Fidelity Warranty question.
I cannot afford the Platinum from Fidelity with a baby on the way. But I am mostly worried about big ticket engine or trans problems. I shopped around and was quoted $2100 dollars for Fidelity Engine/Powertrain warranty, 6 years 60k miles.
So my question is... does anyone have the engine/powertrain only warranty and if so is it a pretty good deal for covering the camshaft issue and other major engine stuff like that?? Also I was a quoted $2600 for the silver warranty 6 years/60k miles which I could maybe do if it was worth it but that's stretching it right now. Thanks guys |
Congrats on the incoming baby! Is your car stock? What is the current mileage and maintenance history?
Assuming it is stock and normally maintained according to the manufacturers service scheduled, I believe you should be okay without a warranty. There is always that slight chance for anything but you don't hear of engine/driveline issues with these cars. Put whatever you can afford away for future service/maintenance and enjoy your car. |
That is a good deal. I paid $2k for 3 years Through SAL.
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what camshaft issue?
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Originally Posted by Squat
(Post 4251459)
what camshaft issue?
P0021 code+CEL, where the variocam sleeve rotates on the camshaft. http://rennlist.com/forums/997-turbo...-camshaft.html |
How many cars had that problem? 1st time I've heard of camshaft issues
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Originally Posted by w00zy
(Post 4251644)
How many cars had that problem? 1st time I've heard of camshaft issues
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Just noticed the tune...you sure the insurer will cover that? I know the answer of flashing back to stock, and I also know that a good technician will know you flashed the ECU. But when big buck on the line...you know nobody wants to pay.
Originally Posted by Boeing Driver
(Post 4251449)
Thanks guys, my car has 27k miles and has been maintained properly up to this point. It has a giac tune and fabspeed exhaust. I know they are pretty reliable but I worry about stuff like the camshaft issue that's starting to show up on these cars and could cost $7000+ to fix.
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Originally Posted by rdrozd
(Post 4251679)
Just noticed the tune...you sure the insurer will cover that? I know the answer of flashing back to stock, and I also know that a good technician will know you flashed the ECU. But when big buck on the line...you know nobody wants to pay.
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I have a Fidelity Warranty - Platinum. Car is still CPO for another 8 months so it won't really become relevant until August of next year. My dad has had good coverage on his R8 with the same plan and he has an exhaust on his which the Fidelity rep was aware of prior to approving some (unrelated) warranty work.
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Originally Posted by brent95m3
(Post 4251792)
I have a Fidelity Warranty - Platinum. Car is still CPO for another 8 months so it won't really become relevant until August of next year. My dad has had good coverage on his R8 with the same plan and he has an exhaust on his which the Fidelity rep was aware of prior to approving some (unrelated) warranty work.
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I wouldn't disclose the tune or exhaust. Let them do the inspection which leaves the responsibility on them (somewhat) to find that.
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Originally Posted by brent95m3
(Post 4251802)
I wouldn't disclose the tune or exhaust. Let them do the inspection which leaves the responsibility on them (somewhat) to find that.
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Originally Posted by Boeing Driver
(Post 4251852)
Yea but then you get the..... "this fix is gonna cost 5000 dollars and you didn't tell us you had that stuff so, fuggedaboutit!!"
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So far I have had a good experience with Fidelity. My car is highly modified and the crap that has gone bad so far have been, radiators, starter motor, horn and etc. The engine has been solid so far! I would get the longest and most inclusive warranty you can get as these cars are not cheap to fix and not much can be done DIY.
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