Car is back with new center diff.

[Rob1066]

Well finally got the '99 Forester back from the dealer today with a new
center differential. Total cost plus four new tires -- $1,600. A few
things. They told me the gasket seal failed and when they opened the
thing up it was full of rust. Whether the situation was the result of
the torgue bind problem or not, they weren't really sure. However, they
did say the tires were just on the cusp of being outside the required
1/4 specs. I have to say the car rides a lot smoother now, however that
may be because I got used to the s--tbox Chevy rental they gave me.
I'll take my Forester with its 98,500 miles over that Chevy which only
had 5,000. BTW: My car is a manual and they said that the center diff.
seldom fails in this way on manuals.

 

[bigjim]

You should'a bought the 7year/100k warranty and it would have been
covered

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

You should'a bought the 7year/100k warranty and it would have been
covered

meh, a lot of people would've lost that bet. They push extended
warranties because they have about 50% profit built in. Better to put
that money in a 'car fund'. You may never need it.

Carl

 

[Jim Stewart]

meh, a lot of people would've lost that bet. They push extended
warranties because they have about 50% profit built in. Better to put
that money in a 'car fund'. You may never need it.

I sure would have lost. On every new
car I've ever bought.

 

[bigjim]

sure would have lost. On every new
car I've ever bought<<

Then you're lucky. I'm glad I skipped the warranty on my 94 Trooper- no
problems. My 04 OBW gas aready needed a front strut replacement so I've
already recouped $100+ of the $900 I spent on the warranty.

 

[Rob1066]

Um, OK. Well thanks for the advice. Maybe on my next car.

 

[Grolch]

You can always get the extended warranty as your vehicle is nearing the end
of it's standard warranty. If there are any indications of problems
(independent mechanic?) go for the extended warranty. If all is well or
yoy'll be getting a new vehicle, forget it. Just don't buy extended warranty
at the time of new purchase.