[hijerky]

hey all,

just picked up my 07 gt hatchback yesterday and am loving it so far. had a question about the extended warranty that the dealer was pushing on me when i picked it up. i don't plan on getting the whole package, but i can get the tire and wheel road hazard protection for $400 for 6yrs/75k miles. this is my first new car ever and first car to have nice rims. this seems like a wise investment, given replacement costs for mazda rims.

what are other people's opinions on this?

thanks,

 

[velocityredgt]

Go to tirerack.com and check the price of new tires

If your 400 dollars does not cover new tires due to wear ( it they gonna replace them if they wear out before 75,00 miles)then I would say skip it. My comprehensive portion of the insurance would cover wheel damage with 100 dollar dedcutible not the 400 you are spending.

I have a paint package that I can offer that will guarantee that bird poop does not burn thru your metal and leave a gaping hole for only 2000 dollars.

 

[thevelourfog]

Yes skip it. The stock tyres suck and are not worth much. Just wait for them to get worn out and buy new tyres and extended coverage from discount tire or something.

 

[ag bullet]

If you are near a Discount Tire, they can cover your tires with a Certificate that will replace them in the event of a road hazard or defect. The cool thing is there is no proration. The wheels can be had on here and ebay for a fraction of what the dealer would charge you if you damaged one. I say spend the $88 at DTC and roll on.