ninnh5

Hello All,

I just bought Acura RDX 2016 Technology package and dealer sold me 8 year/100k warranty and I am wondering if it is worth keeping the warranty or should i cancel it? Please advise. is it really worth paying $1755 + taxes for the extended warranty? Please help.

wb2ee

Consumer Reports recommends against it. I just bought a 16 RDX Adv and did not purchased the warranty. We have a 15 MDX Adv/Ent 10K and a 04 MDX with 192K miles on it. Neither has needed any warranty work

CG_RDX

Has anyone bought an extended warranty from the Internet like Warranty Direct or something like this? I am all about piece of mind but wanted to get opinions.

cbptls

If you do purchase an Extended Warranty, would recommend you go with the AcuraCare warranty. When and if you have a warranty claim, it is so much easier getting the work done. I experienced using a third party warranty for a used car I purchased many years ago - it was a real hassle. I've had both an extended warranty for my Accord and TL (HondaCare & AcuraCare)- never any problems when I had to bring the car for a warranty item.

cbptls

Your dealer didn't mark the price up too much, as $1,755 seems to be comparable to what can be bought online. Out of curiosity, was that plan with a $0 or $100 deductible? The dealership tried to sell us the AcuraCare warranty for $2,500 - I told them I would buy elsewhere. Just as a FYI - no sales tax on the warranty purchase if you buy online. Hyannis Honda has the best price for the 8 year / 100k / $0 deductible plan - price is $1,660.

Fabian43

Curious what color RDX did you get? My wife drives a '14 MDX graphite and it's my fav color but I'm thinking it would look corny if I also got graphite for my RDX

Puma Jim

We got the extended warranty on our 2016 RDX for the same price and no regrets. To many bells and whistles on this advance package for us not to and we got the Acura care one. I have bought them before and usually get my money back and then some. If I don't use it oh well but we like the peace of mind.

ceb

Is it the AcuraCare warranty. If not, get a refund ASAP. Go to Saccuci Honda and price out a warranty there.

aauxta

Can you get it for $1755 if getting the AcuraCare Online?

CG_RDX

Well, I'm going with Hyannis....the sales guy is even responsive to questions.

Even if Acuracare is a waste of money, you could add $1k+ to the value of the car just for having an Acura warranty that's transferable to the next owner. At that price it is almost a no brainer.

All prices are for $0 deductible and based on a 2015 RDX with Technology Package. I was trying to find the website for Bernardi, but I guess I got to call them OR maybe they have the same prices as Saccucci. If that's true, than Hyannis it is.

Oh, and no sales tax. I have settlement on Friday since I am buying with cash and I am so going to have fun with the F&I guy..."match this with my lowest quote, and make it inclusive of sales tax and we have a deal..." LOL!



Hyannis Honda

D80 8 100,000 $1,660.00
D82 8 120,000 $1,920.00


Honda Care Vehicle Service Contract from Saccucci Honda

D80 D82
96/100k 96/120k
$1,755 $2,015

Acura Care extended coverage beyond the original warranty

100k miles/8 years
$1,855
Plan D80
120k miles/8 years
$2,115
Plan D82

cbptls

Correct, Hyannis is the cheapest that I could find. Just so you are aware, the warranty is from the in-service date of the vehicle, so the 8 year warranty is actually only an additional 4 years (factory warranty is 4 yrs/50k)

CG_RDX

I think I might have figured out how to
both compensate on the mileage and my obligations as a Catholic... give up driving to work for Lent (Only work though.) I will try that out the next Lenten season and see how that goes. lol.

wb2ee

Our 04 MDX is Forest Mist green (looks grey to me, now my new college grad son is using it)
2015 MDX is the same (and also looks grey), Eucalyptus int (wife's)
2016 RDX is Graphite w/Greystone Int. (mine)

Masta120

Just got a quote from a dealer in NY for the AcuraCare extended warranty:
7y / 100k: $2400
8y / 100k: $2655
8y / 120k: $2915

These prices seem high...anyone else have a better price in the NY area?

ceb

Google saccucci honda acura warranty and get a quote. It'll come to your inbox within minutes. There are other dealers out these that sell AcuraCare warranties as well but I've bought 4 or 5 from Saccucci.

