Extended Warranty worth it? Anyone else purchase it?
Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 277
Re: Extended Warranty worth it? Anyone else purchase it?
I agree that buying an EW makes sense for this car. If bought online its not hugely expensive and it adds resale value if you sell the car privately toa third party...which I will likely do. The car is no longer solely assembled in Japan so that logic no longer applies.
The new software is untested in real terms for longevity. Car mechanics and software problems become both frustrating and expensive.
The EW makes sense.
The new software is untested in real terms for longevity. Car mechanics and software problems become both frustrating and expensive.
The EW makes sense.
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2
Re: Extended Warranty worth it? Anyone else purchase it?
I came close to signing up for either the 7 or 8 yr. warranty when I bought a few days ago, but decided against it. My main reason: based on 20+ years of previous experience with Hondas (yes, even though this is a new technology here), my gut tells me that I'm far more likely to see problems in the 8-15 year range than in the 3-8 year range (or 5-8 year range for powertrain). I don't mind gambling that I'm likely to have less than $1000 worth of out-of-warranty repairs in the first 7/8 years.
If over the next year I start hearing reports of early reliability problems I can still buy into it.
If over the next year I start hearing reports of early reliability problems I can still buy into it.
Great Mileage and Green
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 107
From: Erie, Colorado
Re: Extended Warranty worth it? Anyone else purchase it?
Yes, I did purchase it, 6 year, 120,000 mile extended warranty, with the option that if I never need it, I get the monies paid in back in full. If I do need it, I will be quite glad I have it, and if not, I'll get back the funds in April 2013.
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19
From: Tustin, CA
Re: Extended Warranty worth it? Anyone else purchase it?
Does anyone know if the extended warranty covers rock chips in the windshield? I've got a couple already... poor quality glass perhaps? or just unlucky?
Eco Accelerometrist
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,191
From: Winnipeg, MB
Re: Extended Warranty worth it? Anyone else purchase it?
All my Honda's have had exceptionally strong windshields and I would say that they are stronger than the replacements many insurance companies are willing to pay for. In fact, I've had a couple of insurance payed replacements and they ended up cracking after a single stone chip hit. The original Honda windshields are typically produced with more layers for added strength and that means you need a good set of hits before it develops a crack due to simple body flex stress.
Cheers;
MSantos
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Re: Extended Warranty worth it? Anyone else purchase it?
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From: N. Providence, RI
Re: Extended Warranty worth it? Anyone else purchase it?
I think you made a good decision to get the EW. I paid $825 for mine and it was a 6/120k $0ded. I think a lot depends on how many miles you put on a car as well. I have had mine for about 14months now and have over 30k miles on it already.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Re: Extended Warranty worth it? Anyone else purchase it?
I am in the same boat as you. I drive about 30K per year and was really thinking about purchasing an EW. Did you buy yours from Saccucci Honda? If so, did you receive you EW info in the mail and how long did it take?
Last edited by kenkobra; May 14, 2007 at 10:21 PM.
