Inspection II Advice

Doubledees · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 03:57:26 AM

Hey guys, searched but only came up with extended warranty issues and nothing on voiding them. I got a 05 M with almost 50k on the clock.

In any case I need some advice on a inspection 2 coming up, 3k miles away. I am still under extended warranty and do not want to void it if the techs see something they don't like and don't want to cover bc of it.
My car is virtually stock with the exception of the following, a MS panel filter, MS elbow and tubing to the intake from the CSL bumper hole, and some RPI scoops.

Question is should I take all those pieces off and put the OEM pieces back on before bringing it in? Or you think they will let me get away with having them on.

If someone has been in this situation please post, I would greatly appreciate it.

smaglik · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 04:17:28 AM

who backs the warranty? CPO? if that is the case, then it's probably worth the time to pull the parts off. But, if that is the case, the bigger question is why are you going to the dealer for I2? Go to an indy shop and save some $$, or better yet, DIY, and save more $$!

Doubledees · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 04:26:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smaglik

who backs the warranty? CPO? if that is the case, then it's probably worth the time to pull the parts off. But, if that is the case, the bigger question is why are you going to the dealer for I2? Go to an indy shop and save some $$, or better yet, DIY, and save more $$!

CPO. Crapper sold my stock intake elbow, doh!!

jph28 · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 12:18:05 PM

CPO does not cover maintenance, only the Extended Maintenance plan does. So, if you don't have ext. maintenance, you'll just be paying the normal price for Inspection 2, and your aftermarket parts will have no effect on whether or not they perform the maintenance.

If you DO have the extended maintenance plan, the parts still shouldn't matter - just make sure you tell them not to throw away your MS air filter and replace it with stock (even though that might be a good idea

).

If you're just worried about them noticing your aftermarket stuff, making notes about it, and then denying CPO repairs if needed in the future, I personally wouldn't worry about it. Except for your MAF potentially going bad, I can't imagine many failures that would be affected by your parts.

**ECSTuning** · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 03:48:44 PM

If you are looking to save some money and keep your CPO intact...

We offer a DIY Inspection II kit that helps aid in this service interval.

Click HERE for more information.

Our most comprehensive kit contains everything according to "Inspection 2" + the necessary components to service your diff.

* Castrol TWS Motorsports Engine Oil - 6 Quarts
* OEM Oil Drain Plug With Crush Washer
* Oil Filter Kit
* Interior Air Filter (Cabin Filter)
* Air Filter
* Fuel Filter
* NGK Spark Plugs-Set Of 6
* Pentosin MTF2 transmission fluid
* Genuine BMW FM booster rear differential fluid

Please let us know if you have any questions! Feel free to shoot me a PM or email.

Best,
Joe

WRX2BIMA · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 03:59:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECSTuningJoe

If you are looking to save some money and keep your CPO intact...

We offer a DIY Inspection II kit that helps aid in this service interval.

Click HERE for more information.

Our most comprehensive kit contains everything according to "Inspection 2" + the necessary components to service your diff.

* Castrol TWS Motorsports Engine Oil - 6 Quarts
* OEM Oil Drain Plug With Crush Washer
* Oil Filter Kit
* Interior Air Filter (Cabin Filter)
* Air Filter
* Fuel Filter
* NGK Spark Plugs-Set Of 6
* Pentosin MTF2 transmission fluid
* Genuine BMW FM booster rear differential fluid

Please let us know if you have any questions! Feel free to shoot me a PM or email.

Best,
Joe

you guys have it pictured so pretty.. i may think of that myself..

Doubledees · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 04:51:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jph28

CPO does not cover maintenance, only the Extended Maintenance plan does. So, if you don't have ext. maintenance, you'll just be paying the normal price for Inspection 2, and your aftermarket parts will have no effect on whether or not they perform the maintenance.

If you DO have the extended maintenance plan, the parts still shouldn't matter - just make sure you tell them not to throw away your MS air filter and replace it with stock (even though that might be a good idea

).

If you're just worried about them noticing your aftermarket stuff, making notes about it, and then denying CPO repairs if needed in the future, I personally wouldn't worry about it. Except for your MAF potentially going bad, I can't imagine many failures that would be affected by your parts.

Thank you sir, I keep getting confused about this warranty thing in terms of the expressions used. I believe CPO is only for the original owner which i am not. I am the 2nd owner and it must be extended warranty he had that got passed on to me when i purchased the vehicle. Either way i know I don't have to pay a dime for the inspection 2, bc the extended is not up till july 11'.

Have you personally had aftermarket parts on while having a dealership perform services under warranty? Or are you just saying you don't think they would care?

