kitchenboy

I'm new to the Audi world and my wife and I are looking to buy a used 2017 Q5 with 6500 miles on it. The dealer wants 40,900 for it but it's not certified. They want an extra 2999 to certify it. I really like getting the extra 2 years 50k warranty but that seems like a lot of money. The extended warranty on my wife's current Honda Pilot for 7 years 120k was only 1200. What does anyone think and is there any other route to go to get an extended warranty. I know with Honda you can buy the warranty from any dealer so I was able to get it much cheaper from one in Massachusetts we live in NJ. Thanks for any help on the subject. Mark

kitchenboy

Does anyone know what it costs a dealer to certify a car.

WideSuppie

It's pretty much extended warranty. I have 3 years or 36k for 3.4k. Bumper to bumper bs.

Don Keener

Being a 2017 you already have a lot of factory warranty remaining and unless you plan on keeping it beyond 2021 you may be just fine. If you want to keep it longer, you might want to contact FDwarranty and see what they could do on an extended warranty. I would expect less than 3 grand for 3 years.

kitchenboy

My wife puts about 15k a year on her cars so she would hit the 50k before the 4 years. But she usually keeps the cars for 5 to 6 years. That's why I want to see what my best options are. I read Audi doesn't use fidelity for their warranties anymore and there are less exclusions starting in 2017. I want to see if any dealers in other states offer better deals on the warranties.

DennisMitchell

GEICO offers mechanical breakdown insurance for about $40 to $60 a year. Car must be less than 15 months old and 15,000 miles to insure. 7 years / 100,000 miles with $250 deductible. Check with your insurance company if they have something like this.

I have it on my 2015 Audi S3.

kitchenboy

Don't think state Farm has that. Looking to stay with the factory warranty if possible.

WideSuppie

I would do it. My e60m5 smg blew 1 month after warranty. 10k down the drain!

snagitseven

I believe a dealer pays Audi about $2K to certify a pre-owned car. Then they have to (theoretically) invest in the labor to get the car to the min requirements and the necessary paperwork (If the car needs tires, wiper blades or other non-warranty items it will add to their cost). I've read where some dealers have charged around $2500 to do a CPO. Try to negotiate to see if they will come down a bit.

PaddyG

I bought a used 2016 SQ5 with 1800 miles on it. Dealer certified it for $2K.