Forget about a extended warranty, It is a rippoff. I did NOT get one
when I purchased my 98 honda divic dx and I have had no problems in
over 162k miles. Extended warranties are HUGH profit mkers for car
dealers.
good luck

On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 22:51:07 -0500, "Pars" <sdaro(remove)@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>$1900 seems expensive for an extended warranty coverage. I paid $695
>(Canadian) for 6 years/100,000 miles coverage on my 98' Civic. Honda's
>Hybrid system should be as reliable as their engines. If not, 'Their taking
>one step forward and two steps backwards'. Obtaining a reputation of above
>average reliability is not easy to achieve in today's highly competitive
>market. Granted, the Hybrid system on the Insight seems to be holding up
>well (As per Insight forum on edmunds.com).
>
>In 3 situations in the past, I've purchased extended warranty and never had
>the opportunity to use it (which is a good thing), but the $$$ I could have
>saved...
>
>Pars
>
>
><csmith@cts.com> wrote in message
>news:1105225553.883621.286770@c13g2000cwb.googleg roups.com...
>> Hello!
>>
>> Thank you to all who responded to my previous post months ago...your
>> responses were helpful! I am planning on getting the new Honda Accord
>> Hybrid soon. I would like to get your perspective on whether or not to
>> pay for 1) the Extended Warrantee (7 years/100,000 miles) and 2)
>> Paint/Fabric protection ("Finishing Touch") for the Accord Hybrid.
>>
>> I've been told that the extended warrantee runs about $1900 and the
>> paint/fabric protection runs $695. I looked at the overview of what is
>> covered in the Extended Warrantee. It says that the following are
>> covered, but also says the actual contract coverages can vary-- that
>> this is just an overview: 1) Drivetrain (Engine, transmission, fuel
>> injection system, and axles) 2) Electronics (Computers, electronic
>> components, electrical system) 3) Chassis (Suspension, steering, and
>> brake system) 4) Heating /Cooling (Air conditioning, heating system,
>> cooling system) 5) Genuine Honda Accessories (Audio, cellular phone,
>> navigational and security systems).
>>
>> It says about what is excluded: "Exclusions include but are not limited
>> to body parts, tires, maintenance items, glass, upholstery, trim,
>> carpeting, and ornamentation".
>>
>> I realize that these financial decisions are individual and people vary
>> on them. But given your experience, and given that the Accord Hybrid is
>> brand new, what factors would you suggest I consider in making these
>> decisions? Would you be inclined to get the extended warrantee and
>> fabric/paint protection? Any imput would be appreciated!
>> sincerely,
>> Craig
>>
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