New RRS TDV8 - Extended Warranty.... or not ?

[astonm]

Hi,
Its been quite a while since I have played in the Land Rover camp, but have just taken the plunge, and am in the process of purchasing a Range Rover Sport Its a MY10 TDV8 Luxury with only 25K on the clock

Interested in opinions / comments on Warranty as I have been offered a 2yr Landrover extended New car one with roadside assist

Its not cheap @ $3800.... and I am on the fence with the decision which has to be made before the deal is finalised (Only available at time of sale)

On one hand reading about vehicles that have blown turbos ending up with body off jobs & $10K bills, it's not a bad idea
But I'm thinking considering the car has only done 25k kms, is immaculate and I am only likely to do 10K kms a year, the likelyness of this happening in the next 20 to 30k kms (2yrs of WTY) is pretty small
Probably wont go anywere near the $3800 cost in other smaller issues that may arise with such low kms....

So leave $$ in the bank and take the risk, or cough up and be safe

Thoughts and opinions welcomed


Thanks and regards

PS will post some pics and further details once deal is finalised

[GregMilner]

Personally I would cough up for peace of mind, but you don't have to do it at time of purchase, they'll give you that deal anytime up to the point the factory warranty runs out. Having said that, I got talked into buying the extended warranty at the time of purchase (new RRS in 2010) but sold the car before it kicked in. However, it certainly helped make it an easy sale.
(Now have a 2012 Vogue TDV8 Luxury)

[GP1200]

Are you buying from a Land Rover dealer?

Jack

[Rok_Dr]

I'd agree with Greg. Worth paying for peace of mind...... Provided it is the genuine landrover one. Regardless have a good look at the product disclosure statement to see what is and isn't covered. May help make the decision easier.

Cheers

Steve

[LGM]

I have not hesitated to purchase the genuine LR extended warranty.

I have done so on my last two vehicles and as my heading says I have that special lucky streak. i.e.

No extended warranty = major breakdown/s.
With extended warranty = no breakdowns. Yipeeee!

[astonm]

Thank you all for the comments so far,

I am buying the vehicle through a dealer in SA, who among other things, are also a Jaguar / Landrover dealer.

I had talked myself out of the Warranty, due to only having a 2 year option, but
had a rethink this afternoon due to a persistant nagging thought in the back of my head that I'll be severely kicking myself 12 mths down the track if I dont get it.

So after factoring in your opinions, I have decided to get it !

Have had a look at the PDS of the one being offerd by the dealer, and it's the Landrover branded Allianz product, with roadside assist

Interestingly, The finance company I'm going through also have one of their staff certified to provide the Allianz branded version of same....
Have compared the PDS from this to the LR one, and apart from having a pic of an Evoque on the front & LR branding, they are identicle except the allianz branded one does not include roadside assist (which you can purchase seperately if you choose).

Dealer wont go below $3800
Finance company $3500, but have gone away to sharpen the pencil.

Will update what I end up with

Regards Neil

[GP1200]

Hi Neal,
I think the extended warranty is a good investment / peace of mind, the little bit of haggling is good for the sole, but having have to use the genuine LR warranty
several times coupled with the road side assist, I would pay the small difference to have it.

Can't put a price on peace of mind, but a body off experience is not one you want to go thru and pay for. Murphy's Law...

Good luck with your purchase, love the V8

Jack

[d2dave]

If this extended warranty is not a factory LR warranty but an aftermarket one
make sure you read the fine print very closely.

I have seen these in the past where in the fine print lots of things aren't covered, especially electrics, which in a modern LR/RR would probably be the most important thing.

[Wilesy]

One of the biggest fine print to look out for is the Service intervals, sometimes (and I have been burnt on this previously) they increase Service intervals to comply with their terms, for example it must be serviced every 5000k at that particular dealership, and what are the ramifications when you go just 10 klm's over the recommended service intervals...


You may find your very expensive extended warrantee null and void. The dealerships are very good at talking you into something you don't need and they get the biggest commission if you say yes or get talked into it. just a thought to ponder over.

[Graeme]

On one hand reading about vehicles that have blown turbos ending up with body off jobs & $10K bills, it's not a bad idea
But I'm thinking considering the car has only done 25k kms, is immaculate and I am only likely to do 10K kms a year, the likelyness of this happening in the next 20 to 30k kms (2yrs of WTY) is pretty small
Probably wont go anywere near the $3800 cost in other smaller issues that may arise with such low kms....

With such low usage I would be finding out if the EGR valves can be replaced without removing the body as they're more likely to clog without good runs.