I am thinking about and would like your opinion.

 

I didn't buy my car from the dealer, but I did buy warrenty for my car from my credity union. I'm sure the dealer charges a lot??

 

I wish I had bought a warranty from my credit union

 

how much did the dealer charge? mine was 800 something, protected for 4 years

 

Compare prices first (see www.curryacuracare.com), then decide.

 

i bought mine certified and still got the acura care. it was only 700 more. 100k bumper to bumper. i have already used to to fix my heated seat. an aftermarket waranty was a lot more. even tho my vin is outside the tranny issue range, i have CPO covering my butt on top of acuracare.

 

im covered 100,000 miles , 6 years. already. They offer me full coverage on everything for $1700.
good??

 

I got the extended warranty just because the car was 5 years old. After reviewing the warranty coverage, and having an understanding of owning an older car, AND knowing the costs of work + labor, I thought it was a good idea.

It's up to you, do you feel that it's necessary?

 

My opinions: don't buy it. You buy an Acura, it won't break down on you.

 

if he's buying a second gen tl, there's a slight chance the tranny will go..

 

tranny is covered to 160,000, right?

 

the tranny is under warranty.
I was offered the warranty also for 2500$ extra. I figured the only two things that go are covered. (tranny + mirror) and the rest will cost less than 2500 to fix on my own.

 

Montreal?? I buying the 2003 TL S A Spec form Luciani Acura.

 

Second generation TLs have had serious transmission reliability issues that are well documented both in this forum and in Consumer Reports annual reliability surveys.

 

i got the warranty thru acura and its defi worth it.

 

I bought my 03 TL from a Nissan dealer and paid $1800 for my warranty. It covered me for something like 60k miles (almost 100k on my odometer). Like any insurance, they're hoping you never need it. Given the TLs transmission problems, it was an easy sell for me.

I'm getting my money's worth. I've had two service jobs covered under it, and I'm slated to have a new transmission covered by it (if the damn transmission gets delivered before I rack up 8k more miles!!)

Be sure to read the contract first. I was disappointed to read mine didn't cover exhaust problems. Make sure you know what the deductable is (mine is $50) and what they cover (mine won't cover anything the factory will cover, so because of the overlap of warranties, they essentially didn't have to do crap for the first 10k miles or so.)

In anything automotive, your mileage may vary.

 

Thing is im covered 6 years 160,000 kms. Automatcally .The car has 70,000kms and is covered major components till 2009. If I get the exteneded for $1700.00 it covers major and electrical.

 

Looking at the previous posts, I definitely overpaid for something that really doesn't cover anything (2,395.00). My transmisson is covered under my VIN. I wish I never purchased this mess.


Taken directly from my "Acura Care" warranty booklet....

IV WHAT IS NOT COVERED

A. NEW COVERAGE: Parts other than genuine ACURA or AMERICAN HONDA authorized parts; wiper blades; battery; cables; belts; hoses; timing belt replacement when performed as routine maintenance: exhaust system, catalytic converter; brake system wear items such as drums/rotors, shoes/pads; clutch disc, pressure plate; throw out bearing, external shift linkages; glass, mirror glass, body parts; body structure, panels; bright metal; sheet metal; paint; bumpers; moldings; lenses; bulbs (except for dashboard bulbs); sealed beams; fuses; weather-strips (except for window run channels); outside ornamentation; wheel covers/ornaments; rims; studs; fastening/securing hardware; body seals; squeaks, rattles; buttons; carpet; dash pad; window handles; knobs; rearview mirror; trim; upholstery; electronic/audio accessories and cellular telephones other than AMERICAN HONDA AUTHORIZED ELECTRONIC/AUDIO ACCESSORIES; tires; seat belts; airbag(s), and the Safety Restraint System (except for the SRS control unit and cable reel.) If -YOU believe there is a defect in these parts, please contact YOUR DEALER immediately.

B. Expenses for any maintenance service specified in YOUR Owner's Manual; and fuels and lubricants unless required due to the failure of a covered part.

C. Any repair if a non-authorized part or accessory caused or contributed to, the MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN.

D. Repairs needed in whole or in part due to:

- failure to perform maintenance services, from the use of fuels, oils or lubricants other than those required by YOUR Owners Manual or as otherwise specified by AMERICAN HONDA; - failure to stop driving or protect YOUR VEHICLE from further damage after a MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN occurs;

- misuse or abuse (e.g., overloading, racing, or snow plowing), or from negligence, modification. alteration, tampering, disconnection, improper towing, improper adjustments or servicing, or using the VEHICLE in any manner not recommended by AMERICAN HONDA;

- environmental causes such as rust, water leaks, acid rain, fall-out (e.g., chemicals, tree sap), salt, hail, flood, lightning, fire, windstorm, corrosion, earthquakes or other acts of Nature; - accidental loss, or external causes such as war, riot, vandalism, or other cause beyond the reasonable control of the parties;

- contaminated fluids, lubricants or sludge; vibration, deterioration, discoloration, distortion, deformation and/or fading; any failure if it is determined that the condition causing the failure existed at or prior to the time of purchase of YOUR CONTRACT.

E. Any work performed to improve compression or reduce oil or fuel consumption or other work when a MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN has not occurred. F. Repairs performed outside the UNITED STATES or Canada.

G. Any repair, replacement or reimbursement covered by any warranty, limited warranty, DEALER or repair facility guarantee, other service contract, or any insurance coverage. H. Repairs prohibited by law or governmental authority.

I. Any consequential or incidental pecuniary damages, including but not limited to: loss of use of the VEHICLE, loss of time, inconvenience, lost revenue, failure to realize expected savings, or any other economic loss of any kind.

J. Recharge, repair or alteration of the air conditioning system, or conversion due to the unavailability of R12 refrigerant.

K. Any REPAIR COST:

- if YOU fail to provide all MAINTENANCE RECORDS for covered parts requiring routine maintenance that sustain a MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN; - if the odometer is altered, disconnected or inoperable so that the miles traveled cannot be accurately determined;

- if the VEHICLE's factory warranty has been voided.

- if the VEHICLE has been used, as determined by the ADMINISTRATOR, for commercial purpose, including but not limited to, deliveries, service calls, hauling, plowing, rental, carrying passengers for hire, law enforcement, fire, ambulance or emergency services, whether or not YOUR VEHICLE is licensed for commercial purpose or registered to a corporation. L. Any service that is recommended pursuant to recall announcements by AMERICAN HONDA that apply to YOUR VEHICLE.

M. MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN of an otherwise covered part if you fail to have the VEHICLE repaired pursuant to a notice of recall, and such repair would have prevented the breakdown.

N. Negligence, error, or omission on the part of any servicing dealer, repair facility or CCMC, or any MECHANICAL BREAKDOWN or consequential damage to YOUR VEHICLE caused by negligence, error or omission.

 

^^^exactly why i didnt buy it.

 

yes exactly, parts that are covered are NOT new. Most of the problems with the TL's are the Trannies, and they will cover a used one. Imagine that, a used Trannie. I didn't buy the warranty. things should not go bad with your TL if you keep it and drive it good. Only thing is the transmission and even that should last you a while unless ur racing, etc.

 

thx everyone for your help. I decided to pass on it.

 

im a bit confused guys, i just read something about 2nd gen tl's being covered for 160,000 miles. i thought it was only 100k please correct me if im wrong.

 

probably 160 000 kms.
gotta keep in mind there are Canadians here that use the metric system