Factory Warranty still apply?

fourseasonsandles · 12-08-2005, 05:00 AM

I am looking into picking up an 04 STi very soon. It was a factory demo and had 1800 miles on it. I checked with Warranty Direct (if i chose to go with an extended) to see if they considered the vehicle new or used because it has never had an actual owner. They said it is still considered a new vehicle.

My question is will the factory warranty start when i buy it or has it already?

If i have 3 years of warranty to start with i pick up an extended after i get my raise in June. Thanks

***Nachos Libres*** · 12-08-2005, 05:24 AM

The 3 years starts when the dealership gets the vehicle if I remember correctly. It would definately not just start right now, but that's what the extended warranty from Warranty Direct is for, right? And check to see what Warranty Direct says about modifying your car because it is going to be very hard for you to keep it stock if you visit these forums.

**tcam33** · 12-08-2005, 05:27 AM

If it was a demo they usually put it into "service" which means the warranty is active. They will have to disclose that to you before you sign on the dotted line.

fourseasonsandles · 12-08-2005, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

The 3 years starts when the dealership gets the vehicle if I remember correctly. It would definately not just start right now, but that's what the extended warranty from Warranty Direct is for, right? And check to see what Warranty Direct says about modifying your car because it is going to be very hard for you to keep it stock if you visit these forums.

only mods i am looking into are Tanabe GF210 and perhaps some rims in the future. 300 HP is more than enough for me. I will find out for sure though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcam33

If it was a demo they usually put it into "service" which means the warranty is active. They will have to disclose that to you before you sign on the dotted line.

I emailed to dealer to see what they have to say about it and go from there

fourseasonsandles · 12-09-2005, 07:10 AM

UPDATE:

I contacted the dealer I am interested in purchasing from and they said that the factory warranty goes into effect under two circumstances:

1.) As soon as someone purchases the vehicle if the vehicle is still new

2.) The vehicle was new to start with but has become a program or factory demo. As soon as its status becomes "program" or "factory demo"

so basically what tcam33 said...

12-08-2005, 05:00 AM	#1
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,311 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Factory Warranty still apply? I am looking into picking up an 04 STi very soon. It was a factory demo and had 1800 miles on it. I checked with Warranty Direct (if i chose to go with an extended) to see if they considered the vehicle new or used because it has never had an actual owner. They said it is still considered a new vehicle. My question is will the factory warranty start when i buy it or has it already? If i have 3 years of warranty to start with i pick up an extended after i get my raise in June. Thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-09-2005, 07:10 AM	#5
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,311 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	UPDATE: I contacted the dealer I am interested in purchasing from and they said that the factory warranty goes into effect under two circumstances: 1.) As soon as someone purchases the vehicle if the vehicle is still new 2.) The vehicle was new to start with but has become a program or factory demo. As soon as its status becomes "program" or "factory demo" so basically what tcam33 said... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-08-2005, 05:24 AM	#2
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,553 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	The 3 years starts when the dealership gets the vehicle if I remember correctly. It would definately not just start right now, but that's what the extended warranty from Warranty Direct is for, right? And check to see what Warranty Direct says about modifying your car because it is going to be very hard for you to keep it stock if you visit these forums.

12-08-2005, 05:27 AM	#3
tcam33 Gold Member Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: 1.mod 2.???? 3.profit Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 245 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	If it was a demo they usually put it into "service" which means the warranty is active. They will have to disclose that to you before you sign on the dotted line.