[BiturboS4] Blown Turbos (Non-Chipped S4) - Update

[Marc A. Abernethy]

I am at 50k and considering an after-market warranty.  I purchased one on my '94
RX-7, quite a while ago,  for about $1,800.  Four months later they shelled out
close to $10,000 for new engine and turbos.  Later broke a synchro on fifth
gear.  They paid for that also.  In researching warranty companies, I found that
many do not cover twin turbos.  I realize why after I took them to the cleaners.
I used warrantygold.com.  I have nothing but nice things to say about them.  They
did not hassle me at all.  They sent an inspector to look at the car and agreed
with the mechanic.  At the time only the turbos were blown and the mechanic
convinced the inspector that if the turbos were replaced without a new engine
that I would be back in a week with a blown engine.  Everything got covered but
the exhaust that was ruined because of the oil blowing into the cats.

For those with chips and other mods, you may have some issues.  I would bet that
the warrant companies are going to have a problem with them.

Marc
'01 S4

Michael Kuriger wrote:

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> awww, darn....
>
> here's their reply
>
> We are sorry, but the insurance code of your state, CA, prohibits the
> sale of extended vehicle warranties directly to the public.
>
> oh well,
> -=Mike
>
> Bruce Mendel wrote:
>
> >Go to www.accelwarranty.com to get an online quote, then speak to Stephanie
> >the president (scross at accelwarranty.com). Tell her you are associate of
> >Bruce Mendel and want the Audi group discount.
> >
> >On my previous S4, they paid out $4400 in claims, and I paid in $556 in
> >premiums before I sold the car and transferred warranty and payments for
> >warranty to new owner. I'd say that math works pretty well. :)
> >
> >As long as car is newer than 1998 and less than 60K miles, you can get
> >exclusionary coverage, which is as close to bumper to bumper as you can get.
> >
> >Check the site for coverage details. Their administrator is Heritage, tough
> >but fair, and backed by good insurance company. And they pay shop with
> >credit card, so no out of pocket, and you can get zero deductible.
> >
> >Best part is, you can go to your own mechanic, who of course has every
> >desire to get paid for his work and no desire to tell them about any mods
> >you've done that get the claim denied, which is the exact polar opposite of
> >the Audi dealers.
> >
> >One caveat: not sure if they cover the car if it's still covered by
> >Audi...might only be for when factory warranty runs out. Be sure to ask.
> >
> >Good luck!
> >
> >Bruce
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Michael Kuriger" <michael at isuzu-mods.com>
> >To: "Walter J Green Jr" <vr6pilot at hotmail.com>
> >Cc: <brucem105 at comcast.net>; <stiles_s at hotmail.com>;
> ><fastwheels3 at attbi.com>; <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
> >Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 2:52 PM
> >Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] Blown Turbos (Non-Chipped S4) - Update
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>I'm interested too.  my 01 is at 13K and counting fast...
> >>Mike
> >>
> >>Walter J Green Jr wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>>Why not just buy an extended warranty? We love the cars, but the fact
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >is
> >
> >
> >>>thanks for the tip Bruce. I will seriously consider that option. I
> >>>*do* love
> >>>the car. For me, it's been flawless for 20k miles so far.
> >>>
> >>>And I mean flawless.
> >>>
> >>>z00t!
> >>>
> >>>WJG
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