Well.... It finally happened.
#20
My car has a Fidelity warranty for a few more years but my plan is to get the IMS gaurdian. http://www.flat6innovations.com/ims-guardian-home
I figure if this thing catches the IMS bearing as soon as it starts to go, I can park the car and just replace the bearing before it detonates the engine.
I spoke with the company that makes them and they said that sometime around April they plan to release an new model with a button different than the current 996 switch they use. After I see this new model I will decide if the new switch is closer to a stock 997 or I will purchase one and figure out how to change the switch to a factory 997 switch. Just another option for those worried about IMS failure.
Ken
I figure if this thing catches the IMS bearing as soon as it starts to go, I can park the car and just replace the bearing before it detonates the engine.
I spoke with the company that makes them and they said that sometime around April they plan to release an new model with a button different than the current 996 switch they use. After I see this new model I will decide if the new switch is closer to a stock 997 or I will purchase one and figure out how to change the switch to a factory 997 switch. Just another option for those worried about IMS failure.
Ken
#21
Doesn't the M97 "improved" bearing require cracking open the engine itself (forgive me if this terminology is wrong). I was under the impression from research its no small task. What kind of costs are involved with M97 bearing replacement, vs. straight up engine replacement IF it fails.
#22
My car has a Fidelity warranty for a few more years but my plan is to get the IMS gaurdian. http://www.flat6innovations.com/ims-guardian-home
I figure if this thing catches the IMS bearing as soon as it starts to go, I can park the car and just replace the bearing before it detonates the engine.
I spoke with the company that makes them and they said that sometime around April they plan to release an new model with a button different than the current 996 switch they use. After I see this new model I will decide if the new switch is closer to a stock 997 or I will purchase one and figure out how to change the switch to a factory 997 switch. Just another option for those worried about IMS failure.
Ken
I figure if this thing catches the IMS bearing as soon as it starts to go, I can park the car and just replace the bearing before it detonates the engine.
I spoke with the company that makes them and they said that sometime around April they plan to release an new model with a button different than the current 996 switch they use. After I see this new model I will decide if the new switch is closer to a stock 997 or I will purchase one and figure out how to change the switch to a factory 997 switch. Just another option for those worried about IMS failure.
Ken
#23
I got pricing from EasyCare, and 2 local dealers, one of whom carries Fidelity and the other carries EasyCare. The lowest price was from the dealer with Fidelity. A 3rd local dealer didn't return my call. I'm considering the Fidelity 3 yr/36k extension, and $250 deductible. It can be cancelled/refunded, or transferred to another buyer. Best cost (through dealer) was about $2k less than the other dealer, and about $2400 less than EasyCare directly.
#24
My dealer offered me a $500 dollar powertrain warranty, I've sent an inquiry to find out which company this is. Although my dealer was clear he's never used them before and has zero baseline. He sells it for 999, offered to me for 500, his cost.
Anyone heard of this? Hopefully he'll get back to me soon.
Anyone heard of this? Hopefully he'll get back to me soon.
#25
My dealer offered me a $500 dollar powertrain warranty, I've sent an inquiry to find out which company this is. Although my dealer was clear he's never used them before and has zero baseline. He sells it for 999, offered to me for 500, his cost.
Anyone heard of this? Hopefully he'll get back to me soon.
Anyone heard of this? Hopefully he'll get back to me soon.
#26
what is the Porsche's warranty on power-train and engine alone?
Is it same as regular warranty(Porsche's 4 yrs 50k) or like Hyundai's gives a warranty of 10Yr 100K separately on engine and power-train?
Is it same as regular warranty(Porsche's 4 yrs 50k) or like Hyundai's gives a warranty of 10Yr 100K separately on engine and power-train?
#27
What do these extended warranties cost? I see one of the postings mentions a $2400. savings from one policy as opposed to another? I've still got 20 months on my new car warranty.. what should I be looking for in an extension? Do I approach the dealer or what?
#28
I personally would recommend going through your authorized dealer, since that's probably where you'll want to get the work done. They can actually get you better prices than you might think, and they have good relationships with these companies, so there's less risk of having a dispute about coverage.
#29
One of the reasons prices vary for the same coverage is there is a lot of profit for those selling the policies, and some are willing to reduce their profit. From my research, and with the help of a lot of advice from others here, it appears that most companies like EasyCare and Fidelity charge retail if you go to them directly, whereas their agents (dealers) often discount from retail. Additionally, the insurance companies don't care where the policy is obtained - a policy is a policy. I've received a range of quotes (for the same coverage) just from Porsche dealers, and have been advised to try other non-Porsche dealers who are agents for the insurance companies.
Bottom line, if you're going to do it, it is beneficial to do it prior to expiration of your existing warranty. But my Porsche dealer told me that if my CPO expired before getting an extended warranty, they would need an inspection done (at my cost, around $150-200).
Bottom line, if you're going to do it, it is beneficial to do it prior to expiration of your existing warranty. But my Porsche dealer told me that if my CPO expired before getting an extended warranty, they would need an inspection done (at my cost, around $150-200).