Extended Warranty

[critrider]

I'm usually not a fan of buying extended warranties, and there's almost no chance I'd keep the car longer than 5 yrs (I get bored), but Kia did sneak a 3-36000 exemption to the basic 5-60000 warranty for "Audio/Entertainment" systems. I'm guessing a failure of the head unit that drives all the entertainment and information screens would be pretty expensive and WOULD fall under the 3-36000 coverage. Any thoughts on what Audio/Entertainment system actually means for warranty coverage?

 

[Gwyn]

For less then 5 years, no. It would be a complete waste of money for 5 years. If the head unit goes out in year 4 or 5, then that is telling you to trade in. I would also point out that owning a kia for less then 8 years is also going to cost you. At 5 years, you are going to lose about 10 grand in depreciation compared to other brands.

So you are losing regardless. The question is having the warranty worth not worrying about it.

 

[davidbeck1515]

I was offered to extend the original bumper to bumper warranty from 5 to 10yrs for $1600. I keep cars a long time, and plan to give the Telluride to my son as his first car (he is 7). I took the extended warranty option. For $1600, felt like a good insurance plan.

 

[Razorback]

I opted for the warranty for piece of mind especially with it being a first year model release. They are going to have issues and I accepted that when I purchase. I was able to get the extended warranty for $1500 but keep in mind that this is not a KIA extended warranty and is provided by a third party so ensure you do your homework to understand the warranty in detail.

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[dpavlek1]

I was offered to extend the original bumper to bumper warranty from 5 to 10yrs for $1600. I keep cars a long time, and plan to give the Telluride to my son as his first car (he is 7). I took the extended warranty option. For $1600, felt like a good insurance plan.

What is the name of the warranty company. I just bought the Telluride but the extended warranty was 2373. I opted not to get it at the time.