How can I return it? It is tacked on to my financing through my bank (75 mnts instead of 72)

 

Its just like every other car maker. When they offer a warranty that exceeds the 12,000 miles or sometimes the 36,000 miles just to get you in to buy that particular car but when you try to used it later on it becomes a cat and mouse game. Most people won't fight the issue and pay for the service just because it take money for you win a legal case. So if you find yourself in that situation, take them to court and sue the dealership for everything you can get. Just my $0.02

 

A catback will not void your warranty. I spoke directly to our district service rep in my area about it and installed one after he gave the "OK". They won't warranty the catback itself but as long as all the emissions systems are untouched your warranty won't be voided. For as much as a catback costs it doesn't add that much more power ...

 

anyone returned there mistu extend warrenty?

 

i have a 4 year 100,000 mile extended warranty, they sound out a claim adjuster to take a look, the process takes time but they know so little about our car they dont know what to deny. Take it to a mod aware repair center that is ase certified and you'll be fine.

 

So what is a good company to get the warranty from?

 

Let's get this straight: NO DEALER CANNOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY. MMC CANNOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY! However they CAN DENY you warranty coverage on certain parts if the is proof that the aftermarket part caused the failure.

Warranties and Modifying Your Car

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act says that a manufacturer cannot deny a warranty claim because of an aftermarket part, unless the part in question actually CAUSED the problem that the warranty claim is about.

That means that if you install aftermarket shocks, and then your turbo blows, the manufacturer cannot deny you warranty coverage on the turbo. (Unless the shocks somehow directly caused the turbo failure, which defies reason.)

But if you install an ECU chip upgrade that increases turbo boost, and then your turbo fails, the manufacturer could probably deny your claim. It is reasonable to think that increased boost could lead to a turbo failure. (That doesn't mean it does...we have not seen a single turbo failure attributed to an ECU mod.)

Of course, that's just the law. Reality is that the dealer can make life awfully hard on you if you pull in with your lowered car and they decide they're not going to cover your turbo failure just on principle. While the law is on your side, the dealer service department may or may not be. For that reason, we suggest you get to know your local service manager. Be honest with him or her; ask what is the department's policy on aftermarket modifications and warranty service. You'll find a range of stances, from super-conservative ("We don't work on modded cars, ever") to liberal ("Yeah, we even install turbo upgrades here at the dealer!"). Find a service department you can live with.

Note that we do NOT endorse any kind of deception in terms of warranty coverage, including parts-swapping or any other "mod reversal" to try to gain warranty coverage. If you buy an aftermarket part and it causes a problem, it's YOUR problem, and there's no reason the manufacturer should pay for it. If you are modifying the car, be mature and face up to the consequences if the mods DO cause a problem. (For more help on dealing with a warranty repair, see the SEMA web site.)

It sounds simple enough on paper, but there are lots of fuzzy gray areas. What about a clutch problem on a car running higher turbo boost? What about transmission trouble? What if your front ball joints give out and the car is lowered? Did the lowering cause the problem? Or does it happen on lots of non-lowered cars? Be prepared to make your case, and be prepared for the decision to not be in your favor at times. If you really love your warranty and never want to pay for your own repairs, we recommend NOT modifying your car at all.

But if you want to have a fun time taking a great car and making it better, the way YOU think it should be, and you're willing to take your warranty lumps if they happen, then you're our kind of car owner.

 

They tried it with me when my 5th gear syncro went out. Blamed my cat-back.

Fought with them...they folded after 2 days.

 

Sorry, kind off topic: Which dealership is that? so i dont go there and buy the ix when it comes out. Thanks

 

Bottom line is that if you modify your car in any way the dealer has a case. Put on a new exhaust and they'll say you increased HP beyond the capability of the drivetrain. Go ahead and scream about Magnusson all you want. Lawyers are only $300 an hour. It all depends on the dealer you're involved with because if you get one whose determined, you'll lose out.

 

ok then does anybody want to buy greddy ti rolled blue tip for $500 shipped?

 

Updated with new info...

 

What about drop in air filters, are those considered modifications to the "intake" ??

 

I think your safe with a drop in!

 

whew. . .I thought I was, just wanted to make sure. . . .