sharpestjim
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When I bought my R1250RS two weeks ago, not surprisingly, the dealership tried to sell me a service plan and extended warranty. Over the years, I have always declined both when making large purchases. When I purchased my Ford F-150 in 2016, I broke down and bought both prepaid service and extended warranty. Both were rolled into the purchase price and, since I financed a good bit of it, it seemed to make sense. I've never regretted that decision.
When the bike dealership offered me similar packages, I declined. I was given the option to enroll as long as I do so prior to my 600 mile break-in service. I believe that I will roll the dice and go for the 7-year (total) warranty. It's unlimited mileage (that'll never be an issue for me). I figure that a failure of the electronics or other components could easily cost more than the $1320 enrollment fee. So money well-spent, IMO.
The prepaid service, however, I'm not so sure about. It's 3-years and 18,000 miles. I'll probably put 6000 miles per year on the bike. But it's not a given. The plan includes four (4) service visits (600, 6000, 12,000 & 18,000 miles). But, unlike my F-150, it is time-limited. You have to use them within three years. IMO, that's BS. Even though my F-150 warranty is soon to expire, I only have 52,000 miles on it. I still have two service visits remaining. I'm not going to "lose" them.
So my thinking is to just "pay as you go" with regard to service on my bike. If not for the time limitation, I'd jump all over it.
What say you experienced BMW aficionados?
When the bike dealership offered me similar packages, I declined. I was given the option to enroll as long as I do so prior to my 600 mile break-in service. I believe that I will roll the dice and go for the 7-year (total) warranty. It's unlimited mileage (that'll never be an issue for me). I figure that a failure of the electronics or other components could easily cost more than the $1320 enrollment fee. So money well-spent, IMO.
The prepaid service, however, I'm not so sure about. It's 3-years and 18,000 miles. I'll probably put 6000 miles per year on the bike. But it's not a given. The plan includes four (4) service visits (600, 6000, 12,000 & 18,000 miles). But, unlike my F-150, it is time-limited. You have to use them within three years. IMO, that's BS. Even though my F-150 warranty is soon to expire, I only have 52,000 miles on it. I still have two service visits remaining. I'm not going to "lose" them.
So my thinking is to just "pay as you go" with regard to service on my bike. If not for the time limitation, I'd jump all over it.
What say you experienced BMW aficionados?
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