XLexusTech
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I have a 2012 never thought i would consider an extended Warranty but I am considering it. Can I do that with 5K miles on my car? Bought it about 2 months ago,
I did the same. Cost me around 60 dollars every 6 months. Less expensive than buying a dealer's warranty policy, but you have to have a Geico auto insurance policy insurance as well.I ended up getting Geico MBI at a cheaper price for a longer period of time - 7 years/100k miles. Worth checking into.
I find this questionable since more than one person here has reported multiple failures—Dweisel, for instance.The chances of you having this problem are extremely small.
Isn't VW betting also that the product will break by only giving it a rather short warranty period?Basically you're betting them (VW) that their product will break, and you're putting down 2 grand or so on that bet.
The issue is, do you think it is so likely to fail that you'll be one of the few ones which had that issue?Isn't VW betting also that the product will break by only giving it a rather short warranty period?
If VW feels the fuel system is so secure, why not provide something like a 200,000 mile warranty on it? Even 100,000 miles suggests more faith than the current warranty period.
What aftermarket HPFP?aftermarket HPFP
I don't know. I assumed there must be one that fits as every tuner I've seen talks about upgrading the HPFP when they upgrade injectors.What aftermarket HPFP?
No, that's for a gasoline VW engine - Gasoline pumps and diesel pumps are very different animals, they are not interchangeable.
When they claim you put gasoline in your tank 2 fillups again and deny coverage, you won't be happy.I have a 2012 never thought i would consider an extended Warranty but I am considering it. Can I do that with 5K miles on my car? Bought it about 2 months ago,
I think I've read that the percentage of people experiencing this problem is less than 3% on 2010 TDIs, and the percentage goes down from there as the model year gets more recent. The OP has a 2012. I'd say his odds of a HPFP are very low.I find this questionable since more than one person here has reported multiple failures—Dweisel, for instance.
I am not a statistician, but I assume that when such a small pool of respondents includes multiple examples of people with multiple failures, the failure rate can be considered higher than "extremely small".
There is also the issue of the high price tag of a fuel system replacement.
The % goes down because those vehicles have less miles on them. Most 2010's are going to be around 30k miles. If you think it's worth bragging that a 30k car doesn't YET have a $8,000 repair bill, you are out of your mind.I think I've read that the percentage of people experiencing this problem is less than 3% on 2010 TDIs, and the percentage goes down from there as the model year gets more recent. The OP has a 2012. I'd say his odds of a HPFP are very low.
None of that means anything. You can premix with biodiesel, visit the best fuel stations and still have failure. The failure can happen at 2,000 miles, it can happen at 55,000 miles. Most seem to happen somewhere in the middle. This will change as the fleet of TDIs shift to having higher mileage.As such, we take better care of our cars than the average consumer. I'm thinking that me running B2 in my car decreases my chances of a HPFP failure. And yet, the CR data coming from average consumers (who aren't as informed as we are) shows that the TDI has above average reliability.
This is only useful advice if you're leasing the vehicle or selling it as soon as the warranty expires. If this is your plan, you would have saved money by not buying the TDI to begin with.You mention the high price tag of a fuel system replacement. But I keep reading stories recently that people who do have HPFP failures are getting those repairs done without a big battle from the dealer. Apparently VW recognizes a problem, and they're being good about it. So it might have a high price tag for VW, but not for us owners.
For the record, to qualify you also must be the original owner. At least that's what the geico rep told me on the phone a few days ago. (Also found out you can keep paying for the coverage up to 7 Years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first.)I did the same. Cost me around 60 dollars every 6 months. Less expensive than buying a dealer's warranty policy, but you have to have a Geico auto insurance policy insurance as well.
You also have to buy it within the first 15,000 miles on the odometer...so some may not qualify. As it turned out, the Geico auto insurance was less expensive than most others anyway, so it was a good deal.
Yes, sorry I forgot about that.For the record, to qualify you also must be the original owner. At least that's what the geico rep told me on the phone a few days ago. (Also found out you can keep paying for the coverage up to 7 Years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first.)
How are you getting $800? I have USAA, and have been a member for about 13 years, with two cars insured, banking and IRA accounts with them.If you have USAA you can purchase MBI insurance for around 800 and roll it into the loan for the vehicle...once again, first owner,less than 20K, etc. There are options out there.
-Loyalty and love are emotions.How are you getting $800? I have USAA, and have been a member for about 13 years, with two cars insured, banking and IRA accounts with them.
When I got a quote for the extended protection coverage, they said it would be like $1600 for the 6/72k is $1147 and the 6/110k is $1624. That's for my 2011 Golf TDI.
That's what they're quoting me now (at 12 months and ~12k miles), and it is about the same as when I asked for a quote when I first bought the car.
I *really* wish they would offer a similar program like Geico's. Instead of a lump payment upfront, do the ~$10/month. I have actually been debating switching to Geico just for this. Not to mention that Geico would be ~$100 less every six months for the same coverage. I'm trying to be loyal to USAA (since I do love them), but they are making it hard...
While my earlier comment was being slight facetious, the fact is that I do love the level of service and customer support that USAA provides. Not only have I never had any issues with them, but on the occasions where I had a problem that required their assistance, it was handled exceptionally well.-Loyalty and love are emotions.
-Insurance companies are in business for $$$$, not love or emotions.
-Emotion & love towards an insurance company prevents you from making a good business decision.
-USAA would not show you any loyalty or love (because they're emotions, not business).
Go with what's best for YOU!!!