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#11 of 7342 Extended Warranty by aaronmattison Sep 19, 2000 (4:54 pm)
We just bought our 96 3.5 RL Premium yesterday, but due to an error in the paperwork we have to go back today. The car has 73,000 miles, and the dealership is offering a 2 year, 24,000(?) mi. warranty for an additional $1,100 or so. These cars are supposed to be reliable, but parts aren't cheap. Would anyone here recommend taking or leaving the warranty. Please contact me ASAP. Thanks, Aaron
#12 of 7342 aaronmattison by marsha7 Sep 20, 2000 (1:59 am)
I am a firm believer in extended warr just because one major repair (engine, heads, transmission, computer, air cond, etc.) can wipe you out. ESPECIALLY on a car with 73K miles, and you never really know how well it was taken care of. At 73K, on a Honda, you may be approaching the time to change the timing belt and water pump, a $400-500 job, I believe. On my Hondas, the manual recommends timing belt at 60K, but the mechanics all said can go to 75K, but no more.
#13 of 7342 Extended Warranty by aaronmattison Sep 20, 2000 (2:37 pm)
Unfortunately, I checked on that (timing belt) specifically. It is a covered part, but only as a repair, not as a maintenance item. If it is suggested to be replaced at 75,000, then I would still have to pay for it regardless. The same would go for other maintenance issues as well. How many others here have had engine, transmission, or other expensive repair work done to your Acura/Honda before 100K miles.
#14 of 7342 new tires by nicke1 Sep 20, 2000 (7:14 pm)
I need to replace my Bridgestone original equipment tires (at 54,000 miles). I am looking at the Dulop SP5000 at $464 per set or the Micheling MXv4+Energy at $660.00 a set. Any suggestions or comments? Thanks
#15 of 7342 nickel by jeff88 Sep 20, 2000 (9:52 pm)
just replaced my oem michelins on the rl with dunlop sp5000's. highly recommend them. they handle better and ride as smooth and quietly as the mxv4 energy tires that were on it before. not sure if they handle the snow as well as the michelins but they are better tires on dry and wet pavement. aaron - if you bought your rl thru a dealer, it should come with a one year, 12,500 mile, bumper-to-bumper warranty. you should use that warranty until you get close to the end and decide then if you want to purchase an extended warranty. the dealer may want to pressure you to buy it now, but the terms are the same no matter when you get it. also, only get an extended warranty thru acura and not a 3rd party. these extended warranties are highly marked up - negotiate lower prices for it. Replies to this message: quackquackqua (Jun 28, 2007 10:46 pm)
#16 of 7342 aaronmattison by marsha7 Sep 21, 2000 (3:30 pm)
I was not clear in my post to you. I did not mean to imply that the warranty would cover the timing belt. I should have stated that at 73K the car could be due for the belt change, and that if it was not done soon (assuming it had not been done yet) you would have other maintenance issues and costs, in addition to the ext warranty. Mea culpa. Bob
#17 of 7342 Extended Warranty by aaronmattison Sep 21, 2000 (7:20 pm)
We bought the car through a Honda dealership. They will service Acuras, but I don't believe they are an Acura dealership per say. They just told us about the basic 30 day warranty which is common on used cars for all dealerships around here. I believe the warranty was through a third party, which is partially why I am hesitant.
#18 of 7342 retnav by phil4vers4 Sep 21, 2000 (8:05 pm)
Thanks for answering my post re: Rattles. I'm glad they got it fixed for you. Did yours seem to be affected by certain speeds or type of pavement? Just curious.
#19 of 7342 mileage by jwilson1 Sep 24, 2000 (2:08 am)
WHat sort of mileage (avg.) do you folks get on your RLs? Thanks. Take care. Joe W> Replies to this message: tommyg29 (Dec 26, 2005 4:12 pm)
#20 of 7342 Gas Mileage by retiredagent1 Sep 24, 2000 (7:21 pm)
I get 20 mpg in town & 23 1/2 on the highway at 70 mph on 87 octane gasoline, I add a bottle of the better grade of STP fuel injecter cleaner every 4000 miles to my 2000 RL Navi. I started on the 87 octane from the very first tank & the car runs great, no pings or hesitation.

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