SapphireHearts
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There was no interest on the warranty. Oh and i get
New Mazda-branded extended service plan - Mazda Extended Confidence
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I like the part about $500 additional trade-in value requiring having "ALL factory recommended services on the vehicle done in our dealership's service department" The dealer cannot lose with this deal, profit on top of profit. Built into the inflated cost of the warranty is the $500 that some customers might get back upon trade, but even that can be minimized by low-balling trade values.
The expensive repairs will hit or start around 100K+ miles, well after warranty expires.
The expensive repairs will hit or start around 100K+ miles, well after warranty expires.
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klepto2000
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so back to the original discussion
were can i get the Mazda warranty or did any one get the new Mazda warranty?
were can i get the Mazda warranty or did any one get the new Mazda warranty?
Was explained to me that Mazda does not offer a 100% factory backed warranty, instead they have a 3rd party that run it for them and works with Mazda dealers. Forgot the name of the company but they have a A+ rating on the BBB. Seems like less and less makers offer a 100% factory extended warranty. It is a profit center for dealers but with labor rates of $120+ per hour a simple electrical gremlin after the std warranty is over can cost a lot in trouble shooting time. Basically insurance, ironically nothing happens when you have it and the sky is falling when you do not.
klepto2000
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I got a 6 year 60,000 warranty for $1100 through EasyCare who are backed by Mazda at the time I bought my CX-5 at the dealership. Yes they are a 3rd party and are a A+ accredited business with the BBB. Had it on my Mountaineer and only had to pay my part of the deductible on items, this is the main reason why I chose to get this plan because of my past experiences. Hopefully I never have to go through them but $1,100 for the 3 years after the factory warranty is up is a good price for me.
klepto2000
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i was told that easy care is not available at every Mazda location you have to take the vehicle to a sponsored shop
is that true
robertmazda
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Go to the Mazdausa.com website, under Shopping Tools at the top, go down to Mazda Extended Confidence. Click on the brochure link at the top of the page. Here's where it takes you: http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/pdf/owners/extended_confidence/mec_brochure.pdf
This brochure says that it is accepted at Mazda dealerships nationwide. It also says that the plan is administered by Warrantech Automotive, Inc.
This brochure says that it is accepted at Mazda dealerships nationwide. It also says that the plan is administered by Warrantech Automotive, Inc.
klepto2000
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correct
that the new mazda extended confidence not easycare
that the new mazda extended confidence not easycare
singularity
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On the Canadian web site it says:
"Mazda Added Protection plans are fully backed and administered by Mazda Canada Inc"
Does that mean the administrator is different in the US and Canada where Mazda Canada does not use a 3rd party?
"Mazda Added Protection plans are fully backed and administered by Mazda Canada Inc"
Does that mean the administrator is different in the US and Canada where Mazda Canada does not use a 3rd party?
I usually bought warranties with my other cars at $1000 or less, and when both cars got totaled I got most of it refunded, prorated. When I bought my Mazda, I was offered a warranty from Allstate, no mention of Mazda at all. Didn't take it because it would've bound me to one particular dealer plus I'm no fan of Allstate, found it amusing nonetheless.
Was the extended warranty pro-rated from the time the car was new?
In other words, did you end up paying for extended warranty during the same period the car was covered by the new car factory warranty?
Either way, it's a bad deal because a car is more likely to have an issue near the end of the warranty period than the beginning.
This topic in any car forum is like religion or politics, it's a matter of opinion and who wants to buy what. In the end, if I hadn't used it at all, I would've received most of it back. Considering the vehicle had 5 on board computers with a host of other electronics, I didn't think it was a bad deal at all. The warranty would've been honored at any dealer country wide. Original warranty was bumper to bumper 3/36, power train was 5/60. Extended warranty went to 100k/7years, covered everything except maintenance. Had I kept my car and not used it, cost to me would have been a few hundred bucks. Big deal. People say "bad deal" before they even know the particulars.
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I'm going to call BS on that. Extended warranties have little to do with religion or politics and everything to do with mathematics, statistic and simple logic. That said, it is true that different people will come to different conclusions. I am not going to claim everyone is equally adept at math, logic and personal financial planning. But the fact remains, money doesn't magically appear, generally you have to earn it, borrow it, or steal it. Regardless of your method, you don't want to waste it. Extended warranties only make good sense in very limited circumstances, specifically if you suspect you will be so broke you couldn't pay to get your car back on the road in the unlikely event that it should have a serious issue. If this is the dire financial position you are in, it makes much more sense to buy a good reliable used car and save some funds for emergency repairs. It would be irresponsible to spend nearly $30,000 on a car you can't really afford.
But, with a car as well engineered and well built as the CX-5, you are almost guaranteed to lose money buying additional insurance.
LOL, holy literal translations, Batman! I didn't mean to imply it had anything to do WITH religion or politics! With religion and politics opinions are all over the place as the same as I've seen with extended warranties on other forums. Depends what you want it for. For some people it's right and for others it's not. You (or I) can preach all you want about how you think about something is a waste or isn't. Doesn't apply to everybody, and I'm not about to excoriate someone for their personal view, including yours. That's all I have to say.
mazdadude
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Yes it is a money maker for the INS company... Yes it is nice to have peace of mind that if something oddly major happens, you are covered.
I had to use it several times on the 06' Mazda5 and when my ownership was over, I paid $990 for the warranty, and the amount of repairs that were covered because of the extended warranty was $1750. So I was +$760 in this instance.
At this point I should stay out of the religion/politics discussion, lol. Or the one about changing oil every 3K miles in order to "feel good", since I have found other more healthy and productive ways to feel good.
Certainly the actual Mazda5 example above and my neighbor's actual occurance of engine replacement in his Porsche under extended warranty are legit examples of specific paybacks, even if they are very rare.
But over the years the $15,000+ I've saved on owning numerous vehicles by not buying these overpriced 3rd party extended warranty contracts, that's all I need to know. Peace of mind can be achieved in more financially sound ways.
Certainly the actual Mazda5 example above and my neighbor's actual occurance of engine replacement in his Porsche under extended warranty are legit examples of specific paybacks, even if they are very rare.
But over the years the $15,000+ I've saved on owning numerous vehicles by not buying these overpriced 3rd party extended warranty contracts, that's all I need to know. Peace of mind can be achieved in more financially sound ways.
mazdadude
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Yes, this was the only time I purchased an Extended Warranty, and the only time I kept a vehicle long enough to actually need one.
The fact that I had a extended warranty also kept me from thinking about replacing the vehicle until the extended warranty was expired.
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