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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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I am the original owner of a 2004 350z. I currently have just under 80k miles on the car and I have planned to keep it until at least 160k miles. In the last year I have had several repairs done, including a new motor for my window, and oxygen sensor and a catalytic converter. Now my A/C is on the fritz and I don't know what's wrong with it. Having said that, should I purchase a warranty for my car from Nation Warranty. They are one of the most respected warranty companies in the business. They have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. They have an "Any Year/Any mileage" warranty that gives you 5 years or 100,000 additional miles. However, it covers "mechanical breakdowns" obviously, and not "wear and tear." I just don't want to get screwed by them after I need something repaired and they refuse to cover it for whatever reason. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 10:21 PM
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how much $ is it??
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:18 AM
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they have different levels of warranty, where on one level they won't repair the clutch assembly. of course i don't remember ever specifically buying a lower package. i thought i was buying the only available package.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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This link shows what it covers and what it doesn't cover. The only warranty that I am eligible for is the 'Medallion Elite' one. There are a lot of things that it doesn't care. It is about $2,200. It doesn't look like it's worth it.

http://www.nationwarranty.com/coverages/compare.html
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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How are your DIY skills? There are many, many things you can fix yourself. I wasted $1600 on my extended, not a thing went wrong. At this point I would attempt to fix 95% of the things that would break on my z, everything short of deep internal engine parts failure, it all depends on how much work you are willing to do.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by knils
How are your DIY skills? There are many, many things you can fix yourself. I wasted $1600 on my extended, not a thing went wrong. At this point I would attempt to fix 95% of the things that would break on my z, everything short of deep internal engine parts failure, it all depends on how much work you are willing to do.
Very true... I purchased the Nissan extended warranty and I have yet to use it...
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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short answer, no.. 350z's don't have many problems. 137k, here. no issues.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by sdZ33
how much $ is it??
Since your from san diego also.. I purchased a used 03 350z from a local dealer last year. Im on extended warranty.. 2 years for 2k. Should I keep it?
Honestly I have had no problems with the Z ever since I got it. Thanks bro
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