Hi everyone! I have been car shopping for about 2 months and we have finally settled on a Mazda5 Touring with a 5-speed manual (although we may still get the automatic). The reason why we are buying a new car is because the car we have is a total lemon. We bought it used at 2 years old had every intention of keeping the car for at least 6 more years, but after just two years and it has been in and out of the shop too many times to keep. We kept our last two cars (both Japanese, a Toyota and a Isuzu) for over 8 years each with no problems.
I really think the Mazda5 is the best car for us but I am feeling a little "once burned, twice shy" on car warranties. I know the Mazda5 has a history in Europe and Japan, but this is the first North American model year. I am nervous about the reliability of a first-year model and I think I want to buy the 7/85K Total Care MEPP but it seems really expensive for an extended warranty (3 years/35K over the standard warranty) on a new car. Our local dealer wants $2600 with a $0 deductible and $1800 for a $100 deductible. The deductibles are per visit and not per problem.
So ... has anyone purchased the MEPP? Are these prices out of line? Should I shop around for prices? Can I buy a MEPP from out of state? How long (time/miles) do I have to buy a MEPP?
Thanks for any help you can give me. You have been very helpful in my decision to buy the 5 as I lurked waiting for my account to be approved .
I really think the Mazda5 is the best car for us but I am feeling a little "once burned, twice shy" on car warranties. I know the Mazda5 has a history in Europe and Japan, but this is the first North American model year. I am nervous about the reliability of a first-year model and I think I want to buy the 7/85K Total Care MEPP but it seems really expensive for an extended warranty (3 years/35K over the standard warranty) on a new car. Our local dealer wants $2600 with a $0 deductible and $1800 for a $100 deductible. The deductibles are per visit and not per problem.
So ... has anyone purchased the MEPP? Are these prices out of line? Should I shop around for prices? Can I buy a MEPP from out of state? How long (time/miles) do I have to buy a MEPP?
Thanks for any help you can give me. You have been very helpful in my decision to buy the 5 as I lurked waiting for my account to be approved .