LALaw · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 05:28:13 PM

I think he's saying with your particular parts, they are not likely to care. If you are worried about them tossing out your aftermarket filter, just tell them not to change it.

SuperFrog · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 05:36:25 PM

Warranty != maintenance
CPO = certified pre-owned
Third party warranty = coverage by party other than you or BMW

deadlysyns · Wed, Sep-08-2010, 05:57:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doubledees

Thank you sir, I keep getting confused about this warranty thing in terms of the expressions used. I believe CPO is only for the original owner which i am not. I am the 2nd owner and it must be extended warranty he had that got passed on to me when i purchased the vehicle. Either way i know I don't have to pay a dime for the inspection 2, bc the extended is not up till july 11'.

Have you personally had aftermarket parts on while having a dealership perform services under warranty? Or are you just saying you don't think they would care?

cpo warranty follows the car regarless of how many owners it has had.

like some said cpo warranty does not cover maintenance work.

Wed, Sep-08-2010, 03:57:26 AM	#1
Doubledees Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 391 Reputation: 0 Location: Alameda, CA	Inspection II Advice Hey guys, searched but only came up with extended warranty issues and nothing on voiding them. I got a 05 M with almost 50k on the clock. In any case I need some advice on a inspection 2 coming up, 3k miles away. I am still under extended warranty and do not want to void it if the techs see something they don't like and don't want to cover bc of it. My car is virtually stock with the exception of the following, a MS panel filter, MS elbow and tubing to the intake from the CSL bumper hole, and some RPI scoops. Question is should I take all those pieces off and put the OEM pieces back on before bringing it in? Or you think they will let me get away with having them on. If someone has been in this situation please post, I would greatly appreciate it.

Wed, Sep-08-2010, 04:17:28 AM	#2
smaglik Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 907 Reputation: 0 Location: Flagstaff	who backs the warranty? CPO? if that is the case, then it's probably worth the time to pull the parts off. But, if that is the case, the bigger question is why are you going to the dealer for I2? Go to an indy shop and save some $$, or better yet, DIY, and save more $$! __________________ 2002 BMW M5 2007 Nissan Xterra 2009 Honda Fit

Wed, Sep-08-2010, 12:18:05 PM	#4
jph28 Chin 3/3 @ VIR Full Join Date: Mar 2008 Age: 29 Posts: 6,282 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Chapel Hill, NC	CPO does not cover maintenance, only the Extended Maintenance plan does. So, if you don't have ext. maintenance, you'll just be paying the normal price for Inspection 2, and your aftermarket parts will have no effect on whether or not they perform the maintenance. If you DO have the extended maintenance plan, the parts still shouldn't matter - just make sure you tell them not to throw away your MS air filter and replace it with stock (even though that might be a good idea ). If you're just worried about them noticing your aftermarket stuff, making notes about it, and then denying CPO repairs if needed in the future, I personally wouldn't worry about it. Except for your MAF potentially going bad, I can't imagine many failures that would be affected by your parts. __________________ 2004 SilverGrey 6MT 2012 VW JSW TDI 6MT Past - '91 Saab 900TC / '98 M3 / '06 WRX / '98 ITR / '88 Saab 9000T

Wed, Sep-08-2010, 03:48:44 PM	#5
ECSTuning M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,425 Reputation: 0	If you are looking to save some money and keep your CPO intact... We offer a DIY Inspection II kit that helps aid in this service interval. Click HERE for more information. Our most comprehensive kit contains everything according to "Inspection 2" + the necessary components to service your diff. * Castrol TWS Motorsports Engine Oil - 6 Quarts * OEM Oil Drain Plug With Crush Washer * Oil Filter Kit * Interior Air Filter (Cabin Filter) * Air Filter * Fuel Filter * NGK Spark Plugs-Set Of 6 * Pentosin MTF2 transmission fluid * Genuine BMW FM booster rear differential fluid Please let us know if you have any questions! Feel free to shoot me a PM or email. Best, Joe __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00 to 11:00 PM EST 800.924.5172 Facebook \| YouTube\|OEM BMW Part Number Search

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Wed, Sep-08-2010, 05:28:13 PM	#8
LALaw Brah Join Date: Mar 2005 Age: 34 Posts: 27,307 Blog Entries: 3 Reputation: 0 Location: 213, 310	I think he's saying with your particular parts, they are not likely to care. If you are worried about them tossing out your aftermarket filter, just tell them not to change it.

Wed, Sep-08-2010, 05:36:25 PM	#9
SuperFrog I date supermodels Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9,542 In the garage: '11 YUGO GV Reputation: 0	Warranty != maintenance CPO = certified pre-owned Third party warranty = coverage by party other than you or BMW