xi

Same here, at this rate, the factory bumper-bumper warranty would've been used up in a year and a half. My extended warranty came for something like 800 bucks or something ridiculously cheap like that so I couldn't care less lol.

quaggo

What kind of repairs do you find to be commonplace on Lancers/Ralliarts between 0 and 100k miles?

alphawav

nothing much if you are lucky. 30/60/90k interval $500+/- fluid changes are what you will be looking at, but repairs, I would think nothing much if there is no major abuse (like track racing daily, lol). But this is a relatively new car (2009+) so we are all not really sure what can go wrong? Can the A/C compressor bust after 4 years? maybe, because nobody has had this car for 4 years yet! , lol.

imho the transmission is the weakest link in this vehicle. 5year / 60k miles is all under Mitsubishi so you can be sure that if you don't mod your car, u will be good on that (if it fails) (+no need for extended warranty)

after the 60k, yeah you're on your own, and no ready supply of SSTs out there, so maybe the extended warranty is a good thing if you are planning on keeping this car for a long time after 60k.

quaggo

That is one of the primary reasons I am still thinking about keeping the extended warranty. I have heard some bad stories about $5,000 to $10,000 transmission repairs. I plan on keeping my car beyond the manufacturer's power train warranty.

I don't think I abuse the car...I drive it on the highway most the time. I don't race it, it's just my everyday A to B car for work commute, errands, etc. But, I do like to take turns as 'quickly' and I use every bit of AWD to push through them. I would say the 'hardest' I am on the car is city streets just sprinting around the block sometimes. But IMO isn't the car built to be driven like this?? So, I wouldn't think this would be hard on it since it's not like I take it to the track. Plus, I don't plan on modding it...other than maybe wheels.

artinist

could you tell us how much you paid for this? i have heard the price is different from dealer to dealer.

quaggo

The dealer said it would be over 2k, but he said with my Costco card it would be 1500.00 (I know right? WTF).

So I paid 1500 for mine. It's supposed to cover the timing chain when that needs serviced eventually, which should be a savings (if the guy wasn't lying to me).

mlambert890

On a new 2011 I payed a total of $1800 for the extended warranty and the pre-paid maintenance for 4 years. So 4 years of no cost regular service and then warranty running for the full 10/100k.

I think it broke down to about 1500 for the warranty and 500 for the 4 years of service, but I have to check.

This was haggled down, though, from their initial ridiculous pricing of >$3k for both of those.

At less than $2k, it seems pretty worth it to me.

xi

As far as I can remember, around 800-900 for the 10yr/100k mi. It's bumper to bumper, which is good cause the ralliart has a ridiculously low bumper to bumper (30k mi).

quaggo

So multiple people, with multiple prices for possibly the same thing? Like I said I paid $1500.00 with the proof of my costco membership. Here's the company and program I purchased, how does this compare to the rest of you?

It's the "advantage" plan that gives the greatest coverage. http://www.protectiveassetprotection...Info-Sheet.pdf

This not be exactly the plan I have since it says 7 years and not 10.
The more you think about it, the more you wish you would have declined the offer lol. I didn't buy one for my wife's 2011 Sonata, but I did get it for my RA figuring I am going to drive it hard and I plan on keeping it past 100k

mlambert890

Same here (wishing you'd declined... this always happens )

The multiple people/multiple prices thing probably happens because these guys have a kind of lego set of benefits that can be added and subtracted and then a number of variables to give them "wiggle room" when you haggle. So no two plans probably look the same other than "minimum" and "maximum"

In addition, these are all fulfilled by 3rd parties so there could be significant regional differences IMO.

When I get my car back from the custom leather install (I keep the papers in the glove) I'll dig out the policy and post details (as well as get the #s exact)

I think this would be a very big asset to future buyers to have a thread like this with accurate real world data archived.

quaggo

Absolutely, that is a great idea. I'll grab my paperwork and post details too.

xi

According to my paperwork, I have Zurich Preferred coverage, which is one level below Comprehensive coverage.

Preferred covers engine, transmission, transfer case, drive axle, suspension, steering, brakes, abs, HVAC, electrical, cooling, and interior/exterior.

Now, preferred coverage is above powertrain and above standard. What it covers that the rest doesn't is ABS (all electricals + sensors), adjustable steering column components, all electrical components in the car, climate control in HVAC, radiator, fan, fan clutches, hood/trunk/gas release, hinges, etc.

The top of the line is comprehensive, which literally says "In the event of a mechanical breakdown, we will repair or replace all parts of your vehicle."

I just had my right rear ABS sensor replaced. $500 in labor+parts. My deductible was $100.