Extended Warranty???

rolmo · 03-10-2010, 12:10 PM

i opted for a nissan warranty. as previously stated these cars are not the cars of old and the warranty is pretty much for electronics/computer components. ask me in 6 years and i may rant about a waste of money but the cost of component replacement these days may just about justify the warranty expense. this ain't no sentra.

FuszNissan · 03-10-2010, 05:37 PM

It's like insurance, it's good when you need it. Feels like a waste when you don't. I think it's always a good idea, unless you heavily mod your vehicle.

rolmo · 03-11-2010, 02:18 AM

no plans for mods (yet?) dad gum Z is awesome just as it/she is. i'm just an old dude grinnin' right now. i'll get pragmatic later

SoCal 370Z · 03-11-2010, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

It's like insurance, it's good when you need it. Feels like a waste when you don't. I think it's always a good idea, unless you heavily mod your vehicle.

Lou,

Would I void the Nissan warranty if I did something like this guy Lou did?

Extended Warranty

FuszNissan · 03-11-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Lou,

Would I void the Nissan warranty if I did something like this guy Lou did?

Extended Warranty

Yes that would void the warranty, what an idiot.

WShade · 04-02-2010, 12:00 AM

All in vehicle communication systems?? No dice. Thats the only stuff I would worry about.

cfoster · 04-11-2010, 12:26 AM

I ended up "drinking the kool aid". I bought the extended warranty. I didn't when I bought my G35, and haven't had a single warrantable issue to date (6 years). I'm still super conflicted about having done it. A huge voice in my head is telling me I just through out a bunch of money, but then again, buying a new 370 over a 5 year old 350 made absolutely no fiscal sense either.

A friend of mine is a BMW mechanic, and he is claiming that a certain % of their 3.0L direct injection (turbo charged) engines suffer injector / fuel pump issues. Considering that this engine has only been out for a few years, any type of % of issues seems premature. (Hint, he and his co-workers consider this a gravy train, if that tells you anything.) Thus far, the bulk of these cars are still under their factory warranty, but if you're engine kills its injectors before 3 years, the next bill is on you.

As it happens, the Nissan VQ37 isn't turbocharged, so pressure issues fouling injectors and such would be less of an issue in Nissan's take on the tech as compared to BMW's. That, and more and more manufacturers are going to direct injection, which tells me that every year they are getting a little bit more ahead of the tech curve regarding this type of injection with regards to design/tolerances and how it effects durability.

All that having been said, the cost to change injectors and or fuel pumps and or anything else related isn't cheap, even if Nissan charges less per hour for repairs and less for parts than BMW, I just didn't want to have to worry about it.

In sum though, I cite above the possibility for repair, and its potential cost; hence my reference to having drank the kool aid. That's the same rethoric applied at the dealership. Everyone has their own comfort level, but I think I'm still searching for mine.

Thanks everyone for their input, it's interesting to hear everyone's thoughts and experiences.

I'm really loving my 370. At the moment I'm thinking about pulling the factory Fischer Price My First Stereo and replacing it with one of these new stereos units that does video, music, phone, Nav, Payroll, Taxes, and tracks your retirement, all via blue tooth.

rolmo · 04-11-2010, 01:53 AM

like Lou posted some weeks back it's like insurance. you hate watching the money disappear but when something comes up that's covered...... you're right on time (so to speak). i'll tell you in 6 years if i am happy i bought the warranty.... there is no other way to effectively evaluate my specific decision.
hopefully my Z will seamlessly carry me into years of enjoyment. but.......
who knows. i still argue a warranty gives me some peace of mind re: all the dang chips, electronics, STUFF, etc. in the car. i'd be interested in hearing about all those who didn't opt for the warranty. as time passes might be cool to see who fared better- kool aid drinkers or those who 'knew better'

but yeah..... the Z rewls nuff sed

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shabarivas · 04-11-2010, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cfoster

I paid MSRP minus 2K exactly. The MSRP price was exactly the same on the window sticker as compared to NissanUsa.com, given the configuration of the car.

Thanks for the feedback, I think I might go for the warranty, but I'm still thinking about it. I don't burn clutches or break parts, nor race. But I am afraid of the potential repair cost of the various tech parts. I recognize that Direct Injection is still a relatively new tech (in car terms) for this particular production engine.