Desert Ridge

A Honda with 100K miles on it is a Low Milage Vehicle in my experience.

Hey Casey

I just bought an 8yr/100k (D80) Acura Care warranty from Hyannis Honda for my 15 TLX. Their prices beat Saccucci and Curry (as CG_RDX's post shows). Sean got my credit card info over the phone and emailed the confirmation to me right away. I called Acura Care to confirm that the contract was in their system, and they said that it was. No need to worry about buying Acura Care from a Honda dealer...it's legit!

Here's the list of things that are NOT covered by Acura Care. Get any of these issues taken care of before the 4 year/50k coverage is expired:

NEW, PRE-OWNED, and CERTIFIED ADDITIONAL COVERAGE: Parts other than ACURA Genuine or AMERICAN HONDA authorized parts; wiper blades; battery (except for the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery in Hybrid Vehicles); cables; steering wheel; belts; radiator hoses; heater hoses and vacuum hoses; spark plugs; plug wires; distributor cap and rotor; timing belt replacement when performed as routine maintenance; exhaust system; head pipes; tailpipes; catalytic converter; mufflers; hangers; heat shields; gaskets (except for the manifold block gasket) and related fastening hardware; fuel tank straps; fuel hoses; brake system wear items such as drums/rotors or shoes/pads; clutch disc; clutch pressure plate; throw out bearing; external shift linkages; pilot bearing/bushing; glass; mirror glass; body parts; body structure (except for hood hinges, trunk hinges, door hinges and sliding door rollers); hood; fenders; doors; rear hatch; trunk lid; grille; panels; bright metal; sheet metal; paint (except for covered hinges painted to match the original VEHICLE color only); bumpers; moldings; lenses; bezels; bulbs (except for instrument panel illumination bulbs); High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D.) headlamps; sealed beams; fuses; body seals; weather-strips (except for window sash and window run channels); outside ornamentation; emblems; tires; valve stems; wheels; wheel covers/ornaments; rims; trim rings; caps; wheel studs; lug nuts; wheel locks; fastening/securing hardware for non-covered components; stripped or cross threaded fasteners (e.g., nuts, bolts, studs, screws, etc.); body seals; squeaks; rattles; buttons; carpet; dash pad; console; window handles; knobs; boots; pedals; pads; rearview mirror (except for electronic failure of the auto-dimming mirror); interior trim; upholstery; floor mats; electronic/audio accessories; navigational and security systems and cellular telephones other than AMERICAN HONDA AUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC/AUDIO ACCESSORIES/NAVIGATIONAL, DVD ENTERTAINMENT AND SECURITY SYSTEMS; Safety Restraint System fastening hardware; seat belts and airbag(s) deployed due to collision.

Masta120

Thanks ceb. I went to Saccucci's website and got an email for a 8yr / 120k warranty ($0 deductible) for $2,015, $900 less than the dealer quote.

But, took this to another dealer (who I'm buying the car from), they are giving it to me for $1,900.

ceb

Good job. Are they going to match the price on the maintenance agreement too?

Masta120

Ok, sorry if I'm asking a stupid question...price on what maintenance agreement?

The $1900 is for the 8y/120k AcuraCare warranty ($0 deductible). Is there another maintenance agreement?

ceb

The warranty is an extended warranty. the maintenance agreement is prepaid maintenance.

If you service your car at the dealership, then you might want to consider the maintenance plan (scroll down to the bottom of your saccucci email for pricing).

richardyc

I do all my own maintenance and don't normally keep all my receipts, would it void the AcuraCare if I do all my own maintenance and not able to show any receipts? also, any special requirements(like all scheduled maintenance must be done, etc?) I have to do in order for Acura not to decline my claim when I do need to use it.

ceb

You have to do all required maintenance in order to keep your warranty intact.

Who does the maintenance is immaterial as long as you can show that they were competent.

If you do your own maintenance, it is fine but you need to be able to show that the maintenance was done. The problem appears when there is a failure that is normally related to improper maintenance - and it is up to you to prove that the maintenance was done properly.

Start keeping receipts and hope you don't have a failure that could have been prevented or mitigated by maintenance and the manufacturer says "show me your records"