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Extending warranty or not?

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by Xin_UK, Jun 3, 2014.

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  1. Xin_UK

    Xin_UK Rookie

    Apr 17, 2013
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    #1 Xin_UK, Jun 3, 2014
    Hi, :) My 4 years warranty is going to expire next month. Just got a call from H.R. Owen regarding the warranty extension on a yearly basis which costs around £2.5K/year. I am not sure if it is necessary to extend it. What's your view on this? Appreciate your comments.
     
  2. Royalpar1

    Royalpar1 Formula 3

    Oct 18, 2013
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    #2 Royalpar1, Jun 3, 2014
    If your car is 4 years old, and you are going to keep it, my vote is warrantee. from reading the chats, you could drop 2.5k in a nano second if something goes wrong. IMHO
     
  3. Beefcake2001

    Beefcake2001 Karting

    Dec 5, 2013
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    #3 Beefcake2001, Jun 3, 2014
    Get the warranty, my 2011 Cali as been in the garage now for 3 weeks.

    If the car was out of warranty I dread to think what the labour costs alone would have been
    So far car has had a new throttle body 2 right hand side engine ECUs.

    Would be £2600 well spent.I believe if no claim is made in the first year you get 15% discount of the next years warranty and another 15% for renewing so could be around £1820 going into year 2.

    If I still have my car in June 2015 I will defiantly be purchasing the warranty.
     
  4. Cipohealey

    Cipohealey Rookie

    Dec 16, 2011
    38
    London
    #4 Cipohealey, Jun 3, 2014
    Warranty all day long.

    Although that's what I had intended to do until my dealer needed stock and made me a decent offer to buy my car back.

    Going to wait for the T to arrive and test before I go again.
     
  5. MalibuGuy

    MalibuGuy F1 Veteran

    Sep 18, 2007
    5,291
    #5 MalibuGuy, Jun 4, 2014
    Your dealer did you a favor by calling you!

    I would get a two year warranty esp if there is a discount on getting the second year upfront.

    The warranty will be a selling point later on since I believe it is transferable.
     
  6. Xin_UK

    Xin_UK Rookie

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    #6 Xin_UK, Jun 5, 2014
    Many thanks guys! take your advices and will definitely get the warranty. :)
     
  7. patatty

    patatty Rookie

    May 22, 2012
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    #7 patatty, Jun 27, 2014
    How much are folks paying for the extended warranty? My '13 Cali has had several "minor" problems so I want to protect myself going forward. I also plan on keeping the car well beyond the initial three-year warranty period.
     
  8. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    #8 greyboxer, Jun 27, 2014
    OP answered this already for the UK but it will depend on which market you are but you have not provided this information.....
     
  9. 4th_gear

    4th_gear F1 Rookie

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    #9 4th_gear, Jun 27, 2014
    IMO, extended warranty is a personal preference issue. However, if I keep my car beyond its factory warranty period I would definitely buy extended warranty.
     
  10. mjc_123

    mjc_123 Formula Junior

    Oct 16, 2010
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    #10 mjc_123, Jun 29, 2014
    anyone know what the cost range is for US? does it depend on year, mileage, etc?
     
  11. Xin_UK

    Xin_UK Rookie

    Apr 17, 2013
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    #11 Xin_UK, Jun 30, 2014
    Just spoke to the dealer OWEN UK. two options after 4th year warranty: 1. A Warranty Extension for 12 months at a cost of £3720inc. The coverage offered is the same as the Manufacturer’s warranty. 2. A New Power Warranty for 12 months at a cost of £2760inc. See the coverage of this warranty below:

    Roadside Recovery Service will be provided at the same conditions of the Manufacturer’s Warranty

    Engine: Engine crankcase & and all internal components, cylinder head(s) and valvetrain, oil radiator (s), head gasket (s), oil sump and oil pump, variable valve timing adjusters, solenoid valves. (oil seals and oil leaks in general excluded)

    Ignition/Injection: Oxygen Sensors, secondary air system (secondary air pump and valves only), ionising ECU

    F1/Mechanical Gearbox: Gearbox casing and differential housing (s) including all internal components, F1 Power Unit: Electric pump, valves; actuator, ECU, selected and engaged gear sensor (oil seals and oil leaks in general are excluded)

    DCT Gearbox: Gearbox including all internal components and ECU (oil seals and oil leaks in general excluded)

    Power Transmission Unit: ECU, clutch (rubber gaiters excluded) PTU: including all internal components (oil seals and oil leaks in general excluded)

    Suspension & Steering: complete steering box, suspension arm joints power steering pump (excluding drive belts), suspension arm joints, toe-in-tie-rod, ECU for controls on steering wheel (oil seals and oil leaks in general excluded)

    Cooling System: Water pump, fans (leaks in general are excluded)

    Air Conditioning/heating: AC system control devices, AC compressor and AC system ECU.

    Electrical System: alternator, starter motor, ignition coil, Engine ECU, Gearbox ECU, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor, power window motors.

    Fuel and Induction system: injectors, throttle bodies, air flow sensor, intake manifold, pressure regulator, temperature sensors, fuel pipes, fuel pumps

    Brake System: hydraulic brake pump, brake pressure regulator and servo

    Bodywork: RHT roof function (wear, bodywork and paint defects, seals and water infiltration in general are excluded)


    Not really sure what is not covered. But more likely I would go for the cheaper option.
     
  12. Royalpar1

    Royalpar1 Formula 3

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    #12 Royalpar1, Jun 30, 2014
    The roof is important to have covered
     
  13. patatty

    patatty Rookie

    May 22, 2012
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    #13 patatty, Jul 15, 2014
    I am in the US. Any idea on warranty cost?
     
  14. alfa4711

    alfa4711 Rookie

    Jun 13, 2012
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    #14 alfa4711, Jul 16, 2014
    You got 4 years in the UK ? in Belgium it's only 3....
     
  15. HardTen

    HardTen Formula 3
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    Aug 7, 2011
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    Ft. Worth, TX
    #15 HardTen, Jul 19, 2014
    Two year factory warranty extension for my 2011 was $9900.
     

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