Pete

Is it worth it.

I got the 3 year 60,000km Warranty. They said that I can always upgrade to an extended warranty before 20,000km. Just wondering if it would be a good call, or a waste of money ?


Did anyone else get the extended warranty, and why ?

mikeb

I passed

zoom44

i got it mainly because it covers also all of the electronic and computer stuff for 7 years as well as towing reimbursement and rental reimbursement. it was what my wife and i consider to be a negligible increase in our payments and i intend to keep this car for at least 10 years.

Squidward

I bought the 7 yr/100,000 StatedCare Warranty. Dealer asked for 3000. Yikes. We dealt him down to 2280--supposedly below *his* cost, which he showed us was $2510, but I have my doubts

/Yeah it was very expensive, but since this is a completely new model, I am expecting alot of problems large and small here and there (like I did with my 2001 Audi TT). I can't imaging having to pay for any of it, especially when most breakage will start after the basic 48/50k warranty expires. Add the fact that this is a new model and costs will be generally higher than cars that have been around for several years.

But I thought it was worth it, for the following reasons:

1. The warranty backer isn't a third party who could be out of state or even out of the country (there is a huge ordeal about this at the moment in one particular company that was located out of the Cayman Islands that had their policies sold by the craploads by many dealerships... It's true (I did my research on third party warranties before taking the 'plunge')... They closed shop, or should I say, 'skipped town'.

2. The warranty covers the following:

SUSPENSION (FRONT/REAR)
Upper and Lower Control Arms, Control Arm Shaft and Bushings; Upper and Lower Ball Joints; King Pins and Bushings; Torsion Bars; Strut Bar and Bushings; Stabilizer Bar; Links and Bushings; Wheel Bearings; Knuckle; Spindle and Support. MacPherson Strut Housing not including Shock Absorber or Insert.

STEERING
All lubricated parts contained within the Steering Gear Box. Rack Assembly, Control Valve; Power Steering Pump; Power Cylinder Assembly; Pitman Arm; Idler Arm; Tie Rod Ends; Drag Link; Steering Column Shaft and Coupling.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generator or Alternator; Voltage Regulator; Distributor; Ignition Module; Coil; Engine Wiring Harness; Manually-Operated Switches; Wiper Motor(s); Starter Drive and Solenoid; Starter Motor; Ring Gear; Anti-Detonation Sensors; Factory Installed AM / FM Radio, Cassette Player, C.D. Player and Speakers.

HIGH-TECH/CONVENIENCE GROUP
Four-Wheel Steering Center Shaft and Couplings, Power Steering Unit, Control Unit, Control Valve, Speed Sensors and Oil Pump; Turbocharger, Intercooler, Wastegate, Wastegate Actuator/ Controller; Supercharger/Lysholm Compressor, Pulley and Clutch; Computerized Timing and Mixture Control Unit and Sensors; Power Door Lock Switches and Actuators; Cruise Control Module, Servo, Engagement Switch; Power Window Motor and Regulators; Power Seat Motor; Power Antenna; Power Sun/Moon Roof Motor; Ignition Switches.

AIR CONDITIONING
Condenser; Evaporator; Compressor; Accumulator; Receiver Dehydrator; Clutch, Pulley and Field Coil; Idler Pulley and Bearing; Expansion Valve; P.O.A. Valve; Orifice Tube.

HEATING
Heater Blower Motor; Heater Control Switch; Heating Cables; Heater Core. Fluids required as part of a covered repair.

BRAKING SYSTEM
ABS Control Unit, Wheel Sensors, Pump and Motor, Accumulator, Actuator Assembly; Master Cylinder; Vacuum/Hydraulic Assist Booster; Wheel Cylinders; Disc Brake Caliper, Pistons and Seals; Proportioning Valve; Metal Hydraulic Lines and Fittings.

FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Pump(s); Fuel Injectors; Fuel Injection Pump; Fuel Distributor; Fuel Tank; Metal Fuel Lines.

COOLING SYSTEM
Water Pump; Radiator; Fan, Viscous Drive, Clutch and Motor; Condenser Fan; Thermal Switch; Thermostat.

ENGINE
All internal, lubricated parts. Cylinder Block; Cylinder Head(s); Harmonic Balancer; Timing Chain, Timing Belt, Balance Shaft Belt, Gears, Pulleys, Guides and Tensioners; Oil Pump; Intake and Exhaust Manifold; Engine Mounts. The following parts are covered only if damaged by the failure of an internal, lubricated part: Cylinder Barrels, Timing Chain Cover, Valve Covers, Oil Pan and Rotor Housing.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE
All internal, lubricated parts. Flywheel; Transmission Mounts; Clutch Master and Slave Cylinder. The following parts are covered only if damaged by the failure of an internal, lubricated part: Transmission Case, Oil Pan and Transfer Case.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE
All internal, lubricated parts. Flex Plate; Vacuum Modulator; Transmission Mounts. Torque Converter if internally damaged. The following parts are covered only if damaged by the failure of an internal, lubricated part: Transmission Case, Oil Pan and Transfer Case.

DRIVE AXLE (FRONT/REAR)
All internal, lubricated parts. Drive Shafts; Axle Bearings; Drive Axles, Stub Axles, Tripod Joints; Universal Joints; Constant Velocity Joints and Boots; Locking Hub Assembly. Drive Axle Housing if damaged due to the failure of an internal, lubricated part.

SEALS AND GASKETS
Seals and Gaskets on all covered parts.

TAXES AND FLUIDS
State and local taxes, where applicable, and fluids as required as part of a covered repair.

RENTAL CAR REIMBURSEMENT
Reimburses up to $30 per day for up to six days per covered repair event. Upgrade option is available for up to $50 per day for up to six days per covered repair event.*

TOWING REIMBURSEMENT
Reimburses up to $100 per occurrence in the event of a covered repair.*

TRIP INTERRUPTION (2)(3)
Reimburses for food and lodging, up to $100 per day for up to three days if your vehicle needs a covered repair more than 50 miles from home.*

ROAD HAZARD TIRE AND WHEEL PROTECTION (2)(3)
Reimburses for replacement of covered tires and wheels damaged by road hazard.*

TRANSFERABLE:
If you sell your vehicle you can transfer your MEPP coverage to the new private owner of the vehicle. (1)

RENEWABLE:
If you end up keeping your vehicle longer than you anticipated and your MEPP contract term is close to expiration, you can purchase another contract for the vehicle prior to the expiration of the current contract and enjoy no lapse in coverage. (1)

EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Available 24 hours a day and reimburses up to $100 per occurrence for the following services:

* Towing
* Flat Tire Change
* Gas and Fluids Delivery
* Lock Out
* Battery Jump Start


(as stated in their contract and on their mazdausa.com website).

OmegaBob

Since I plan to own the car for about 5 years, there's no point for me to get one -esp since Mazda provides a 4year one here in the US.

mx5-->rx8

I wonder if the Cylinder Block; Cylinder Head(s); Harmonic Balancer; Timing Chain, Timing Belt, Balance Shaft Belt, will be translated into unique rotary parts, like apex seals... Just a thought...

Squidward

Most VSCs (vehicle service contracts) do not state coverage for rotary specific hardware, therefore the provider can always argue it wasn't covered in the contract, which is why I opted to go with Mazda's. Of all warranties available today, I would expect Mazda to cover their own cars, since they are the only car maker that offers rotary-engine cars...

With most warranties, you can be screwed if rotary parts are not specifically covered in the contract. While Mazda doesn't indicate rotary parts either, at least you have a valid argument... and can safely assume they'll cover their *own* engines.