Really would like ADVICE ON MAZDA EXTENDED WARRANTY

[goombaragu]

Right. MEPP is the Mazda Extended Protection Plan.
http://www.mazda-mepp.com/mazda-extended-warranty.html

This guy can get you coverage directly:
Marc Pandolfi
1-877-MEPP-USA, ext 1412

 

[MikeHTally]

Third-party warranties are better. They're less expensive and often aren't the hassle. Having said that, I'd advise forget it. Put $2K in the bank (at puny interest), and let that be your "warranty".