Warranty wonders

[David N.]

Thanks for the input everyone, apparently it seems I'm not getting much of a deal with the arrangement I've been offered.

More info, it is an aftermarket insurance company they are offering, called 'Total Shield', however it works through any repairer and not just that dealership.

I still think the real question here isn't the details of this policy but just what sort of expenses await me around the corner. I have no problem maintaining a 'war chest', but many many people on this forum have quoted the Boxster as an expensive toy to maintain, and having only 3 months on the clock of a 6-year-old car I'm just trying to figure out if a relatively problem free existance so far is more of a rarity than a normal expectation. Owning a rugged '95 Silverado for many years where the only significant problem I had was a water pump that went out, I just have no clue what to expect from Stuttgart's best.

The main thing that scares the heck out of me are CELs, just because the car throws a code that I can't decypher myself and if it is an engine-related thing I'm going to have a helluva time dropping it to take a look. And little things like microswitches, motors, AC problems...

-David

[unklekraker]

Hey, David...that's what i have. A company called "Total Shield". I Recently Bought A 99' Boxster W/ 44k Mi. About 4 Months Ago For $21k And Bought Extended Warranty 4yrs/48k For $2300 w/ $50 deductable per visit not per repair plus free car rental or loaner. I got the Platinum shield
List of what have done so far by the Porsche dealer with my Box that's been paid for by Total Shield:
1) worn camshaft gasket seal/cover
2) airbag module chip
3) worn passenger side seatbelt
4) coolant reservoir tank
5) MAF (just recently)

So far the Total shield has paid $1800 worth of repair to my car. It's not the parts that's really expensive, it's the hourly rate of the dealer

The only thing that you need to look out for is, if the dealer or the shop exceed the hourly rate of $115, you gonna have to pay the difference.

Try Warranty Direct again coz' that's what i have for my Benz. From what I heard they are really quick on paying claims. I haven't use it yet w/c is good in a way

Hope this helps...