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Infiniti Elite Maintenance Plan - is it worth having?

6 messages,  Last post on May 06, 2010 at 8:31 PM

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#1 of 6 Infiniti Elite Maintenance Plan - is it worth having? by yasush_nj_09

Jun 01, 2009 (8:09 pm)

I just bought EX35 journey RWD and need to select maintenance package: 1) essential, 2) deluxe,3)elite 1 & 2, 4)premium.
 
my care includes:
premium package
tech package
navi + view monitor, wood trim etc
 
I am not sure if I had better have one of these. Could someone have this type of package share your thoughts?
 
In addition, the dealer recommends century finishing touch protection package. Is it worth?
 
Thanks,

#2 of 6 Nope by jmess

Jun 02, 2009 (6:50 am)

You don't need them and they are not worth it. These packages are all high dealer profit and low consumer value.

#3 of 6 thanks! by yasush_nj_09

Jun 02, 2009 (9:27 pm)

Thanks for the tip. I am glad to hear from someone who shares the same thought. I will happily opt out these options.
 
I upgraded from a 10-year-old G20t to EX35. Time has past and things were changed. When I bought G20t, the dealer never told me such thing.
 
But now, the dealer confused me a lot with different maintenance packages and warranties. They are becoming like Dell/HP. Spending 40K and have to worry about a potential deadly mechanical failure from day one.

#4 of 6 Re: thanks! [yasush_nj_09] by steve_ HOST

Jun 02, 2009 (10:29 pm)

Replying to: yasush_nj_09 (Jun 02, 2009 9:27 pm)
The option they didn't give you is "none of the above."
 
You might enjoy Confessions of an Auto Finance Manager.

#5 of 6 Re: Infiniti Elite Maintenance Plan - is it worth having? [yasush_nj_09] by foxwiz

May 06, 2010 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: yasush_nj_09 (Jun 01, 2009 8:09 pm)
I calculated the cost of the service for my G37 Convertible at around $3500+ over the next 5 years/75k miles. This is paying as you go for oil changes every 3750 miles, the 14,30,45,60,75 services, fluids, and other misc items.
 
I purchased the Premium plan for $2339 and that gives me a savings of $1,161 over the next 75k miles. Since the package is in my loan, the payment doesn't go up that much and I don't have to fork over money for service each time I go to the dealer.
 
For example, the 30k service alone is about $670. I won't have that charge to deal with in 2 years!
 
Yes, it's a good deal.

#6 of 6 Re: Infiniti Elite Maintenance Plan - is it worth having? [foxwiz] by yasush_nj_09

May 06, 2010 (8:31 pm)

Replying to: foxwiz (May 06, 2010 12:45 pm)
After one year, I only went to get service three times [every 3750 miles] and paid about $250 as total. It might be depending on how much you drive every year. if you drive a lot like 15K miles/year, It may make sense to get maintenance package.

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