I took my 2004 S to the dealer today to have it approved for the extended warranty. Dealer quoted me $3,000. They also informed me that I needed to have the brake fluid changed ($350), coolant replaced ($275) and oil/filter changed ($300). I told them I would do them myself (My indy shop does it all for a lot less) and that they should just do the other warranty work I brought it it for. They said that if I did the maintenance work somewhere else, I would not be able to purchase the extended warranty and that all servicing has to be done at the dealer. I know this is total bullsh*t!!! So my question is, what should I do? Anyone else have this happen to them?
is the extended warranty even worth it for 3k?

Thanks in advance!

 

anyone?

 

oh god, brake fluid change for 350 bucks, oil change for 250 bucks...

this is rape...

 

Tell me about it! SO has anyone had to go through this inspection process to get the extended warranty?

 

They cannot deny warranty coverage because THEY (PCNA) has to prove that any warranty related failure has a relation to the service they indicate was not done or done correctly. They cannot make you do service at the dealer (aka: stealer). Just let them know you'll call PCNA AND your attorney plus state's attorney to confirm this practice and that should jolt them back to the world the rest of us live in.

 

I asked them to brake down the costs for me. They are the following

1. Oil/Filter Change: 1 hour labor @ $105.00 + 9 quarts oil (aprox. $150.00) + filter($23.35)
2. Coolant Flush: 2 hours labor @ $105.00 ($210.00) + 2 Galons Coolant $50.00 each
3. Brake Fluid Replacement: 2 Hours labor @ $105.00 ($210.00) + 2 galons brake fluid $50.00 each

This is totally incredible and unreasonable!

 

Is the extended warranty even worth it????

 

i personally don't think it's worth it. Chances that you face a repair that will cost more than 3k is too less to get the extended warranty. In case you do, at least you tried your chance before getting ripped off

 

Those charges are reasonable for a dealer. Getting an 04 without a warranty, I hope you have DEEP pockets. Good luck your going to need it.

 

Canberk

airstrut is $1800
Tranny is $8500

etc

 

I know they sound average for a dealer (still excessive by any means) but can they deny to sell me the extended warranty when my car meets all criteria, for not changing the oil, coolant, and brake fluid with them in order to aprrove it? thst sounds off to me!

 

Ouch! I don't have air suspension. $8500 tranny, dayuum!

 

$105 per hour is cheap--the stealer here in the Palm Springs area is $140/hr. $150 for 9 qts of oil seems a bit excessive Autozone sells 0W40 Mobile 1for less than $7/qt or about $63/9.

 

Mobile 0W40 is discontinued unfortunately... It was also not a good oil for an SUV if you are driving in cold, where it makes it harder to cold start the engine.

 

I live in Puerto Rico, 85-90 F year round

PS, this is the only dealer here.