Warranty Cost Reality Check

[Wingnut2u]

I bought my 01 Boxster S with 48K miles and I contacted warranty direct about an extended warranty, they quoted me $3,000 for 1 yr or 15k miles

Continental Warranty quoted me $3,800 for 60k miles of driving or when the car hits 100k miles, so basically I got coverage for 52k miles of driving.

To me this was a no brainer, but if you choose Continental you have to pull the trigger on the initial phone call, it is a one time offer, I don't like it but that is just how they do it so be prepared.

I have had the Continental Warranty for 3 months and I just made my first claim, CV boots and the dreaded RMS, Continental sent out an inspector who verified the claim, all costs covered except for 8 bolts which cost $10. Did I mention that RUF is doing the work. Overall I was very impressed with Continental and they were easy to deal with.

$3,800 sounds like a lot but in 3 months time I have already saved over half that amount. One or two more claims and it will have been a positive investment and paid for itself. I am feeling pretty confident that I will have at least one or two more claims over the next 4 years of ownership.

IMO you have a Porsche, get an extended warranty, "something" is going to happen but get one that goes well past 34k miles.

[Chills]

Ouch, that's high.

My warranty was $3200 on top of the price of my car. It covers for 60k miles/4 years and its bumper-to-bumper. The only thing it doesn't cover is the canvas top, which I had replaced and is warrantied by the installer.

I'll check tonight to see who my warranty is through.

[cayenne]

Wingnut2U,

I looked at Continental's site and they don't have Porsche listed. It looks like they may not warranty them anymore.

Chills,

Thanks, looking forward to seeing who it is through.

[Wingnut2u]

Continental Warranty still writes coverage for a Boxster but it is new and it is not advertised on their website

[pbanders]

I suspect WD has increased their rates on Boxsters, possibly due to claims. I purchased SecureCare+ covereage for my '03 with Tip last year. I'm pretty sure the mileage was at around 35K. My coverage goes through the end of '11 and the expiration mileage is 60K. I paid just under $2K.

[Jaxonalden]

Originally Posted by pbanders

I suspect WD has increased their rates on Boxsters, possibly due to claims. I purchased SecureCare+ covereage for my '03 with Tip last year. I'm pretty sure the mileage was at around 35K. My coverage goes through the end of '11 and the expiration mileage is 60K. I paid just under $2K.

I've got WD e-mailing with the same quote, under $2K so the rates are holding. My mileage is 30K and you'll need to quote your present mileage because you coverage won't begin until you put on 1,000 miles first (hint, hint), so make sure you tell them the truth.

[23109VC]

a warranty for my 00 w/ 73k miles was goin to be almost 5000!! so i said screw it and just crossed my fingers i don't wind up doign motor work...

if/'when it happens i'll do a swap and make lemonade out of lemons. it'll just break the piggybank wide open....