sunroof warranty

[krauthead]

The sunroof on my wife's 2000 323 is broken. I was able to get it closed. Should this be covered by the BMW certified car warranty. The car has 70,000 mi. TIA Roy

[Jeron]

Unfortunately, it was covered under the 50k warranty but I'm almost positive it is not covered under BMW CPO. This is a VERY common problem and should be recalled IMHO.

I had mine fixed twice the second time was after 50k and even though I have a CPO it was not covered the second time. However, since the second repair was so soon after the first they did it free and classified it as "Goodwill."

[krauthead]

Thanks Jeron, It's a little dissappointing when they sell you the car and tell you almost everything is covered on a certified car. The "almost" never seems to cover the problem. They quoted me something like $600. flat rate to repair it. I guess I will look for an independent shop that might be more reasonable. I repair many things, but the sunroof looks like a real mystery. Fortunately, there is no big rush to get it done. Roy

[Jeron]

Yeah, the salesman repeatedly said it was "practically the same" as the factory warranty and when I asked how it was different he couldn't explain.

It doesn't cover any electrical, suspension or other wear items. I don't know WHY this sunroof issue isn't covered because it is not an electrical issue it is a weak part design issue. I does cover the engine, tranny and accessories like alt, p/s pump and water pump.

I think you could repair the sunroof yourself but it will be time consuming.

[BMWCowboy]

If its just the sliding headliner pc. its not that bad to replace