Used car warranty
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From: Bethlehem, PA
Used car warranty
Ok so next summer I'm getting a G. I'm looking at the cheapest but still reliable places to get a G, which most are about 75 miles away from me, so that is out of the question for getting a warranty from them. I want to get the extended warranty from Infiniti but I'm not too sure how it works. Let me lay it out:
I'm probably gonna get the car, an 05' or 06' 6MT with around 50-60k miles from a non-Infiniti dealer (probably.) I want to buy the Infiniti Extended warranty as soon as I get the car, at my local dealership because the car will probably have OC issues. All I really want is maybe a 2 year extended warranty that will cover the OC issue and any clutch or other major issues I will have (Window motor, CD changer). Ideally I only wanna spend 1500 or 2000 since they will pay for itself if I have any problems.
1. Can I still buy the warranty since I didn't get it from an Infiniti dealer and the orginal warranty is up?
2. Will the Infiniti Elite Extended Warranty cover the OC issue and CD changer, Window motor, etc. free of charge to me?
3. Can I make it so when the org. clutch goes out, I can get a new one for free? Or is that gonna be out-of-coverage?
4. Obv. if I'm buying a new car, I want to get it inspected first. But will I have to inspect it, purchase it, then have to pay to get it inspected again at the local Inf. dealer?
5. How common is the OC? I've heard A lot of different POV's on this, from uncommon to on every single 6MT 05-07. Also how long does the new engine take to put in once it's being replaced?
Sorry I know a lot of questions, but I apperciate an answer to any of them
Thanks guys
I'm probably gonna get the car, an 05' or 06' 6MT with around 50-60k miles from a non-Infiniti dealer (probably.) I want to buy the Infiniti Extended warranty as soon as I get the car, at my local dealership because the car will probably have OC issues. All I really want is maybe a 2 year extended warranty that will cover the OC issue and any clutch or other major issues I will have (Window motor, CD changer). Ideally I only wanna spend 1500 or 2000 since they will pay for itself if I have any problems.
1. Can I still buy the warranty since I didn't get it from an Infiniti dealer and the orginal warranty is up?
2. Will the Infiniti Elite Extended Warranty cover the OC issue and CD changer, Window motor, etc. free of charge to me?
3. Can I make it so when the org. clutch goes out, I can get a new one for free? Or is that gonna be out-of-coverage?
4. Obv. if I'm buying a new car, I want to get it inspected first. But will I have to inspect it, purchase it, then have to pay to get it inspected again at the local Inf. dealer?
5. How common is the OC? I've heard A lot of different POV's on this, from uncommon to on every single 6MT 05-07. Also how long does the new engine take to put in once it's being replaced?
Sorry I know a lot of questions, but I apperciate an answer to any of them
Thanks guys
Try to learn how to do the basic stuff. When something breaks see if there is an upgrade. Lots of diy here. I've had several aftermarket warranties before, once you start modding, they like to throw it in your face when something breaks.
This car is by far the easiest car to work on.
This car is by far the easiest car to work on.
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1. You might be able to buy a Elite warranty from your local dealer, but they may need you pay for an inspection on the car to prove there are no prior/current problems before approving the purchase.
2.Oil consumption may or may not be covered. There is always problems with buying used cars, you don't know what the previous owner did or did not do to them. ( if there hasn't been any history of maintenance or oil changes on the vehicle, then it may cause problems with getting coverage ) Window motors and other electrical parts are generally covered, but check your contract first. If you want to perform repairs without paying for them when you go to the dealer, Make sure to purchase the elite warranty with a $0 deductible.
3.clutch = wear item, not covered.... ever.
4.see line 1
2.Oil consumption may or may not be covered. There is always problems with buying used cars, you don't know what the previous owner did or did not do to them. ( if there hasn't been any history of maintenance or oil changes on the vehicle, then it may cause problems with getting coverage ) Window motors and other electrical parts are generally covered, but check your contract first. If you want to perform repairs without paying for them when you go to the dealer, Make sure to purchase the elite warranty with a $0 deductible.
