Extended warranty on a 2009 5er?
Is this a good thing? Should we purchase an extended warranty, since the rig is 8 years old?
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I wouldn't. A 2009 isn't really that old, so the original owner would have fixed any issues that it had when fresh off the lot. The really expensive stuff like the roof and frame should be checked out thoroughly before putting any money down, ditto with any possibility of water damage.
If you think you should go ahead and get one, double check for any weasel words that will allow them to get out of any repairs. Like if they determine the problem occurred before you bought it and that makes it not their responsibility. Or it was lack of maintenance that caused the problem, therefore not their responsibility. As was noted above, the warranty companies are in business to get money from you, not pay money to you.
OTOH, if you are mechanically inept and not capable of fixing minor, and some major problems, and have to take it to a dealer/repair facility then it may be worth thinking twice about.
If you think you should go ahead and get one, double check for any weasel words that will allow them to get out of any repairs. Like if they determine the problem occurred before you bought it and that makes it not their responsibility. Or it was lack of maintenance that caused the problem, therefore not their responsibility. As was noted above, the warranty companies are in business to get money from you, not pay money to you.
OTOH, if you are mechanically inept and not capable of fixing minor, and some major problems, and have to take it to a dealer/repair facility then it may be worth thinking twice about.
