Bought a 2014 RDX couple of weeks back & loving it. The dealer sold me the 4 yr maintenance plan (fluids, filter & tire rotation) for $1100. I have to cancel it within 30 days if I don't want it. Dealer's estimate for maintenance was 0W15 oil change $59, Trans fluid $90, Transfer case fluid $90, Rear diff. fluid $98, brake fluid $141, air & cabin filter $132. All these + tire rotation are covered for 4 yrs/48k miles. Is this plan worth it? I typically put ~12k miles per year. Thanks.

 

Well, the only thing done at each ~6K mile service is oil and filter(depending on your preference on tire rotation schedule). The others would be a one-three times(if then) during 48K miles. You don't mention the fuel filter and air cleaner filter that I believe is @ 30K miles. Are these included? This program would preclude your going to a Honda dealer or indie wrench to have them perform maintenance. I do prefer to have the dealer handle services during the factory warranty period; but I think I paid closer to $400 for 3/36 service on my RDX FWD(I'm assuming you have AWD...if not, RUN away )

So, you're paying for 8 oil changes and the ancillary stuff IN ADVANCE...I'd make sure the price represented at least a 20% discount or included some other significant incentive.

 

Are you planning on keeping the RDX for at least 4 years? That would be a prerequisite for me to have the maintenance plan because, even if the plan was transferable, it probably would make much of a difference in the car's resale price. On my previous car, I bought a lifetime LOF plan and that saved me a bundle since I kept the car for 10 years.

 

Do a Google search for "Acura warranty Saccucci". Price out the warranty there for how long and how many miles you expect to own the car.

Buying a warranty online may pay.

 

This isn't about a warranty...it's a service plan.

 

Thanks for your response. I plan to keep the vehicle for more than 6 years & it's an AWD. This plan only covers maintenance fluid changes, tire rotation & filters.

 

I'd run the numbers on what the package is actually worth and decide if it's prudent to pay in advance(to receive a significant discount). Unless the discount is substantial, why pay years in advance for a service?

 

They do both the warranty and the service plan but it is easier to find them if you search for "warranty."

 

With the service plan you don't pay sales tax in most states so that needs to be figured in as well.

 

Thanks. I'll probably cancel it since there is no significant saving.

 

I would recommend you do. Air and cabin filter changes can be done in your sleep for $40-50 or so, buying the filters on Amazon or Rockauto. $132 is a rip-off. Also, my local dealer also offers service specials every month, so you might want to investigate yours as well (pretty decent prices, so no need to prepay for a deal).

 

...... run Forrest run.