3.clutch = wear item, not covered.... ever.
4.see line 1
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From: Bethlehem, PA
Originally Posted by express705
how many more threads are you going to make
Originally Posted by tdm racer
1. You might be able to buy a Elite warranty from your local dealer, but they may need you pay for an inspection on the car to prove there are no prior/current problems before approving the purchase.
2.Oil consumption may or may not be covered. There is always problems with buying used cars, you don't know what the previous owner did or did not do to them. ( if there hasn't been any history of maintenance or oil changes on the vehicle, then it may cause problems with getting coverage ) Window motors and other electrical parts are generally covered, but check your contract first. If you want to perform repairs without paying for them when you go to the dealer, Make sure to purchase the elite warranty with a $0 deductible.
3.clutch = wear item, not covered.... ever.
4.see line 1
2.Oil consumption may or may not be covered. There is always problems with buying used cars, you don't know what the previous owner did or did not do to them. ( if there hasn't been any history of maintenance or oil changes on the vehicle, then it may cause problems with getting coverage ) Window motors and other electrical parts are generally covered, but check your contract first. If you want to perform repairs without paying for them when you go to the dealer, Make sure to purchase the elite warranty with a $0 deductible.
3.clutch = wear item, not covered.... ever.
4.see line 1
One last question, about the inspection. If I get the inspection prior to purchasing the car, can I just save the papers and show them to my local dealer or do I need a new inspection by them?
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The Infiniti Elite Warranty is the way to go. I got a 3yr 36,000 elite with a zero deductable for $1,025 on my 04 Coupe with 24,000 miles. How could I go wrong for a little over $300 a year? Everything on our cars cost $800+ to fix. Don't go with 3rd party warranties.
From consumer reports
Extended car warranties - don't be a pushover
Most people don't buy a new car without hearing the dealership finance manager warn about "how foolish it would be" not to protect your investment from unexpected repairs as you put on the miles. What comes next is a persistent sales pitch for a solution to your new fears: an extended warranty. "You could save the amount of the plan cost with just one covered repair!" says a brochure for Ford's Extended Service Plan.
But extended warranties sell costly "peace of mind" for repair nightmares that probably won't occur, according to a survey of more than 8,000 readers in December 2007 by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. We have long advised that extended warranties are a poor deal for almost every product. Now we have the first data showing that this advice applies to most new cars, as well.
To raise public awareness on the issue, Consumer Reports is launching a national advertising campaign this week targeting the car-buying public.
Sixty-five percent of the survey respondents said they spent significantly more for a new-car
warranty than they got back in repair cost savings. On average, dealers collected around $800 on each extended warranty they sold.
Respondents cited warranty costs of $1,000 on average that provided benefits of $700; an average $300 loss. Some 42 percent of extended warranties were not used, and only about a third of all respondents used their plan to cover a serious problem. About one in five respondents (22%) said they had a net savings. Seventy-five percent did not buy extended warranties at all.
Extended warranties were, however, a better deal for those who bought more troublesome cars
scoring lower in Consumer Reports' reliability Ratings, such as those from Mercedes-Benz. Still, only 38 percent of Mercedes-Benz owners said they saved money. The average loss was $100. Lexus and Toyota owners lost the most money: $600 on average for Lexus and $550 for Toyota. Owners of Pontiacs and Jeeps broke even because on average they had covered repairs that equaled the warranty cost.
Our advice
Don't feel pressured to buy an extended warranty at the same time as buying a new car. Instead, shop about six months before the vehicle's factory warranty runs out.
Ask for and have a trusted mechanic review sample contracts before buying.
Bargain hard, sales commissions can be large.
