[hz101]

So for MY2017 and newer BMW wants you to buy Ultimare Care+ for $600 if you want the brakes, wiper blades and clutch to be covered for 3 yrs/36k miles. Is it even worth the money? Does anyone know if these items need to be replaced within 3 yrs/36k miles under normal use (no drifting, track use, etc.)?

For me the clutch doesn't even matter, as my M2 will have a DCT. I was just wondering if someone knew what the cost of replacing the brakes would be if I didn't get Ultimate Care+.

[omasou]

Originally Posted by hz101

So for MY2017 and newer BMW wants you to buy Ultimare Care+ for $600 if you want the brakes, wiper blades and clutch to be covered for 3 yrs/36k miles. Is it even worth the money? Does anyone know if these items need to be replaced within 3 yrs/36k miles under normal use (no drifting, track use, etc.)?

For me the clutch doesn't even matter, as my M2 will have a DCT. I was just wondering if someone knew what the cost of replacing the brakes would be if I didn't get Ultimate Care+.

The way I approached this question was...Will I get service, e.g. have the mileage and wear, and is the discount worth prepaying?

For me the answer was no but I change my own brakes and rotors.

As for the clutch the DCT is not a TRQ converter aka automatic so yes you do have a clutch in fact two. If you trash the clutch in 36K you have bigger issues to worry about.

[Deso]

Not exactly the same but I'm turning in my 228i lease with the m-sport breaks in a couple weeks after 3 years. Never had the breaks changed. To give you an idea on how I drive I had front breaks on my Mini changed 2 times in the previous 3 years. I have an M2 manual on order and plan to pass on the Ultimate Care +.

Although if breaks are needing replacement within 3 years it would be a financially sound buy.

[hz101]

Originally Posted by omasou

The way I approached this question was...Will I get service, e.g. have the mileage and wear, and is the discount worth prepaying?

For me the answer was no but I change my own brakes and rotors.

As for the clutch the DCT is not a TRQ converter aka automatic so yes you do have a clutch in fact two. If you trash the clutch in 36K you have bigger issues to worry about.

Thanks for the perspective. But I wonder how likely it is that I will "trash the clutch" without doing anything too crazy with car. I know these cars aren't known for their reliability.

[omasou]

Originally Posted by hz101

Thanks for the perspective. But I wonder how likely it is that I will "trash the clutch" without doing anything too crazy with car. I know these cars aren't known for their reliability.

I "thought" my E36M3 manual was approaching needing a new clutch at ~60K. I sold the car so I cannot confirm that a clutch was needed.

This was a car with a few BMW HPDE and multiple years of autocross.

[rouxeny]

I was always worried about the DCT in my E93. I think it may have had some improvements since 08, but it always made weird noises, and once or twice got stuck in gear and refused to change.

I find BMW service is expensive, I will probably get it.

[pruettfan]

Originally Posted by rouxeny

I was always worried about the DCT in my E93. I think it may have had some improvements since 08, but it always made weird noises, and once or twice got stuck in gear and refused to change.

I find BMW service is expensive, I will probably get it.

It doesn't cover the clutch on the DCT. The reality is short of doing some serious track abuse nobody is going to burn through brakes or a clutch during the Ultimate Care Plus period. My brakes are projected to last over 100k based on the first 12,000 miles of driving.

[IS350]

Originally Posted by pruettfan

It doesn't cover the clutch on the DCT. The reality is short of doing some serious track abuse nobody is going to burn through brakes or a clutch during the Ultimate Care Plus period. My brakes are projected to last over 100k based on the first 12,000 miles of driving.

I went through rotors on my M3, loved the warranty, but that was after some track time.

Ask your dealer the total expected costs of 3 years of regular service, including typical wear & tear items. If you never track, you may not need to spend the $600. It's like $2k if you want the 4 year-50k full maintenance package BMW formerly offered. Now that's a chunk, but, still cheaper than a brake job, with rotors.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by hz101

Thanks for the perspective. But I wonder how likely it is that I will "trash the clutch" without doing anything too crazy with car. I know these cars aren't known for their reliability.

I think the 2 series has been "reasonably" reliable..... Who knows on the M2.