The following post is extremely long and i apologize for this in advance.

Hi everyone! I just bought my RX8 on Thursday of this last week and I am thinking about grabbing an extended warranty. The dealer gave me 3 month/3,000 miles from the purchase date. Please let me know your thoughts and if I should get bumper to bumper or if i'm throwing my money away. Thanks!

Car stats follow:
Year: 2004
Trans: M/T
Assembly Date: 05/23/2003
Mileage: 10,800
(1 previous owner - 4 years)
Purchased from Mazda Dealership

Last Recalls:
MSP16 - Engine lack of power
SSP67 - Powertrain warranty extension
1604B - Passenger front air bag
1704B - Dynamic Damper
3305G - RX-8 Fuel Tank issue
3405G - RX-8 Lower arm ball joint
4206F - Voluntary Emissions Recall

Accessories:
-Fog lamps
-Xenon headlights
-Leather seating
-Moonroof
-Power driver seat
-Heated mirrors
-Auto day/night mirror
-Premium sound
-etc (not really important)

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Now that you can see what i'm working with..... below are two different warranty package i've been offered. I plan to have the car a long time... until she passes away. And I don't expect to put on more than 12 - 15k a year.

$2300 - 4 year/75,000 miles
Bumper to Bumper coverage: Everything except excluded list.

Exclusion List
Battery; Battery/Battery Pack on hybrid vehicles; Shock Absorbers; Manual Transmission Clutch Assembly; Friction Clutch Disc & Pressure Plate; Throw Out Bearing; Manual and hydraulic linkages; Safety restraint systems (including air bags); Glass; Lenses; Sealed Beams; Bulbs; Brake Rotors & Drums; Weather Strips; Exterior Body Parts/Ornamentation; Paint; Upholstery & Carpet; Tires; Wheels/Rims; GPS Navigation System, TV/VIDEO/DVD Entertainment System; Phone System; Internet Access System; Exhaust System; Emissions System parts not listed in SecureCare+ coverage statement.

Maintenance services and parts described in your vehicle's owners manual as supplied by the manufacturer. (i.e. oil changes, tune-ups, brake pads, belts, hoses and spark plugs)

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$1200 - 4 year/75,000 miles
Extensive component coverage that covers the “big ticket” items and many additional parts on your vehicle

List of 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, tensioners /guides, intake and exhaust valves, valve springs, valve guides, oil pump and oil pump housing, push rods, rocker arms, rocker arm shafts, hydraulic and solid lifters; intake & exhaust manifold; distributor shaft and housing; harmonic balancer; metal valve covers; timing gear cover; air filter and housing; water pump; fuel pump; vacuum pump; thermostatically controlled air intake; oil pan; engine block and heads are covered if damaged by the Failure of an internally lubricated moving part.

TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
All internal parts; housing is covered if damaged by the Failure of an internally lubricated moving part.

TRANSMISSION (Automatic or Standard)
All internal parts; torque converter; vacuum modulator; mounts; covers, pans and cases are covered if damaged by the Failure of an internally lubricated moving part.

TRANSFER UNIT (4x4)
All internal parts; transfer case is covered if damaged by the Failure of an internally lubricated moving part.

DRIVE AXLE(S)
All internal parts; "U" joints; propeller shafts; CV/Tripod joints; differential case is covered if damaged by the Failure of an internally lubricated moving part.

STEERING (Manual or Power)
All internal parts in rack and pinion; all internal parts in recirculating ball housing; couplings; gear housing; power steering pump; steering main and intermediate shafts; power cylinder assembly; power steering cooler; control valve; Pitman arm; idler arm; tie rod ends; drag link/center link.

ELECTRICAL
Alternator; voltage regulator; starter motor, drive and solenoid; power seat motors; power window motors, regulators and drives; front wiper motor including circuit board, relay and delay switch; manually operated switches for power windows, power seat(s), headlamps, wipers (front and rear), emergency warning flashers; horn button; power door lock actuators; trunk actuator.

FRONT SUSPENSION
Upper and lower control arms, control arm shafts and bushings; upper and lower ball joints; steering knuckles; stabilizer shaft, link and bushings; king pins and bushings; strut bar and bushings; spindles and spindle supports.

BRAKES
Master cylinder; power assist booster and valve; wheel cylinders; calipers; combination valve; steel lines and fittings; backing plates; vacuum assist booster pump; springs, clips and retainers; self adjusters; rear activators; parking brake linkage and cables.

AIR CONDITIONING
Compressor; internal assembly including pistons, rods, bearings, valves and shafts; clutch; coil and pulley; orifice tube; condenser; evaporator; manual switches.

HIGH TECH ELECTRONICS
Anti-detonation/knock sensor; ESC/EEC/ECM module; oxygen sensor; electronic module retard vacuum switch; electronic ignition module; igniter; electronic digital instrument cluster; digital driver information display and module; instrument panel printed circuit board.

SPORT UTILITY FEATURES
Step bumpers and mounting brackets; spare tire carrier, swing arm, pivots, latches and locks; factory installed running boards; swing out mirror arms and mounts; pop-out or sliding side/rear window latches and hinges; convenience bed liner; tailgate handle, lock, cables, hinges and latches; edge protectors; cargo lamp; tie downs.

SEALS AND GASKETS
Seals and gaskets, if needed, are covered for the following assemblies: Engine; Turbo/Supercharger; Transmission; Transfer Unit, Drive Axle(s), Steering; Front Suspension; Brakes and Air Conditioning.

 

extended warranty are scams. Invest the money and if you need a repair use that money. My 8 is also a 5/2003 build and have 117,000 miles I feel that batch was a good one and you shouldn't worry. Also posting what they claim they will cover is not as important as posting how they will avoid paying. Post the fine print that would be nice to know.

 

Do NOT get ANY extended warranty !!!!!

I would rather u dump those money into some High interest CD account hmm last I checked was like 2-3 days ago and its like 4.25% for 3 months CD

in 3-4 yrs when u have to replace something, U can use those couple hundred bux that u earn thru the CD account.

 

I had been reading the other threads on here regarding some issues with transmission and second gear. I've also seen a few that had to have an engine completely rebuilt - new $6100 for the motor (i think). I just don't want to be caught with my pants down "so to speak" in the first couple years of owning this car.

 

Yep, afew members hear have posted about them not paying.

One just bought a used car like yours. Then the engine blew up and they refused to pay.

 

Them being - the Mazda dealership? Or a third party warranty company?

 

Have you noticed how many items are not covered in the "bumper to bumper" warranty? Also have you looked at whats covered in the engine? You don't have most of those items! Pistons, connecting rods, etc. No mention of rotor, apex seals, etc. The car they are covering is not an RX8.

 

Great I just needed that badly. Just have one now, my friends will get some soon.