Read the complete report "Extended warranties: A high-priced gamble" to learn more about:
How extended warranties work
What the average by brand is for money lost
Frequency of warranty use by brand
Who should buy a warranty
How to get a fair deal
Most people don't buy a new car without hearing the dealership finance manager warn about "how foolish it would be" not to protect your investment from unexpected repairs as you put on the miles. What comes next is a persistent sales pitch for a solution to your new fears: an extended warranty. "You could save the amount of the plan cost with just one covered repair!" says a brochure for Ford's Extended Service Plan.
But extended warranties sell costly "peace of mind" for repair nightmares that probably won't occur, according to a survey of more than 8,000 readers in December 2007 by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. We have long advised that extended warranties are a poor deal for almost every product. Now we have the first data showing that this advice applies to most new cars, as well.
To raise public awareness on the issue, Consumer Reports is launching a national advertising campaign this week targeting the car-buying public.
Sixty-five percent of the survey respondents said they spent significantly more for a new-car
warranty than they got back in repair cost savings. On average, dealers collected around $800 on each extended warranty they sold.
Respondents cited warranty costs of $1,000 on average that provided benefits of $700; an average $300 loss. Some 42 percent of extended warranties were not used, and only about a third of all respondents used their plan to cover a serious problem. About one in five respondents (22%) said they had a net savings. Seventy-five percent did not buy extended warranties at all.
Extended warranties were, however, a better deal for those who bought more troublesome cars
scoring lower in Consumer Reports' reliability Ratings, such as those from Mercedes-Benz. Still, only 38 percent of Mercedes-Benz owners said they saved money. The average loss was $100. Lexus and Toyota owners lost the most money: $600 on average for Lexus and $550 for Toyota. Owners of Pontiacs and Jeeps broke even because on average they had covered repairs that equaled the warranty cost.
Our advice
Don't feel pressured to buy an extended warranty at the same time as buying a new car. Instead, shop about six months before the vehicle's factory warranty runs out.
Ask for and have a trusted mechanic review sample contracts before buying.
Bargain hard, sales commissions can be large.
Read the complete report "Extended warranties: A high-priced gamble" to learn more about:
How extended warranties work
What the average by brand is for money lost
Frequency of warranty use by brand
Who should buy a warranty
How to get a fair deal
More
Extended warranties: A high-priced gamble
Our survey of 8,000 new-car buyers shows they are usually a poor deal
Illustration by Carlo StangaMost people don't buy a new car without hearing the dealership finance manager warn about "how foolish it would be" not to protect your investment from unexpected repairs as you put on the miles. What comes next is a persistent sales pitch for a solution to your new fears: an extended warranty. "You could save the amount of the plan cost with just one covered repair!" says a brochure for Ford's Extended Service Plan.
But extended warranties sell costly "peace of mind" for repair nightmares that probably won't occur, according to a survey of more than 8,000 readers in December 2007 by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. We have long advised that extended warranties are a poor deal for almost every product. Now we have the first data showing that this advice applies to most new cars as well.
The survey included buyers of extended warranties for cars in the 2001 and 2002 model years. That allowed sufficient time for the factory warranties to expire, as well as several years of extended coverage. The chart on Costly contracts lists results for makes for which we have sufficient data; note that models within a make may vary. Some owners in the survey might have had coverage remaining, but our analysis shows that the need for serious repairs is uncommon.
The main reason is that automobiles today are more reliable than ever. "The odds are that what's covered won't fail," says Terry Wynter, who owns Terry Wynter Auto Service Center in Fort Myers, Fla., and is helping to write an extended-warranty guide for the Automotive Service Association (ASA). The sellers of extended warranties know what parts tend to break within the coverage time and mileage, so buyers are betting against the house.
In fact, that's a lesson many people already know. About 75 percent of all respondents in our initial screening did not buy extended warranties, with more than two-thirds saying they didn't think it was a good value for their money.
