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#43 of 82 Extended coverage by deshively

Nov 29, 2009 (3:04 pm)

I honestly didn't know I could negotiate the price, too late for that. But I did buy the extended gold because in rural VT on isolated roads with no one around I really like the road side assistance. I have used it in the past in my other subarus and it really helped out with the wind whipping and negative 20 and I needed help. And with my new 2010 if I don't use it I get my money back. Hoping for the best, but not willing to take my chances and planning to keep this car util 2020 or longer if it keeps going.

#44 of 82 Re: 7 years 100,000 miles. [britgeezer] by bigdadi118

Nov 29, 2009 (11:08 pm)

Replying to: britgeezer (Nov 29, 2009 1:11 pm)
It calculates from the day you bought the new car... yes it is add-on, so the $1200 is actually for the rest of 4 yr / 64k mi after the standard3 yr/36k mi.

#45 of 82 Re: mnsubaruowner [bob_b1] by newsubewa

Dec 30, 2009 (3:59 pm)

Replying to: bob_b1 (Nov 27, 2009 6:02 pm)
Thank you VERY much for this information. The finance dealer at my local Subaru dealer (Bellingham, WA) also recommended the warranty - for $1,700. I asked if I could decide later and he said that I had to make the decision at that time and I could always cancel it. Well, I canceled after researching prices online and saw this forum. I went with Mastria Subaru as well and received a great end-of year deal for 72months/80,000 miles/$100 deductible for $840.
 
Thanks again!
Jamie

#46 of 82 Re: mnsubaruowner [newsubewa] by ths258

Dec 30, 2009 (9:20 pm)

Replying to: newsubewa (Dec 30, 2009 3:59 pm)
Is that the Gold plan you received for 72months/80,000 miles/$100 deductible at $840?

#47 of 82 Re: mnsubaruowner [newsubewa] by ateixeira

Jan 01, 2010 (3:50 pm)

Replying to: newsubewa (Dec 30, 2009 3:59 pm)
Sweet price...

#48 of 82 warranty alternatives... by 1hhead

Jan 02, 2010 (8:14 am)

If you're "on the fence" about purchasing a warranty on a new vehicle with the quality reputation Subies have, please read this... And please don't flame a "counterpoint" about warranties here folks if you love them. My intent is only to offer some perspective folks...
 
A mature company like Fuji industries and Subaru USA has pretty darn good engineers and most importantly high quality suppliers folks. If this were a grade of car that was "bottom tier" of the manufacturers, I'd buy the warranty, but Subie and the Outback are NOT.
 
Every company builds different "grades" of car. The Outback is Subie's top of the line, bread and butter vehicle. They put good "grade" equipment into it.
 
The vast majority of electronics and mechanical items typically fail either early on due to "infant mortality" or at "end of life". Just a basic rule of manufacturing... I'm more worried with "infant mortality" and most issues on cars I've had in the past were showing symptoms well before the manufacturer 3yr/36K expired. We had a 2000 Honda mini-van for example where the tranny started to have issues early on. Honda replaced it free at 70K miles because we had noted it was showing symptoms at the 3 year service and I called Honda USA with records in hand to prove it (and they had one of the "quiet recalls" Honda is famous for with multiple TSBs about the tranny to boot). My point is that there's a good chance any broad-based issue with the product will be covered later on by a good manufacturer (just be sure to not take the dealer's first answer as the last one!)
 
Yes, folks are wondering whether the new CVT will last on these cars. This is a proven technology in the auto industry though and I am betting my money Subie's trannys will last at least 100K miles folks.
 
Will you really keep the car 3 full years PLUS another 35-40K miles when the real end of life issues start that the extended warranty covers? Folks who buy cars at the $30K price point tend to trade every 4 or 5 years... Is it worth $1000-$1500 for 1 or 2 years of insurance? My home owners insurance costs less for perspective!
 
Anyone leasing the car especially should NOT buy one of these warranties of course. (Don't think this happens often, but beware of dealers who might try it is all)
 
Can you put $1000 to work in a income-oriented mutual fund or other investment that earns 8% in CASH dividends annually? If so, you'll double this money every 8 years or so that can be used as your own warranty coverage for the vehicle or it's money in your pocket if you're just "average" in your experience with a Subie. Just pointing out that "self-insuring" yourself has it's benefits.
 
Hope this helps!

#49 of 82 Re: warranty alternatives... [1hhead] by ateixeira

Jan 02, 2010 (8:18 am)

Replying to: 1hhead (Jan 02, 2010 8:14 am)
Several good points, but let's keep in mind that lowers the price of said warranty.
 
It's more about piece of mind. You just don't worry about it.
 
Plus prices keep creeping up. In the DC area the hourly rate for a mechanic is up to $95!

#50 of 82 Re: warranty alternatives... [ateixeira] by bob_b1

Jan 03, 2010 (8:54 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 02, 2010 8:18 am)
I was so torn about this extended warranty, but decided to purchase. Yes CVT transmission is proven but not as much as regular automatic.
If Subaru did what Nissan did with Murano (extended power train to 10 years and 100 K on CVT models) I would not even bother with the extended warranty. But since this is new to USA I would like to have this security blanket.
Best of all if anything changes you can always cancel this plan and get your money back as long as it is before your 3 year 36k miles.
I bought extended warranty 7year 100K for $1200. I will see how everything performs over the next 3 years and see I I will keep the warranty or not. If I start seeing a lot of posts on forums about problems with Outback I will keep it, if not I will then think about keeping warranty.

#51 of 82 Re: warranty alternatives... [bob_b1] by ateixeira

Jan 04, 2010 (1:23 pm)

Replying to: bob_b1 (Jan 03, 2010 8:54 pm)
Now that you have it I'm sure Murphy's Law will prevail and your Subaru will run 250,000 miles flawlessly.

#52 of 82 Subaru Added Security by aan1234

Mar 09, 2010 (12:00 pm)

I've got a few quotes yesterday. I could not find extended warranty on subaruwrxparts.com so I emailed them. Also, I emailed all local dealerships and Mastria Subaru (selling extended warranty on ebay). I was looking for 7/70K 0 deductible plans. Here are the results:
 
subaru.net
 
Basic - $870
Gold Plus - $1265
 
subaruwrxparts.com (Exeter Subaru)
 
Basic - $815
Gold Plus - $1010
 
Mastria Subaru
 
Basic - $1195
Gold Plus - $1295

Local dealership 1
 
Basic - $715
Gold Plus - $910

 
Local dealership 2
 
Basic - $1230
Gold Plus - $1620
 
Local dealership 3
 
Basic - ~$2400
Gold Plus - ~$2800
 
I called local dealership #1 and they told me they are selling at $100 over cost.
By coincidence (or not?) this is the place where I bought my Outback and where I go for service.
 
$910 for 7/70K 0 deductible Gold Plus is not bad at all but I am still not sure if it makes sense even at this price. I am definitely not going to need Trip Interruption benefit and most likely Roadside Assistance either. Does Basic plan for $715 makes more sense?

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