Extended repair contract worth it?

jayfram

I purchased a 2015 certified used A3 and passed on the extended service contract at the dealer, but I was called and offered the highest level contract for $150 a month. It would be good for five years. The car has about 23,000 miles on it right now. I am planning on keeping it for at least five years (I drove my last car 9 years). The total cost for the contract would be $3,737. I can easily save up $5,000 for the outer years of that contract myself, assuming no major repairs in the first couple of years. So I'm wondering if it would be worth it. I know repairs can be expensive, but I have no idea what to expect. Appreciate any thoughts.

kyfdx

jayfram said:

I purchased a 2015 certified used A3 and passed on the extended service contract at the dealer, but I was called and offered the highest level contract for $150 a month. It would be good for five years. The car has about 23,000 miles on it right now. I am planning on keeping it for at least five years (I drove my last car 9 years). The total cost for the contract would be $3,737. I can easily save up $5,000 for the outer years of that contract myself, assuming no major repairs in the first couple of years. So I'm wondering if it would be worth it. I know repairs can be expensive, but I have no idea what to expect. Appreciate any thoughts.

A lot of it depends on your circumstances. But, doesn't a certified Audi already come with an extended warranty? Is the dealer's offer an Audi backed warranty, or third party contract?

jayfram

The certified used warranty only applies to the power train.

kyfdx

jayfram said:

The certified used warranty only applies to the power train.

I sure wouldn't pay $3800. If the car starts to become problematic, just ditch it for a different one.