Long Hauling

rainmkr · 06-06-2015, 02:51 AM

Taking a new job in which I may place 24k on a car per annum - previous beast gone and thinking of another one?

Advisable with warranty and maintenance constraints?

patwusmc · 06-06-2015, 08:42 PM

If you have access to USAA they have a wonderful extended warranty program underwritten by Assurant. Other than that, consider the BMW Extended Warranty Programs or find a beater car with good mpg for commuting.

I am of the mind that M Cars are built to be driven and I will do 25k/year easily. I am in love with my 13' M5 and most of my mileage is Highway. Protect yourself appropriately and DRIVE

SteveC · 06-07-2015, 01:32 AM

The car itself is perfectly capable of doing the mileage and its comfortable enough for regular long trips. It really just comes down to the finance question. Its not particularly economical, so fuel bills will be comparatively high, as will depreciation and service costs. If this isn't a burden financially, not reason not to go for it.

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rainmkr Enlisted Member 4 Rep 44 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Long Hauling Taking a new job in which I may place 24k on a car per annum - previous beast gone and thinking of another one? Advisable with warranty and maintenance constraints?
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patwusmc New Member 11 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 MCB Join Date: May 2013 Location: Broward County FL iTrader: (0)	If you have access to USAA they have a wonderful extended warranty program underwritten by Assurant. Other than that, consider the BMW Extended Warranty Programs or find a beater car with good mpg for commuting. I am of the mind that M Cars are built to be driven and I will do 25k/year easily. I am in love with my 13' M5 and most of my mileage is Highway. Protect yourself appropriately and DRIVE
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SteveC Major 220 Rep 1,231 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North East iTrader: (1)	Financial considerations The car itself is perfectly capable of doing the mileage and its comfortable enough for regular long trips. It really just comes down to the finance question. Its not particularly economical, so fuel bills will be comparatively high, as will depreciation and service costs. If this isn't a burden financially, not reason not to go for it.
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