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Warranty Issues <Mega Merge>
Just something to think about, but the IX spoilers seem to be a little thinner and not as strong. I had a chance to compare the both the VIII and IX spoilers, as I own an VIII and was working with a IX. First, I tapped on both wings. The VIII sounded more solid, while the IX felt hollow. I then proceeded to press down a little on the IX wing and it was flexing. When I pressed down on the VIII wing, it would not budge.
Have fun waiting cause I have since December. The parts guy says he calls 2 times a week to check status for me. Still waiting. Middle of June they say. "OH WAIT ITS JUNE 28" 
. Still waiting
. Still waiting
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VIII spoiler it shall be. No rush on it for me, really. Much more concerned about the rotors than I am the spoiler. As long as it provides the proper downforce, I can wait for it to look shiny again.
The IX spoiler wing is hollow; the VIII wing isn't, IIRC. That's why it sounded hollow on the IX but not the VIII (see the post above). I understand that the VIII replacement wings are in short supply, so you may be able to get a IX wing much sooner (although I saw above that you're in no hurry.)
I have not heard any complaints about the finish on the IX; mine is fine.
I have not heard any complaints about the finish on the IX; mine is fine.
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I didn't know an airbox lid was one of the wear parts on an Evo.
But seriously, most people who buy a car like an Evo, and an Evo is a complicated machine with many things that can break, realize that maintenance and repair costs are going to be above normal. Well, there are two ways to handle this. One is to have an extended warranty like what you are thinking about. And if you simply want to drive the car and not delve under the hood, this may be the way to go. I'd think you'd want to check around first to find what experiences other people have had before spending the money. I realize this is why you have posted here. Sorry, I can't help you there.
The other is to do the work yourself. Parts aren't horrifically expensive, especially with a few dealers selling at a discount. The expense comes from the cost of labor. That, plus the fact that the shop is usually the onlly profit center at a dealership.
Sometimes you get good service from a professional shop and sometimes you don't. However, most people take extra care when working on their personal vehicles. So, I suggest, for the people who don't mind getting their hands dirty, the tool chest is the way to go.
But seriously, most people who buy a car like an Evo, and an Evo is a complicated machine with many things that can break, realize that maintenance and repair costs are going to be above normal. Well, there are two ways to handle this. One is to have an extended warranty like what you are thinking about. And if you simply want to drive the car and not delve under the hood, this may be the way to go. I'd think you'd want to check around first to find what experiences other people have had before spending the money. I realize this is why you have posted here. Sorry, I can't help you there.
The other is to do the work yourself. Parts aren't horrifically expensive, especially with a few dealers selling at a discount. The expense comes from the cost of labor. That, plus the fact that the shop is usually the onlly profit center at a dealership.
Sometimes you get good service from a professional shop and sometimes you don't. However, most people take extra care when working on their personal vehicles. So, I suggest, for the people who don't mind getting their hands dirty, the tool chest is the way to go.
