Here is the situation. I have an 03 with 48k miles. I can get an extended diamond (bumper to bumper) warranty for around 1,400 for up to 3years/75,000. Since i only drive around 8,000 miles a year i feel that its the perfect one. Now the situation is that my Bose acts up from time to time and with this warranty i would be able to replace it after two months of having the insurance (probation period i believe). Also i always wanted to get an intake but am scared of BLOWING THE DAM MAF. But with this warranty the MAF will be covered. I dont street race or do crazy stunts and i also dont plan on modding the Max too much because i like the way it performs already. So should i shell out over 1400 get this warranty and see if it would be useful for me over the next three years, or save the 1400. Buy a new headunit (aftermarket) stick with the original airbox and enjoy one more year of powertrain warranty. I think the Maxima is a pretty reliable car, so im not sure if it would be worth getting the warranty. Your opinions are welcome

 

Get the extended, it's peace of mind ... so if and when MAF/Tranny issues arise .. you'll be ready. But I think tha't s a bit pricey for that warranty, I got a 100k 5 yrs for about 500 less, and I am not required to take it to Nissan.

 

Interesting and thats bumper to bumper and you got it under 1,000. Would you be able to Pm me the site where you got it from or a number so i can call to see what they can do for me.

 

The only items not included are belts/brake pads/rotors/battery/fluids/windows Ill get that PM to you when I get home.

 

Could you please also send me the website where I could pick up that warrenty I would appreciate it. If you can post it or email it to me at madwayz@aol.com. Thanks

 

Any opinions. Im looking to get the 3year/85,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Cost will be around 1,350. Should i go for it or just forget about it

 

Who sells it and what does it cover? Cheap does not always equal good. I want a company to pay out when needed. The best I have found so far is Warranty Direct. They quote $1700 for their 5yr/100mi full coverage, $1900 with emissions package. They are fully insured, so you are still covered if anything happens to the company (which I doubt will happen since they are big and been in business over 25 years). Warranty Gold, one of the biggest in the biz, was not insured and left all their customers hanging when they went down.

 

Get the extended, it's peace of mind BUT push for 100K miles.... instead....

 

The problem is that i only put around 8,000 miles on the car so it would take me atleast 7 years to hit 100,000k.

 

everyone talks abotu the MAF, im relateively new to this Maxima obsession, so what exactly is the MAF??

 

Get familiar with it. All Max owners do sooner or later...

Mass Airflow Sensor:
The mass air flow sensor is placed in the stream of intake air. It
measures the intake flow rate by measuring a part of the entire
intake flow. It consists of a hot film that is supplied with electric
current from the ECM. The temperature of the hot film is controlled
by the ECM a certain amount. The heat generated by the hot film
is reduced as the intake air flows around it. The more air, the
greater the heat loss.
Therefore, the ECM must supply more electric current to maintain
the temperature of the hot film as air flow increases. The ECM
detects the air flow by means of this current change.

 

Can you just post the site?

I'm in the same position, bought an extended Nissan warr. till 60k and it's gonna be up soon. Warr. Direct requires an inspection to be done for $100. I'm looking for some more options.

 

i got the extended on my car....have yet to use it but its peace of mind

 

I wish i got it for mine. So far after my 3yr/36k mile expired i've have both bearings go in front, my abs light is on, i have to do the o2 sensor tsb, and now that my powertrain warranty has only less than 1k miles left my trannys acting up. I'm sure when I bring it in the dealer won't be able to find anything wrong until the warranty is up.

 

I don't have a site for it, just came with my car as pe my suggestion

 

^^^ Uhh...I don't get it. It just came with your car, you don't know the company, yet you know it costs $500 less for better coverage. How about looking on your policy and posting the name of the company or phone number? You got to have at least one of those to make a claim. Not trying to start anything here, but what company only excludes belts, brakes, battery, fluids, and windows? At the very least, any legit business is also going to exclude shocks, sealed beams, cosmetic parts, exterior body parts, lights, wheels, seats, carpet, anything made of rubber, manual tranny if you have it, etc.

 

If the car = manual tranny, dont bother...if auto, by all means, yes.

All (well, almost all) recent Max auto trannies fail inside of 100k miles....that alone will make the extended warrantee worthwhile...

Manual trannies are bulletproof and clutches are not covered anyways, so.....not worth ir for manual tranny cars as Maxes are otherwise very, very reliable......

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=375601

 

Thats very true and i have been considering that. My whole situation is that i dont drive much so basically im trying to decide whether getting an extended warranty for another 4 years or to 75000 miles is going to be worth spending over 1400. I see the Maxima as a reliable car that shouldnt really give any headaches.

 

keep in mind that while the 4 years starts from the day you get it the 75,000 miles is total on the odometer.

 

I wouldnt get the warranty. I've only had wear and tear issues on my car that are not covered. (ie tires, brakes, suspension, bulbs)

It's a waste of money. My brother in law bought a warranty for $1400, he hasnt used it once. (2001 Max 90K)

The Max doesnt really start going bad until after 100 - 125 K mi. Even then, the problems are minor.

I've got 120K, and other than normal maintence, I've had to replace the coils and CV's. Easy fix.

If you look further at warranties, the Maxima rates one of the best in reliability.

 

word....

overall it depends on how you are about your car. if you are very diligent about the maintenance and/or do your own repairs than it probably makes more sense to save the 1400 for these efforts in the future. remember, the 2003 maxima was the last one made in japan and is overall considered very reliable. however, i do agree that if you have an auto and plan to keep the car for a long time, that a warranty is worth considering. an example of japaneese reliability....i have a 91 miata with 97k that has only had ONE item in its entire life that would have even qualified for a warranty claim (clutch slave clyinder).

imo, i view warranties as taking a "piece of my wallet" rather than giving me any "peace of mind".

 

I would get the extended warranty just for piece of mind. I have used mine quite a bit it has been worth it!

 

whom do you have the warranty through?

 

Its a nissan extended security plus gold or something, the best one they offer

 

how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

 

get it, so you may not use it, but when you do, wont you be glad?