scoresalot

anyone know why some 03's aren't covered my the transmission lawsuit extended warranties? Did the later 03's get the tranny problems cleared up??

phipark

Supposedly. That's what they claim.

VQPower37

but then 04's and 05's have tranny problems ... cuz the update didnt come til feb 05

01tl4tl

The only reason there is a cutoff VIN is the court case needed a number so they could settle and get the extension in place. The problem was not fixed and they knew it. The replacement warranty units made after feb 2005 have major improvements and very few failures. Sure some are defects, but thats just life and covered under warranty.

late 03 owners get free coverage under ~goodwill~ policy- all you have to do is be nice and talk with the service MANAGER, not the minimum wage person at acura care 800# or the service WRITER, who is looking for commission bonus in his paycheck

scoresalot

thanks guys!

red_tl

most dealers will do it as a good will, or charge 25%, but then you get a 3 yr warranty if they charge you anything, so both options are well worth it

01tl4tl

they keep changing the -you pay- portion& warranty-
it was 1 year warranty per 1000 you spend up to 3 years for 3 grand
Normal price to replace is over 4000

BENDER08

My tl was the o3 not covered and no goodwill for me but oh well.

01tl4tl

Why no goodwill?
It is possible to get acura to pay you back after the fact- if they really should have covered you.

BENDER08

i had a shop do it. and i wish acura paid me back i don't see it happening

01tl4tl

Lets assumes you had a shop do it because you were stuck on a trip and needed emergency repairs. With receipts and a some letters-Acura will often cover up to 2500 refund for work performed by other shops. If you dont ask - they wont give, thats for sure

BENDER08

well shit do it for me since the 800 acura number said your fucked and so did 3 acura dealers hinshaw, seattle and one in portland.......

01tl4tl

the 800 number is staffed by minimum wage phone answering people who are tild to deny everything!
Depending on your situation, and if you merely called dealers or have a relationship with one who will work on your behalf.
Written letters to Acura count for more than a phone call.
It can take a few tries but other members have gotten money back
Advice I give for free- getting money back for you- that requires a commission!
I got 3 members coverage AFTER acura blew them off- and not one of them sent a penny in thanks~

BENDER08

ill give you 5%