I also have an 04 G35 sedan (6M) that has had zero mechanical issues, other than a super intermitent/extremely minor clutch chatter, which I have noticed but don't really care about.

Hmm even if you did burn your clutch - you would not get that covered under warranty...

kannibul · 04-16-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Zguy

Just so you know I believe that these warranties start when the purchase is made NOT after your factory warranty expires.... I purchased a warranty like this thinking I would have 36k extra miles come to find out that my extended warranty expires a whopping 6k miles after my factory warranty expires. I would be very carefull when buying warranties that are not through nissan.

That, and if you cancel the extended warranty,. they pro-rate your return based on the purchase date of the warranty...in other words, I did not get back 100% of the amount, even though I cancelled it within 2 months.

Jeffblue · 04-16-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pgrmstr

I've never been an advocate of these to be honest, but in this case, I did buy the 7/100k warranty and the reason I did was for the resale value it brings to a new private party buyer...should I get an itch in a few years and want to sell it. (which has always been the case with me)

With all the dealers now doing CPO type stuff, when selling a used car of these values, the first thing buyers ask if is it has a CPO type warranty. You gotta stay competative with what the dealers are offering the used car buyer.

When selling my E46 BMW before getting the Z, the extended warranty cars always got the better movement on the for sale boards...and since the Nissan warranty is transferable, I opted to get it....with the idea of having the car that much more attractive to a new buyer....covered for full 7 years and 100k miles.

I'm selling my altima privately when i get my Z. The extended warranty is not transferable to the new buyer, you merely get the unused portion back. given this, i dont see why having a non transferable extended warranty would make the future sale of your vehicle any more attractive for a buyer. Unless of course you have some different warranty than i am referring to?

craniac24 · 04-19-2010, 10:30 PM

My car buying experience was outstanding, however I had to laugh when I was offered the extended warranty. I have a 42 month lease which means I was only looking at 6 months of not being covered by the standard warranty. The dude offered to extend the warranty until the end of my lease...for the low, low price of $800.

I couldn't blame the guy for trying. But of course I said no thank you.

j.arnaldo · 04-22-2010, 09:20 AM

Nissans/Infinitys range from "Average", to "Much Better Than Average" (such as in the case of the Z!!!). With that kinda reliability history, you really gotta weigh the economic implications of that decision. But, in the end, it's YOUR call, man.

pzero_7 · 01-03-2011, 12:47 AM

Out of curiosity, which coverage did you buy? i am contemplating cancelling mine since it costs me an extra $1997 before the 60 days full refund canceling period is over. I chose the platinum coverage.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by cfoster

Hi everybody, I've been lurking here for a year, this is my first post. I just bought a new 10 Z. Platinum Gray, 6 Spd, base + sport.

Would any of you recommend buying the Nissan extended warranty through the dealer? I'm not really interested in the debate about exact dollar cost of warranty verse cost of repair = subjective value. I'm interested in what (if anything) such a warranty would really cover.

I just bought a 2010 Z, and have the option (for the next day) to buy the extended warrany. My pesimistic understanding of warranties is that there's always a reason for exclusion, making such a purchase pointless. But in my older age my resolve is weakening, such that the consideration of buying a factory warranty might make sense. Can you guys chime in...thoughts...opinions...ideas?

Does anybody have an experience where they bought the extended Nissan warranty and it saved their butt?

sucasa · 01-04-2011, 03:47 PM

It may be helpful to check w/ your insurance company and see what type of extended warranty they provide. I have Geico and opted w/ the Multi-Risk Extended Plan.

coverages that includes Comprehensive, Collision and Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI).

GEICO Multi-Risk can only be added if the vehicle was purchased or leased from the dealer within the last 15 months, has an odometer reading of 15,000 miles or less, and you are the first title holder.

Multi-Risk coverage expires once the vehicle is 7 years old or reaches 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.

