[Biturbos4] Extended Warranty Plans

Adam Schwartz adam.schwartz at rcn.com
Mon Dec 29 13:48:09 EST 2003 

I drive the 330xi pretty often. Its a very nice car. Its not as fast 
as the S4 - and personally, I think the S4 seats are more 
comfortable. BUT The 330 does have some things that I like better 
than the S4. The HK stereo is definitely way better. It has a few 
other creature comforts that I like... Seat memory, auto tilt side 
mirror (goes down when in reverse so you can see how close to the 
curb you are when parking) - The 330 exhaust system sounds amazing! 
Her car is an Auto manual... I like Manual better - but the BMW auto 
stick is better than Audi's version of the same. Just feels better 
and responds better too.  One thing that is nicer about he BMW AWD 
system - the car really feels like a rear wheel drive car - I think 
its more biased towards the rear.

In the 50k miles the 330 has had 2 maintenance issues. The front 
power window died - was the motor, and was fixed under warranty. And 
the car started stalling randomly. The dealer reprogrammed the system 
- I guess there was a software update? And it was fine after that. 
The dealer put a big dent in the hood that second time! When we 
pointed it out to them, they took care of it with hardly any 
complaints

Over all, a ver nice car - but I like my S better. The S4 has better 
acceleration, (the 330 is pretty fast tho) better breaking - 
cornering is close - but the S probably wins.

-Adam



>Adam, how do you like your girlfriend's 330xi? Drive nicely? Quick? 
>Any maintenance issues? Just curious how an S4 competitor stacks up. 
>Thanks.
>
>  >From: Adam Schwartz
>  >To: "Step88" , biturbos4 at audifans.com
>  >Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Extended Warranty Plans
>  >Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 23:39:41 -0500
>  >
>  >Bob,
>  >I think the price has come up a bit from the time that I got mine,
>  >which was almost 2 years ago. I am pretty sure I paid just about
>  >$2000.00. And I have no deductible.  At the time, I paid more so as
>  >to not have a deductible.
>  >
>  >I called them with questions about who was the underwriter, and who
>  >secure a company they were... And they offered me a little money
>  >off. I told them I wasnt ready to make a decision yet, as I was
>  >still researching other companies. About a week latter, I was ready
>  >and I had already decided on them... They called me and offered
>  >another deal, slightly better. I really was just trying to do my
>  >homework, but they kept trying to tempt me a little more.. so they
>  >will come down a bit. My girlfriend has a 330Xi, and she got a
>  >warranty from them too.. they came down a little for her as well.
>  >
>  >I think they use a different underwriter now. Mine is through
>  >Travellers Insurance. I felt OK with that...
>  >
>  >Good luck.
>  >
>  >Adam
>  >
>  >
>  >>Adam, the online quote that I got from Warrantybynet was closer to
>  >>$2500 for
>  >>the Premier warranty with $100 deductible.  Did you talk to someone
>  >>on the
>  >>phone to get a better rate?  I have to admit that I liked the peace
>  >>of mind
>  >>of having an extended warranty.
>  >>
>  >>Bob Stephenson
>  >>2000 S4
>  >>
>  >>----- Original Message -----
>  >>From:
>  >>To: "Philip Pace"
>  >>Cc:
>  >>Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 10:43 PM
>  >>Subject: Re: [Biturbos4] Extended Warranty Plans
>  >>
>  >>
>  >>>  which warranty company was it that went out of buisness?
>  >>>
>  >>>  I have a 2000 S4 - 67k miles, and I have had an aftermarket
>  >>>warranty from:
>  >>>
>  >>>  http://www.warrantybynet.com/
>  >>>
>  >>>  It took over when my factory warranty ended... lasts a total of
>  >>>6 years or
>  >>till
>  >>>  I have 100K miles. In 17k miles or so I have used about $1100.00
>  >>>of the
>  >>>  warranty which cost me $2000.00. My car is in the shop tomorrow
>  >>>for
>  >>>  power steering problems - so maybe I will get to use it again!
>  >>>
>  >>>  If I loose a little money, that is fine. If I save some money -
>  >>>great.
>  >>>
>  >>>  But I have the warranty mainly as an insurance policy in case
>  >>>something
>  >>>  really bad happens. Blown engine - tranny - etc...
>  >>>
>  >>>  They have covered:
>  >>>
>  >>>  Leaky washer pump
>  >>>  blown DV - (got 2 Bosh sport 110's paid for)
>  >>>  Sun roof motor blew out
>  >>>  rear wheel bearing
>  >>>  Throttle Body boot
>  >>>
>  >>>  the TBB was a funny one. They wouldnt cover it. so I called and
>  >>complained.
>  >>>  They still said no. They said that they had determined that the
>  >>>TBB was a
>  >>>  hose, and they dont cover hoses. I asked who my Lawyer should
>  >>>contact, as
>  >>>  I felt that was breach of contract. He then asked me where they
>  >>>should
>  >>send
>  >>>  me a check.. hehhee
>  >>>
>  >>>  cheers,
>  >>>
>  >>>  Adam
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>>
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