> > I have a Honda Civic LX 2001 manual transmission.
> > About six months ago, I had to replace the front struts,
> > but it was covered under the original 3 yr/36k mile warranty.
> > The warranty will expire soon, so I got a letter to extend the
> > warranty. 5 yr/75k mile, bumper-to-bumper, for $250 down
> > payment and $200 x 12 monthly payments, for total of
> > $2650.
> > The payment can be extended over two years without interest.
> > If I decide to sell the car in a year, I can either get prorated
> > refund, or transfer the warranty and payments.
> > Should I get the extended warranty, or should I risk it and
> > save $2650?
> >
> The only issue with an extended warranty is the probability of
> spending the warranty fee ($2650) over the ensuing 39K miles
> or the next two years. The per year expected costs for
> maintainance for years 4 and 5 for a 2001 civic suggest a much
> smaller outlay of funds. I'd pass this up.

I may not have stated the extended warranty clearly. I will get
additional 5 years and additional 75k miles, after my current
warranty expires. I will need to look at the maintanence cost for
the years 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8, over the next 75k miles (when the car
reaches 111k miles). Do you still think that I should pass up on
the offer? By the way, it's a two-door model, not four-door.