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82 messages,  Last post on Sep 06, 2010 at 11:48 AM

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#63 of 82 Re: Gold vs. Basic [biancar] by xwesx

Mar 10, 2010 (6:48 pm)

Replying to: biancar (Mar 10, 2010 6:36 pm)
Any, since the warranty is from Subaru directly.

#64 of 82 Re: Gold vs. Basic [pilot1226] by ateixeira

Mar 11, 2010 (10:33 am)

Replying to: pilot1226 (Mar 10, 2010 3:52 pm)
Gold Plus picks up where the tire manufacturer's covereage leaves off, but yes the tires would be covered.
 
So if you get a massive flat tire that cannot be repaired, not only will you get a replacement tire, but also your hotel stay will be free, as well as your meals.
 
My source is an old friend at SoA who hung out in the Subaru forums for years, old timers will remember her fondly.

#65 of 82 Re: Gold vs. Basic [ateixeira] by pilot1226

Mar 11, 2010 (6:44 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 11, 2010 10:33 am)
Cool. I'd like a list of things that aren't specifically included then. Rotors? Calipers?

#66 of 82 Re: Gold vs. Basic [pilot1226] by ateixeira

Mar 12, 2010 (7:43 am)

Replying to: pilot1226 (Mar 11, 2010 6:44 pm)
Hmm, I'd have to check the paper work, but we sold our 2002 and all the paperwork went with it.
 
We may still get a Gold for our 2009 model.
 
It's a dilemna when the vehicle is reliable, but we should be glad because that lowers the market price of the warranty itself. For $700 or so the basic is easily worth it, but we may get the Gold, I'm not sure.

#67 of 82 Added Security Gold Plus excluded parts by aan1234

Mar 17, 2010 (7:15 pm)

I've got Service Agreement Application from the dealer and here is what it says about not covered parts:
 
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The only items NOT covered by Added Security Gold Plus are:
 
Scheduled maintenance services and parts described in your Subaru Warranty and Maintenance Booklet as well as other normal maintenance services and parts including engine tune-up, suspension alignment, wheel balancing, filters, libricants, engine coolant, fluids, wiper blades, belts, hoses, spark plugs, brake pads, linings and shoes, clutch disc and recharging of the air conditioning system, unless in conjunction with the replacement of a covered air conditioning part.
 
Other parts not covered are glass, weatherstrips, lenses, sealed beams, light bulbs, tires, hard and soft trim, moldings, bright metal, upholstery, paint, exhaust system, catalytic converter, brake rotors and drums, shock absorbers, air suspension assembly, battery, rust damage, wind noise, squeaks, rattles and cable or linkage adjustments. Accessories are covered only if factory installed or approved.

#68 of 82 Re: Added Security Gold Plus excluded parts [aan1234] by xwesx

Mar 18, 2010 (10:25 am)

Replying to: aan1234 (Mar 17, 2010 7:15 pm)
Damn.... that is one helluva list! What's the point of this warranty again?

#69 of 82 Re: Added Security Gold Plus excluded parts [xwesx] by ateixeira

Mar 18, 2010 (1:15 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Mar 18, 2010 10:25 am)
That's all wear and tear stuff. Many are replaced during regular service intervals.

#70 of 82 Re: Added Security Gold Plus excluded parts [ateixeira] by xwesx

Mar 18, 2010 (1:26 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 18, 2010 1:15 pm)
The first half of the list, yes. For this portion, though, I say much of it is not so much wear-and-tear:
 
Other parts not covered are glass, weatherstrips, lenses, sealed beams, light bulbs, tires, hard and soft trim, moldings, bright metal, upholstery, paint, exhaust system, catalytic converter, brake rotors and drums, shock absorbers, air suspension assembly, battery, rust damage, wind noise, squeaks, rattles and cable or linkage adjustments. Accessories are covered only if factory installed or approved.
 
Come on... upholstery, cat, exhaust, paint?!, glass, rust, wind noise, squeaks, rattles... seriously, that stuff should be holding up for the length of an extended warranty, period. The fact that they exclude it (meaning they have likely had or predict they will have claims) tells me there is a good chance it won't.

#71 of 82 Re: Added Security Gold Plus excluded parts [xwesx] by pilot1226

Mar 18, 2010 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Mar 18, 2010 1:26 pm)
I picked up on that too Wes, I couldn't believe I read paint, had to read it again. Bummer. Well, we'll see how it goes, I'll take my chances I guess. My in-laws have owned several Subarus between them all and never had any issues.

#72 of 82 Re: Added Security Gold Plus excluded parts [pilot1226] by xwesx

Mar 18, 2010 (4:14 pm)

Replying to: pilot1226 (Mar 18, 2010 3:30 pm)
I had one Subaru to 220,000 miles (1996 Outback), and it was a fantastic car aside from a couple electrical gremlins. Aside from that one, even though I have owned four, I have owned this 2010 Forester (six months and 10,000 miles now) longer than any other. So, I am now in uncharted territory.

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