to a reputed tyre shop in BLR anyway for that rear LHS RFT replacement. Will fit the new tyre(s) at the back of course.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

It says on the top right, "The package commences at the vehicle‘s defined warranty start date and at “Zero Kilometre's".

No, you should ask for a different one. This will start back dated. There are maintenance packages that you can buy anytime, and the start date will be the day you buy. Your local dealership can share the info. if you specifically ask.

Will fit the new tyre(s) at the back of course.

If you are changing the tyres, new ones must be balanced but dont touch the alignment if there is no abnormal wear (slight off is ok). To me, nothing beats the factory settings

[agambhandari]

Originally Posted by Turbanator

Oh, given your low mileage you should not have taken the package. It must be because of super low mileage, that they have not replaced the air conditioner filter and rightly so.


Drive more so that the second service comes before the 12 months

Thanks but the BSI package was anyway part of the deal when we bought the car. Any idea if we can change a BSI plus package to a BSI (regular) package of longer period?
Because the way my running is, I'm highly unlikely to need brake pads/ discs within the 3 year mark. Only thing i did get replaced under BSI plus was the rear wiper. (cost some absurd 3-4k otherwise).

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by agambhandari

Thanks but the BSI package was anyway part of the deal when we bought the car. Any idea if we can change a BSI plus package to a BSI (regular) package of longer period?
Because the way my running is, I'm highly unlikely to need brake pads/ discs within the 3 year mark. Only thing i did get replaced under BSI plus was the rear wiper. (cost some absurd 3-4k otherwise).

I'll let Turbanator weigh in of course but as far as I know, BMW Service only allows upgrades to existing plans, and will first collect the difference (i.e. no premium is added) between your current and the proposed-for plan. They will neither refund you for downgraded plans nor allow extension of an existing plan unless you pay the difference first.

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by agambhandari

Any idea if we can change a BSI plus package to a BSI (regular) package of longer period?

Originally Posted by itwasntme

BMW Service only allows upgrades to existing plans.

Correct -

The only way to use the pack, is to drive more

[agambhandari]

Originally Posted by itwasntme

I'll let Turbanator weigh in of course but as far as I know, BMW Service only allows upgrades to existing plans, and will first collect the difference (i.e. no premium is added) between your current and the proposed-for plan. They will neither refund you for downgraded plans nor allow extension of an existing plan unless you pay the difference first.

Yes,i know the difference would need to be paid but can i upgrade from a 3yr BSI plus plan to a 5 or 6 yr BSI plan? The price difference isn't much but it would cover me for longer.

[itwasntme]

Originally Posted by agambhandari

Yes,i know the difference would need to be paid but can i upgrade from a 3yr BSI plus plan to a 5 or 6 yr BSI plan? The price difference isn't much but it would cover me for longer.

Very much possible by paying the difference. I also plan to do just that based on my usage, after COVID-19 clears up (hopefully).

Originally Posted by Turbanator

No, you should ask for a different one. This will start back dated. There are maintenance packages that you can buy anytime, and the start date will be the day you buy. Your local dealership can share the info. if you specifically ask.

Turbanator, this is the used car package for the G20 3 Series. The rates are much higher than the new car package. Cannot see the rationale in opting for this. Any thoughts please?

[Turbanator]

Originally Posted by agambhandari

can i upgrade from a 3yr BSI plus plan to a 5 or 6 yr BSI plan? The price difference isn't much but it would cover me for longer.

No, you cannot downgrade. So, even at the expiry of 3 years, you will have to either go for a BSI Plus or get a used car pack. This is as per current policy to the best of my knowledge. You can speak to the local dealership and get a confirmation.

Originally Posted by itwasntme

The rates are much higher than the new car package. Cannot see the rationale in opting for this.

Looks they have the same prices for Petrol & Diesel in a used car, the only rationale being that you can pay regular service expenses, Oil & Filter and maybe at around 3rd Year or a little early, when the car needs more parts like AC Filter, Brake/ Rotors, you can buy the Service inclusive pack. But you have to be very vigilant when they give you estimates as they replace everything even if not mandatory if the customer has to pay. Another advantage for paying self is that you can go for One litre Oil Bottles (you have to demand for this!) that are with imported oil unlike BSI pack where they will use local Castrol oil from a large container

[suchetd]

Reading all these threads about BSI and BRI and from my own experience, real need for warranty arises after 3rd year or 4th year depending upon usage.

My previous 3 series never had any issue in 4 years of usage although my usage was lower than 8000km per year. And I discontinued warranty after 3rd year as I intended to sell it soon. I replaced it with X1 due to higher seating.

However I have doubts about definition of "extension" of warranty from the start of purchase of car (called Day 0) or from the date of extension - i.e. is it incremental or is it cumulative? I think its cumulative.

I have done 18000 km on My X1 and i received a quote of 40120 for 4th year/200K km and 109858 for 5th year /200Km for extension of my 3 year warranty. The question is , has corona lockdown and stationery car for longer durations (car has been driven only 1500 km in 8 months during lockdowns) may have affected any parts (The car is normally parked in the basement and may have higher humidity than in open areas?). I intend to take 4th year warranty to start with but since I intend to keep the car for a longer period, wondering if I should extend it till 5th year.

Also looks like BSI may not be helpful if I drive it 7000-8000 km per year in next 2-3 years (which is my normal driving range unless lockdowns affect this). would like expert views on this as many parts start deteriorating after 4th year.

Thanks


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[rbp25]

Im looking at buying a new 330i. Was wondering what the consensus is on BSI and BRI packages? Are they value for money? I would be doing 10k kms a year in Mumbai.