Extended Warranty
05-12-2014, 02:43 PM
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Extended Warranty
I just purchased my 8 earlier this month and declined the warranty they offered right away because I wanted to look around. After getting a call back from the first company, I just thought of something, am I going to get a warranty that covers the engine since it's not a traditional piston?
The guy that I spoke with was slightly confused that he didn't have any coverage options, thought it might have been the age or the engine, but though he would have something available since it has such low miles. Should I try and get an extended warranty? And if so am I going to have to get it through Mazda to get it to cover the engine?
The guy that I spoke with was slightly confused that he didn't have any coverage options, thought it might have been the age or the engine, but though he would have something available since it has such low miles. Should I try and get an extended warranty? And if so am I going to have to get it through Mazda to get it to cover the engine?
05-12-2014, 02:49 PM
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Huh?
What does the engine design have anything to do with whether or not you get a warranty? And how does it change what may or may not be covered by the warranty? The engine is still the engine. I've never seen a warranty contract detail "piston engines only". Always read the contract in detail though...just in case someone decided to include that.
Basically, if the cost of the warranty, over the period of the warranty is more than the cost of an engine, skip on it. Otherwise, it might be a viable option.
Mazda's factory warranty on the engine is 8yr 100k from the date of first sale, whichever comes first. All 2004s and most 2005s are out (unless they were sold really late), 2006s are dropping off now.
What does the engine design have anything to do with whether or not you get a warranty? And how does it change what may or may not be covered by the warranty? The engine is still the engine. I've never seen a warranty contract detail "piston engines only". Always read the contract in detail though...just in case someone decided to include that.
Basically, if the cost of the warranty, over the period of the warranty is more than the cost of an engine, skip on it. Otherwise, it might be a viable option.
Mazda's factory warranty on the engine is 8yr 100k from the date of first sale, whichever comes first. All 2004s and most 2005s are out (unless they were sold really late), 2006s are dropping off now.
05-12-2014, 02:58 PM
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Good explanation about the value, i'll make sure to keep that in mind.
I was a little confused about it when I was reading the fine details. Usually they saw the basic details they cover, engine, transmission etc, then get into more deatil. Well when they get into specifics under the engine, it would say something like this:
But it will never mention anything about rotors, apex seals etc. One reason why I'm a little skeptical about actually getting a warranty, they could use that as an excuse to deny it?
I was a little confused about it when I was reading the fine details. Usually they saw the basic details they cover, engine, transmission etc, then get into more deatil. Well when they get into specifics under the engine, it would say something like this:
pistons, piston rings, piston pins, crankshaft and main bearings, connecting rods and bearings, camshaft and bearings, timing chain or belt, timing gears
05-12-2014, 03:12 PM
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The components listed below are covered by this Contract. Components not listed are not covered.
Engine (Gas or Diesel)
All internally lubricated engine parts including: pistons, piston rings, piston pins, crankshaft and main bearings, connecting rods and bearings, camshaft and bearings, timing chain or belt, timing gears, intake and exhaust valves, valve springs, valve guides, oil pump, push rods, rocker arms, rocker arm shafts, hydraulic and solid lifters; intake manifold; distributor shaft and housing; harmonic balancer; metal valve covers; timing gear cover; air cleaner and housing; water pump; fuel pump (mechanical or electric); oil pump; vacuum pump; thermostatically controlled air intake; engine block and heads are covered if damaged by the Failure of an internally lubricated moving part.
Engine (Gas or Diesel)
All internally lubricated engine parts including: pistons, piston rings, piston pins, crankshaft and main bearings, connecting rods and bearings, camshaft and bearings, timing chain or belt, timing gears, intake and exhaust valves, valve springs, valve guides, oil pump, push rods, rocker arms, rocker arm shafts, hydraulic and solid lifters; intake manifold; distributor shaft and housing; harmonic balancer; metal valve covers; timing gear cover; air cleaner and housing; water pump; fuel pump (mechanical or electric); oil pump; vacuum pump; thermostatically controlled air intake; engine block and heads are covered if damaged by the Failure of an internally lubricated moving part.
05-12-2014, 03:19 PM
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Yeah, pass on that.
The only exception is if you contact the company and get an explicit contract adjustment to include the parts of the rotary engine. It's unlikely that they will do that. As is, they would have legal grounds to deny you. Your only possible recourse would be through 'internal lubricated part', and it would likely be a huge battle with hiring rotary experts to detail how the engine is designed to have a chance at winning.
The only exception is if you contact the company and get an explicit contract adjustment to include the parts of the rotary engine. It's unlikely that they will do that. As is, they would have legal grounds to deny you. Your only possible recourse would be through 'internal lubricated part', and it would likely be a huge battle with hiring rotary experts to detail how the engine is designed to have a chance at winning.
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