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Extended warranty? I can't believe it. What did he just say?
- Thread starter Garlan Garner
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timk225
Active Member
My dual tone horn seems to come and go in wet and sub-freezing weather. I took it in once for it, it wasn't a defective part, just poor design in general.
Glamisduner
Active Member
I read it but I don't understand the post. What the hell is burnable carbon concern?
Tam
Well-Known Member
I thought he was trying to educate customers to cool down before making any decision.
Make sure all the ducks are lined up first before buying something.
Don't assume that what I don't see now means it will happen any time soon.
I would thank the operator for such enlightenment.
An extended warranty is an insurance policy, that's all it is. And like all of the "extend your warranty for X dollars" products out there, extended warranties are VERY profitable for those who offer them.
And Extremely cheap for those who need them.
If this were another brand/model of a car that has been proven over the years.....I would second think an extended warranty.
This is still a first year car.
So let's throw a figure out there. $3000?
Would you pay that for one years coverage? Assuming you drove same miles as year one?
If you have more than 3k in warranty issues during year 2 of ownership. Tesla will have some serious issues on it's hands if it happens on a large scale.
I agree, the wording is a bit rude; it implies you're stupid for asking... because you should have 'known' this in the first place. Not all Tesla owners (especially these days) are "fully knowledgeable" about every nuance of their car (unlike all our friendly forum members).
When you buy a 3, Tesla doesn't proactively tell you "hey, you know you're buying this car with no option for an extended warranty... you coo wit dat?"
As the 'saying' goes... it's not what you say - it's how you say it (applies to both ends of the conversation). If your transcript is accurate, he could have been more polite about it; e.g. "Unfortunately Tesla does not offer an extended warranty for the Model 3, however I'll note your concern with management" (even if piped to null: @ end of call)
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Total since August = $5810 in itemized costs to Tesla on my car.
What's your suggestion?
suwaneedad
Member
Dang that is a long list of defects...early VIN hopefully?!
I've had two issues: charge port door was scratched when I took delivery (swapped by Mobile Service maybe a month later), and I had a creaking sound common to early-builds in the left rear where two pieces of frame rubbed. Since then no issues. That said, I've believed for a long time that Tesla would be rolling out an extended warranty product this quarter; it's an easy way for them to near-term raise cash without relying on Wall Street to raise cash for them. Whether I buy it will depend on pricing and decision deadline (and naturally on my continuing experience with my car prior to the decision deadline).
Sandiegodoug
Active Member
Only extended warentee I have bought was for my wrangler rubicon, lifetime unlimited miles bumper to bumper, only because it’s a Jeep, never plan to sell. My 3 has been perfect 41xx, and so has our x.
For which you haven't paid a dime, correct?
I agree that rep was rude in his answer though.
No I haven't paid anything, however the question is: When my warranty runs out in less than a year....what should I do?
Honestly, if I drove that much I would buy a Prius. Hopefully you can get the insurance you want. After 100k you will be on your own though.
After 50k I would have pretty much been on my own except for the fact that I'm now being offered an extended warranty. I don't see the particulars yet.
