06-01-2018, 04:58 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-01-2018, 05:00 PM by WRXtranceformed.)
So the plot thickens.
Dealership replaces HU, it works for 5 seconds and dies. They track it down to a "Human Interface Module". Wtf? So more parts ordered and that will go in next week.
I ask the service writer if this is something he commonly sees and he says no, but then recommends I talk to finance about one of the extended bumper to bumper plans if I plan on keeping the truck. Apparently I can still opt in to it before the current bumper to bumper expires. This repair would have been probably $1500+ if it happened a few thousand miles after it did. I call the original dealership I bought it from and it's about $2400 to extend bumper to bumper to 10 years, 100,000 with $0 deductible if I service the truck at their dealership. So I guess the gamble is, do I keep the truck, forget the extended warranty and plan on potentially spending that much or more if something non-powertrain related breaks. Or get the extended warranty in the hopes that it would save me money over the long run.
I was leaning pretty hard back toward keeping the truck but now I'm waffling again. With so many of the issues with this truck being electrical, I'm just not sure if the stress worth putting more money into this truck.
Dealership replaces HU, it works for 5 seconds and dies. They track it down to a "Human Interface Module". Wtf? So more parts ordered and that will go in next week.
I ask the service writer if this is something he commonly sees and he says no, but then recommends I talk to finance about one of the extended bumper to bumper plans if I plan on keeping the truck. Apparently I can still opt in to it before the current bumper to bumper expires. This repair would have been probably $1500+ if it happened a few thousand miles after it did. I call the original dealership I bought it from and it's about $2400 to extend bumper to bumper to 10 years, 100,000 with $0 deductible if I service the truck at their dealership. So I guess the gamble is, do I keep the truck, forget the extended warranty and plan on potentially spending that much or more if something non-powertrain related breaks. Or get the extended warranty in the hopes that it would save me money over the long run.
I was leaning pretty hard back toward keeping the truck but now I'm waffling again. With so many of the issues with this truck being electrical, I'm just not sure if the stress worth putting more money into this truck.
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2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
2017 Mazda CX-5 GT AWD Premium
Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks