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BikerJohn · 02-21-2012, 07:16 PM

Hello, I noticed consumer reports says that the 370z has a worse then average repair record. Is it worth the money to get extended repair coverage from the dealer?

Drex · 02-21-2012, 07:45 PM

check out this thread: Extended Warranty: Did You Purchase a Nissan Warranty? How much?

alcheng · 02-21-2012, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drex

check out this thread: Extended Warranty: Did You Purchase a Nissan Warranty? How much?

Dang.... got beaten by you Drex!! LOL

There's another thread from Sonic370 discussing about extended warranty:
http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...id-advice.html

check it out

FYI, I purchased it for mine.

kenchan · 02-21-2012, 08:20 PM

I didn't when I bought mine 2.5 yrs ago. I don't plan to either. I plan to keep the car for atleaat another 4-5 yrs.

Rone · 02-21-2012, 08:32 PM

A lot of people give me crap for it, but I usually get extended warranties so I'm covered for the entire time I plan on keeping the car. I like the peace of mind and you can usually get the dealer to cut you a deal if you ask nicely. That's where the dealers make most of their money, though.

mantella87 · 02-21-2012, 09:14 PM

It's a gamble. I've been unlucky with one too, yet I still think they're worth it. My RX-8 was plagued with the infamous flooding issue while I was deployed (so it may have been my friend's fault, since it had never happened to me). Long story short, it happened just days after my warranty had expired. The repairs ended up costing just as much as the warranty itself. As previously said, it's good peace of mind. You never know.

cc370z · 02-21-2012, 11:37 PM

I sold cars for years and I still bought one. I had one for my M3 & 350z, it saved me a bunch of cash in the end. Although I do ONLY buy manufacture warranties. The rest are a big gamble.

Face · 02-22-2012, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cc370z

I sold cars for years and I still bought one. I had one for my M3 & 350z, it saved me a bunch of cash in the end. Although I do ONLY buy manufacture warranties. The rest are a big gamble.

I tend to avoid the third party warranties too. With a M3 I'd without a doubt get one, my friend's E46 has a SPENSIVE tuneup due soon and he'll be replacing the ti valve springs then... not cheap.

I was considering a E39 M5 when shopping for my Z and the maintenance costs are what deterred me from the M5, which was $10k cheaper asking price.

Mt Tam I am · 02-22-2012, 10:45 AM

I bought it. On a first year car model, the bugs are not always worked out, so I sleep better with the coverage.

The steering wheel lock would pay for half, when it fails.

To each his own. Generally extended warranties are not worth it.

dennis26 · 02-22-2012, 10:51 AM

Went with the extended warranty from the dealer. Mostly for the peace of mind. I plan on keeping my Z for longer than original warranty.

ProfessorDave · 02-22-2012, 12:51 PM

I still have 8 months left on my factory warranty, and probably will not go for an extended warranty. While I plan to keep the Z for a long time, I have a poor track record of resisting impulses to buy new cars. So I'd probably be wasting my money on an extended warranty.

02-21-2012, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
BikerJohn Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4 Drives: 2012 black 370z auto Rep Power: 13	New Z Hello, I noticed consumer reports says that the 370z has a worse then average repair record. Is it worth the money to get extended repair coverage from the dealer?

02-21-2012, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	check out this thread: Extended Warranty: Did You Purchase a Nissan Warranty? How much? __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

02-22-2012, 10:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I bought it. On a first year car model, the bugs are not always worked out, so I sleep better with the coverage. The steering wheel lock would pay for half, when it fails. To each his own. Generally extended warranties are not worth it. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

02-22-2012, 12:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I still have 8 months left on my factory warranty, and probably will not go for an extended warranty. While I plan to keep the Z for a long time, I have a poor track record of resisting impulses to buy new cars. So I'd probably be wasting my money on an extended warranty. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-21-2012, 08:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I didn't when I bought mine 2.5 yrs ago. I don't plan to either. I plan to keep the car for atleaat another 4-5 yrs.

02-21-2012, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 326 Drives: PW Sport/Touring 6MT Rep Power: 14	A lot of people give me crap for it, but I usually get extended warranties so I'm covered for the entire time I plan on keeping the car. I like the peace of mind and you can usually get the dealer to cut you a deal if you ask nicely. That's where the dealers make most of their money, though.

02-21-2012, 09:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 15	It's a gamble. I've been unlucky with one too, yet I still think they're worth it. My RX-8 was plagued with the infamous flooding issue while I was deployed (so it may have been my friend's fault, since it had never happened to me). Long story short, it happened just days after my warranty had expired. The repairs ended up costing just as much as the warranty itself. As previously said, it's good peace of mind. You never know.

02-21-2012, 11:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I sold cars for years and I still bought one. I had one for my M3 & 350z, it saved me a bunch of cash in the end. Although I do ONLY buy manufacture warranties. The rest are a big gamble.

02-22-2012, 10:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	Went with the extended warranty from the dealer. Mostly for the peace of mind. I plan on keeping my Z for longer than original warranty.