to Warranty or Not to Warranty - Now THAT'S a question.

So, I decided to look into aftermarket warranties, just to see what the options are. I get quoted a 5 year unlimited mileage policy, with a lifetime engine warranty (to a max of $4,500 after the 5 years is up), and a wear and tear clause. It's an exclusionary policy, and the list of exclusions is extensive. No rubber, motor/transmission mounts, exhaust system, brakes (but calipers are included), timing belts/chains, struts and shocks, clutch, coils, engine failure due to rings/valves degrading - gradual loss of compression, no plugs, wires, hoses. I'm thinking that this has a LOT of exclusions. But then I think about calipers, Targa Roof, water pump, A/C, brake master cylinder, clutch master/slave, gaskets and seals, and potential IMS/RMS issues. For $3,400 that might not be bad for 5 years of peace of mind. I drive about 20,000 miles per year, so an unlimited mileage plan makes more sense to me than a policy that terminates at 100,000 miles. My car has 30K on it now, so that's only 3+ years of coverage. I am just concerned about the large number of exclusions - especially motor mounts, struts, timing chains. What do you think? larry

Be careful to ensure it covers gaskets and seals specifically. Otherwise the rubber exclusion will get you. I think the only reason to get a warranty is to cover an IMS failure. Everything else is fixable for probably much less than the cost of a warranty - unless you somehow lose both cats, both window regulators, and a whole bunch of other stuff. A rubber exclusion without a specific mention of gaskets and seals will probably not cover an RMS leak, particularly not unless it is seriously dripping. One suggestion: talk to your independent shop about any specific warranty you are considering. They are the ones who will have experience with the individual providers. I know my guy had some very strong opinions - and some good advice (I didn't figure out the gaskets and seals thing by myself).

Even if you loose both cats, you can usually source replacements on this site for a fraction of the cost, I know I did.

It's amazing to me that extended warranties are available for these cars at anything like a reasonable price. That is more proof than all the internet chatter in the world that these cars are reliable as hell.

again, AAA 7yrs/85k mi. bumper to bumper zero ded.=+-$2500.00 no affiliation, just happy i have it. already paid for expansion tank, $638.00. out of pocket=0

What AAA plan did you purchase sparks259?

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Can you give me some contact information? I'd love to see what they quote me for a comparable plan. For me, 85K miles would get me just over 4 years, if it's 85K miles more than is currently on the car. Some of these plans are "add-on" mileage, some are total mileage. larry

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I agree with this totally - I got 3 years bumper to bumper on my 03 C4S for 1700!

I checked with my Porsche Dealer and looks like they don't provide extended warranty on older models? I have a 99 Any ideas or suggestions?

My suggestion for a starting point is to go on the internet and Google "after market auto warranty." You'll get a bunch of responses. Check out some of the websites to get some pricing ideas. Read the fine print so that you understand what they cover or don't cover. That varies widely based on the plan and company. Determine if mileage or years is more important to you. What about a deductible? $0, $50 or $100? Just reading the plans will be a real education, I promise. Also, check out the Better Business Bureau site for their rating. That's what I'm doing. No solution yet. larry

bought the platinum plan, insurer was prizm. i do not think they offer the prizm policy today. but, regardless of who is the insurer, AAA's name is at the top of the contract. big plus in my book.

more info: http://www.corpmsc.com/default/asset...r_Brochure.pdf http://ww2.aaa.com/scripts/WebObject...1290786728788# click on extended automotive warranty