03-10-2010, 05:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	It's like insurance, it's good when you need it. Feels like a waste when you don't. I think it's always a good idea, unless you heavily mod your vehicle. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-02-2010, 12:00 AM	#21 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 187	All in vehicle communication systems?? No dice. Thats the only stuff I would worry about. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

04-11-2010, 01:53 AM	#23 (permalink)
rolmo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: dirty south Posts: 19 Drives: '09 at touring Rep Power: 15	crap shoot like Lou posted some weeks back it's like insurance. you hate watching the money disappear but when something comes up that's covered...... you're right on time (so to speak). i'll tell you in 6 years if i am happy i bought the warranty.... there is no other way to effectively evaluate my specific decision. hopefully my Z will seamlessly carry me into years of enjoyment. but....... who knows. i still argue a warranty gives me some peace of mind re: all the dang chips, electronics, STUFF, etc. in the car. i'd be interested in hearing about all those who didn't opt for the warranty. as time passes might be cool to see who fared better- kool aid drinkers or those who 'knew better' but yeah..... the Z rewls nuff sed r Last edited by rolmo; 04-11-2010 at 02:32 AM.

04-19-2010, 10:30 PM	#27 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	My car buying experience was outstanding, however I had to laugh when I was offered the extended warranty. I have a 42 month lease which means I was only looking at 6 months of not being covered by the standard warranty. The dude offered to extend the warranty until the end of my lease...for the low, low price of $800. I couldn't blame the guy for trying. But of course I said no thank you. __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

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03-10-2010, 12:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
rolmo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: dirty south Posts: 19 Drives: '09 at touring Rep Power: 15	i opted for a nissan warranty. as previously stated these cars are not the cars of old and the warranty is pretty much for electronics/computer components. ask me in 6 years and i may rant about a waste of money but the cost of component replacement these days may just about justify the warranty expense. this ain't no sentra.

03-11-2010, 02:18 AM	#18 (permalink)
rolmo Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: dirty south Posts: 19 Drives: '09 at touring Rep Power: 15	no plans for mods (yet?) dad gum Z is awesome just as it/she is. i'm just an old dude grinnin' right now. i'll get pragmatic later

04-11-2010, 12:26 AM	#22 (permalink)
cfoster Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: southern california Posts: 3 Drives: 04 G35 M6 Rep Power: 16	I ended up "drinking the kool aid". I bought the extended warranty. I didn't when I bought my G35, and haven't had a single warrantable issue to date (6 years). I'm still super conflicted about having done it. A huge voice in my head is telling me I just through out a bunch of money, but then again, buying a new 370 over a 5 year old 350 made absolutely no fiscal sense either. A friend of mine is a BMW mechanic, and he is claiming that a certain % of their 3.0L direct injection (turbo charged) engines suffer injector / fuel pump issues. Considering that this engine has only been out for a few years, any type of % of issues seems premature. (Hint, he and his co-workers consider this a gravy train, if that tells you anything.) Thus far, the bulk of these cars are still under their factory warranty, but if you're engine kills its injectors before 3 years, the next bill is on you. As it happens, the Nissan VQ37 isn't turbocharged, so pressure issues fouling injectors and such would be less of an issue in Nissan's take on the tech as compared to BMW's. That, and more and more manufacturers are going to direct injection, which tells me that every year they are getting a little bit more ahead of the tech curve regarding this type of injection with regards to design/tolerances and how it effects durability. All that having been said, the cost to change injectors and or fuel pumps and or anything else related isn't cheap, even if Nissan charges less per hour for repairs and less for parts than BMW, I just didn't want to have to worry about it. In sum though, I cite above the possibility for repair, and its potential cost; hence my reference to having drank the kool aid. That's the same rethoric applied at the dealership. Everyone has their own comfort level, but I think I'm still searching for mine. Thanks everyone for their input, it's interesting to hear everyone's thoughts and experiences. I'm really loving my 370. At the moment I'm thinking about pulling the factory Fischer Price My First Stereo and replacing it with one of these new stereos units that does video, music, phone, Nav, Payroll, Taxes, and tracks your retirement, all via blue tooth.

04-22-2010, 09:20 AM	#28 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Nissans/Infinitys range from "Average", to "Much Better Than Average" (such as in the case of the Z!!!). With that kinda reliability history, you really gotta weigh the economic implications of that decision. But, in the end, it's YOUR call, man.

01-04-2011, 03:47 PM	#30 (permalink)
sucasa Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Posts: 156 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	It may be helpful to check w/ your insurance company and see what type of extended warranty they provide. I have Geico and opted w/ the Multi-Risk Extended Plan. coverages that includes Comprehensive, Collision and Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI). GEICO Multi-Risk can only be added if the vehicle was purchased or leased from the dealer within the last 15 months, has an odometer reading of 15,000 miles or less, and you are the first title holder. Multi-Risk coverage expires once the vehicle is 7 years old or reaches 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.