The best course of action for most consumers is to buy a car that gets top reliability scores in our Vehicle Ratings (accessed by pulldown menus on major pages within the Cars area or through our interactive New Car Selector, available to subscribers), and you probably won't need an extended warranty. But if your heart is set on a car with a below-average reliability record, it's more of a toss-up. You can decide for yourself how much "peace of mind" is worth. For example, the highest usage claims were for Mercedes-Benz, for which we have no recommended models due to below-average reliability. But only 38 percent of those owners said they saved money with the extended warranty; the average loss was $100.
The experience of our readers who bought extended warranties and a closer examination of how they work (available to subscribers) show why the odds are stacked against you.
Our survey of 8,000 new-car buyers shows they are usually a poor deal
Illustration by Carlo StangaMost people don't buy a new car without hearing the dealership finance manager warn about "how foolish it would be" not to protect your investment from unexpected repairs as you put on the miles. What comes next is a persistent sales pitch for a solution to your new fears: an extended warranty. "You could save the amount of the plan cost with just one covered repair!" says a brochure for Ford's Extended Service Plan.
But extended warranties sell costly "peace of mind" for repair nightmares that probably won't occur, according to a survey of more than 8,000 readers in December 2007 by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. We have long advised that extended warranties are a poor deal for almost every product. Now we have the first data showing that this advice applies to most new cars as well.
The survey included buyers of extended warranties for cars in the 2001 and 2002 model years. That allowed sufficient time for the factory warranties to expire, as well as several years of extended coverage. The chart on Costly contracts lists results for makes for which we have sufficient data; note that models within a make may vary. Some owners in the survey might have had coverage remaining, but our analysis shows that the need for serious repairs is uncommon.
The main reason is that automobiles today are more reliable than ever. "The odds are that what's covered won't fail," says Terry Wynter, who owns Terry Wynter Auto Service Center in Fort Myers, Fla., and is helping to write an extended-warranty guide for the Automotive Service Association (ASA). The sellers of extended warranties know what parts tend to break within the coverage time and mileage, so buyers are betting against the house.
In fact, that's a lesson many people already know. About 75 percent of all respondents in our initial screening did not buy extended warranties, with more than two-thirds saying they didn't think it was a good value for their money.
The best course of action for most consumers is to buy a car that gets top reliability scores in our Vehicle Ratings (accessed by pulldown menus on major pages within the Cars area or through our interactive New Car Selector, available to subscribers), and you probably won't need an extended warranty. But if your heart is set on a car with a below-average reliability record, it's more of a toss-up. You can decide for yourself how much "peace of mind" is worth. For example, the highest usage claims were for Mercedes-Benz, for which we have no recommended models due to below-average reliability. But only 38 percent of those owners said they saved money with the extended warranty; the average loss was $100.
The experience of our readers who bought extended warranties and a closer examination of how they work (available to subscribers) show why the odds are stacked against you.
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From: Bethlehem, PA
Thank bro, but there is no question about me buying a warranty since my car most likely will have Oil Consumption, and that would be an enormus deal to get a new engine for free
And I'm not going 3rd party, only Infiniti Extended Warranty to make sure it covers the OC.
And I'm not going 3rd party, only Infiniti Extended Warranty to make sure it covers the OC.
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From: Bethlehem, PA
Originally Posted by BlueDevilBAMF
OC issues will most likely be covered under powertrain warranty, which is 4 years 70K.
I wouldn't buy an aftermarket warranty until then.
I wouldn't buy an aftermarket warranty until then.
Well it's an 05, which means it was probably purchased in 04. So either it's very likely the existing warranty is expired already or that I won't have enough time to drive it enough for the OC test.(3,000 miles right?) Keep in mind I'm not buying it until the summer of '09
Originally Posted by Darkstar752
Well it's an 05, which means it was probably purchased in 04. So either it's very likely the existing warranty is expired already or that I won't have enough time to drive it enough for the OC test.(3,000 miles right?) Keep in mind I'm not buying it until the summer of '09
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