Originally posted by TriKKy
I disagree. Maybe it's cause Ive owned 2 American cars in a row, but I wouldnt be caught dead without an extended warranty, especially given the fact that the 7 gens are basically rolling computers. All I can say is DANGER. Those computers, if and when they go bad, are a pretty penny. I worry about the NAV screen alot...it's a TON of money. My feeling is that the extended warranty is necessary for (myself) at least. I'm planning on keeping this car for quite a long time and Ive heard, and lived through too many horror stories to not get it.
As a quick example....my 98 Tahoe sport had all sorts of brake and electrical problems...after $1000, $2000 there, $1000 there...it adds up quick...and the warranty would be much cheaper than that.
Not a single warranty claim on any Honda I've owned or anyone I know. That includes my cousin's old 89 Accord EX..... got rid of it at 190,000 with only routine maintainance (clutch at 135,000, brake pads, belts) and a new radiator at 140,000 for about 250.00 installed. I know people with 5th gen Accords way over 100,000 and no visits to the dealer (except, again, routine maint.) My Mom's 98 LeSabre has already had a new alternator and right rear wheel bearings replaced, and she is a very conservative driver, with only 45,000 miles. If you're comfortable with extended warranties, I guess you can buy it if you want on a Honda. But there really is no need. For at least 100,000 miles, Hondas are change the oil, fill the gas, and forget it cars.