New Owner

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-22-2008, 06:52 AM
  #1  
5th Gear
Thread Starter
 
mredkilledmyz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
New Owner

I just bought an 05 nighthawk black/ebony interior and after 3 days of owning it so far I LOVE IT!

It has all the gadgetry that my 2001 Audi S8 had without all the headaches so far. I picked it up with 48K miles and the car is clean through and through.

I do have a quick question though regarding the warranty. Obviously it is going to expire soon and I would like to take it to the dealer and have them inspect the car and make sure there are no issues. Is there any easy way to do this without pointing out an actual problem or do I have to say I have a specific issue before they will look at it?
Old 08-22-2008, 07:54 AM
  #2  
Pro
 
robarsan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Granite State
Posts: 552
Received 12 Likes on 7 Posts
I would tell the dealer you want to make sure all the TSB's and recalls have been performed on the RL.

You may want to look into getting an extended warranty before you exceed the 4 year 50K mi. Depending on how long you plan on keeping the vehicle, the emission components start giving out at around 70K. Bottom line, if you have to replace anything major, you will wish you had the warranty.
Old 08-22-2008, 08:28 AM
  #3  
B A N N E D
iTrader: (1)
 
StonedCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: The grande.. Riverdale NJ.. Hopefully moving to skyline village in Lincoln park NJ..yes dirty jersey
Age: 44
Posts: 4,657
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by robarsan
I would tell the dealer you want to make sure all the TSB's and recalls have been performed on the RL.

You may want to look into getting an extended warranty before you exceed the 4 year 50K mi. Depending on how long you plan on keeping the vehicle, the emission components start giving out at around 70K. Bottom line, if you have to replace anything major, you will wish you had the warranty.

I'm also looking into picking up a 05 RL still in factory warranty so I can extent it. About how much does it cost to get a full factory extended warranty? What is the longest you can get a extened warrenty from acura bumper to bumper for is it 7years 100k or 8 years 120k?

If you dont mind me asking how much did the 05 with 48k miles set you back?
Old 08-22-2008, 08:49 AM
  #4  
Pro
 
robarsan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Granite State
Posts: 552
Received 12 Likes on 7 Posts
[quote=StonedCL;9918248]I'm also looking into picking up a 05 RL still in factory warranty so I can extent it. About how much does it cost to get a full factory extended warranty? What is the longest you can get a extened warrenty from acura bumper to bumper for is it 7years 100k or 8 years 120k?

My car is new (or was) so I didn't get an extended warranty. Maybe another member with some experience with extended warranties can answer your questions.
Old 08-22-2008, 08:57 AM
  #5  
Safety Car
 
Chas2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 4,217
Received 38 Likes on 29 Posts
Look on various internet sites that sell Honda extended warranties, notably hondacuraworld.com
Old 08-22-2008, 09:40 AM
  #6  
Instructor
 
drolds72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Prior Lake, MN
Age: 54
Posts: 241
Received 27 Likes on 19 Posts
I bought my '05 from a dealer. I purchased the factory extended warranty for about 950. I believe that they also require that the car be certified to be eligible for the factory warranty.
Old 08-22-2008, 11:27 AM
  #7  
Senior Moderator
 
neuronbob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Cleveland area, OH
Posts: 20,015
Received 4,613 Likes on 2,193 Posts
I bought an extended warranty for my '06 even though I purchased the car new. With all the electronics, I felt it was a good investment.

As far as the car being certified....Acura offers "used" warranties for cars older than 6000 miles. I bought an extended warranty for my 3G TL when it had 48k miles on it, and no certification process was required.

BTW, welcome to the exclusive club of RL owners.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
08KBP_VA
2G RL (2005-2012)
44
10-22-2019 01:55 PM
08_UA7_Gr33k
Member Cars for Sale
13
02-11-2016 02:17 PM
lanechanger
Member Cars for Sale
4
10-13-2015 10:56 AM
Jimmy_D
5G TLX (2015-2020)
31
10-07-2015 11:52 PM
jmaxima03
Member Cars for Sale
1
09-27-2015 10:22 AM



Quick Reply: New Owner



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:27 PM.