Any suggestions how to get such a referral? We are not new to our dealer. This will be our 6th Subaru in a row from the same dealer.
Subaru Gold?
Has anyone opted for Subaru Gold? I can't get the details on it from our dealer other than, . . . "It’s Subaru Added Security since you only get a 3 yr or 36 k warranty, it actually functions Better than what comes with the car as it fixes thinking that are not working correctly rather then waiting for it to fail plus guarantees loaner, roadside assistance and travel assistance."
I generally don't purchase things like extended warranties, but with a first generation vehicle I'm curious if many of you are purchasing it.
I generally don't purchase things like extended warranties, but with a first generation vehicle I'm curious if many of you are purchasing it.
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I will ask my friend how this works, and this is what I found onlineAny suggestions how to get such a referral? We are not new to our dealer. This will be our 6th Subaru in a row from the same dealer.
Subaru Ambassador - Learn More
www.subaruambassador.com
Thanks. I did find that too. It seems to tell us how to become one. I also found an "application form/questionnaire" that seems to lead to becoming an ambassador.I will ask my friend how this works, and this is what I found online
Subaru Ambassador - Learn More
I suspect you won the low-price extended warranty at $1448. That’s a great price!
Wow...Holy Major Profit, Batman!I got the Subaru Gold Plus for $3795. My concern was also that this is the first year of this model with such extensive new electronics, that I decided the peace of mind was worth it. Perhaps I could have negotiated a lower price but I didn't do that.
My arithemetic says that $1448 is preferred to $5,482.00I suspect you won the low-price extended warranty at $1448. That’s a great price!
A little digging shows there are 2 kinds of extended warranty. The original question was about the Gold Plus Plan. There is also a Classic Plan. That difference may well be reflected in the different prices quoted.
That is true, but the prices begin quoted for the Subaru Added Care Gold plans by some dealers are...insane.A little digging shows there are 2 kinds of extended warranty. The original question was about the Gold Plus Plan. There is also a Classic Plan. That difference may well be reflected in the different prices quoted.
With the delivery of our Solterra coming in the next day or so I am trying to be prepared. Are there any further thoughts on extended warranties? I suspect many of us wonder if some form of EQ is not rasonnable for a complately new machine. Yet, OTOH, one gets reports from owners of other EV's that these cars are largely maintenance-free. Recent comments on leasing have been very insightful for those still considering that option.
How long do you intend to own/drive the vehicle? That's a big part of the extended service contract decision...I have a 7 year Subaru Gold ESC on my Ascent but I intend to drive and own it at least that long, and with the tech, the ESC was worthy insurance accordingly. And for the record, the 7/100/0 contract was under two grand in cost from the dealer I bought it from.With the delivery of our Solterra coming in the next day or so I am trying to be prepared. Are there any further thoughts on extended warranties? I suspect many of us wonder if some form of EQ is not rasonnable for a complately new machine. Yet, OTOH, one gets reports from owners of other EV's that these cars are largely maintenance-free. Recent comments on leasing have been very insightful for those still considering that option.
With the delivery of our Solterra coming in the next day or so I am trying to be prepared. Are there any further thoughts on extended warranties? I suspect many of us wonder if some form of EQ is not rasonnable for a complately new machine. Yet, OTOH, one gets reports from owners of other EV's that these cars are largely maintenance-free. Recent comments on leasing have been very insightful for those still considering that option.
There's "maintenance", and then there's "repairs". Maintenance on EVs is much less than on ICEs, and I would probably never pay for a maintenance plan, even if it was an ICE (but wouldn't complain if it was included in the sticker price). As for EV repairs, that is an area of concern, and as @JIm_in_PA mentions, it really depends on how long you expect to own the vehicle. The powertrain warranty (in the US) is 60 months/60,000 miles ("basic" is 36/36,000).How long do you intend to own/drive the vehicle? That's a big part of the extended service contract decision...I have a 7 year Subaru Gold ESC on my Ascent but I intend to drive and own it at least that long, and with the tech, the ESC was worthy insurance accordingly. And for the record, the 7/100/0 contract was under two grand in cost from the dealer I bought it from.
Personally, I kinda doubt I'll still own the Solterra when the powertrain warranty runs out, but stranger things have happpened (I'm still driving my i3 8 months after my 36-month lease ended, and its standard warranty only has 4 months left).
Yea, I don't do "maintenance" plans, either...a la carté for me because I follow the manufacturer schedule, not the dealer's inflated "give us more profit" schedule and I don't want to be locked into something. With the EV, as you note, JayEM, there's very little "maintenance" outside of tires and brakes.
Not a lot on brakes, at least not wearing out pads. On my old Prius, I went to 95K kms, and brakes were still good. And that was just a straight hybrid. But it did have regen.Yea, I don't do "maintenance" plans, either...a la carté for me because I follow the manufacturer schedule, not the dealer's inflated "give us more profit" schedule and I don't want to be locked into something. With the EV, as you note, JayEM, there's very little "maintenance" outside of tires and brakes.
Yes, not frequently, but still one of the few things that might need to be serviced...tires and brakes, wiper blades, cabin filter. Pretty much what's there for an EV.
There are coolants and brake fluid to be changed, but long intervals. And one less wiper blade to be changed,...haha.
8 year 80k and $100 deductible at $1448 looks like MSRP to me. Thts the same price I have here in writing.
Did the dealer break down a bunch of year/deductible options for you? That plan sounds reasonable. I was offered 8yr/100,000 miles (I think, and no deduftible?) for $4,200ish, and passed on it. I rarely buy extended warranties, but your pricing is making me re-think...I was offered the 7yr/$100 deductible Gold version for $2200. I waffled a bit, but then I opted to purchase it, based upon the many unknowns of an entirely new model first year production.
That was the time frame I was interested in, so I didn’t shop longer plans.
i wonder if the pricing is regional?, by dealer?
it seems that my offer was far worse, compared to yours?
it seems that my offer was far worse, compared to yours?
in this context, what is MSRP?8 year 80k and $100 deductible at $1448 looks like MSRP to me. Thts the same price I have here in writing.
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