2005 Pilot - Extended Warranty

Discussion in 'Pilot' started by Bill, Jan 27, 2006.

  1. Bill

    Bill Guest

    Wife just bought a 2005 Pilot EX-L with RES and was offered the 8 yr 120K
    extended warranty thru Honda (zero deduct) for $2000 more.
    They said it was $2300 and would be going up again soon for 2006 pricing
    changes, so that if we came back in 30 days etc it might be as high as 2500+
    at that point due to those yearly increases in warranty policies that are
    about to take place (so they say).

    This is a vehicle she is planning to keep, and the Honda warranty appears to
    offer some nice extras (roadside assistance etc) but we were wondering what
    the average TRUE price paid for this type of warranty is thru Honda dealers
    on a 2005 Pilot.

    It sure seemed (on paper) to cover an awful lot, of course not wear and tear
    items but seemed to cover most of the large major things for that extended
    time frame and is zero deductable...

    Is it worth going back in and getting the 8 yr 120K warranty for 2G's?
    Sorta seems like it might be but not sure if we are just being too cautious
    or overpaying etc?
     
    Bill, Jan 27, 2006
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  2. YIKES:

    Find a Honda web board--odyclub.com works, or find the Pilot board--and
    you'll find the place that'll sell it for half that.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Jan 27, 2006
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  3. The reason you buy a Honda is so that you DON'T have to have the
    extended warranty.

    In essence, you've already paid for the peace of mind through a premium
    price on the car.

    Now, if you were buying a Dodge, you'd pay less for the car--but you'd
    need that warranty.

    I've owned Hondas for a long, long time. You're being overcautious.
     
    Elmo P. Shagnasty, Jan 27, 2006
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  4. I'd check with www.warrantydirect.com
    Not a Honda warranty but Warranty Direct allows you to use independent
    mechanics. Also an easy price comparison.

    However, as another poster said, you are unlikely to get your money's
    worth from any warranty in 120K miles with a Honda product.

    If you want an extended warranty for peace of mind, the issue other
    than price is the documentation required to prove routine maintenance
    has been performed. Often the manufacturer is more difficult to deal
    with than an independent mechanic. Hence, Warranty Direct would be my
    suggestion.
     
    dimndsonmywndshld, Jan 27, 2006
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  5. Bill

    Bill Guest

    Is this place legit and 100% compatable if i were to buy thru them vs local
    dealer


    www.hondawarrantyinfo.com

    anyone know for sure, appears you are buying actual honda care from a honda
    dealer, just confirming there would be no issues or changes to coverage or
    warranty....

    you know what they say if it looks too good it probably is too good??? But
    then agian seems pretty straight forward, another dealer offering a lower
    price for what appears to be Honda Care warranty...also gotta see if the
    warranty she bought last night could or can be cancelled today (a day
    later)....

    Bill
     
    Bill, Jan 27, 2006
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  6. Bill

    Bill Guest

    btw i am not in florida...
     
    Bill, Jan 27, 2006
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  7. Bill

    Art Guest

    The price is negotiable. Probably should be around $1000. Use
    www.google.com and search for a better price. Make sure you get a Honda
    warranty and not a 3rd party.
     
    Art, Jan 28, 2006
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  8. Bill

    Art Guest

    On the otherhand, if you sell the car privately in year 7 with a one year
    warranty you will probably get your money back out of it.
     
    Art, Jan 28, 2006
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  9. Bill

    Art Guest

    I would only buy a manufacturer's warranty. 3rd parties disappear all the
    time.
     
    Art, Jan 28, 2006
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  10. Bill

    Art Guest

    Just paid $1350 for 8 year zero deductible 120k mile warranty on Odessey
    touring. You are being ripped off. There are better prices on internet or
    if you live in NC, try Melissa at Honda in Cary for a price.
     
    Art, Jan 28, 2006
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  11. Go to Honda.com and check out he extended warranty, you should be able3 to
    purchase the identical warranty for about one half the rate the dealers
    charge. Just go to google and punch in hondacare extended warranty.
     
    Theodore Kaplan, Jan 29, 2006
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