Pro-owned STI powertrain warranty??

***SiCkSTi04*** · 07-03-2007, 06:02 PM

well i'm stuck with my powersteering system being funk'd and dealer telling me that since i bought the car used the warranty cant not be used...it was only for the first owner (me second) is this true"? i tried searching but found nothing on subaru's website. i am going to call subaru's 1-800 number and try to get a deff answer but wanted to post him..

help me out

jungo75 · 07-03-2007, 07:03 PM

As far as I know, they are supposed to honor the warranty, even if you are the second owner, from the time the car was bought by the first owner until 5 years later for the drivetrain. When I bought my 03 wrx, the dealership actually checked the date the car was bought for the first time and told me how much time I had left on the factory warranty(this was in Austin, TX). But I don't think power steering is part of the drivetrain

. Here's a link of the basic warranty for an STi. http://www.subaru.com/owners/warrant....jsp?year=2006 Also, next time you might want to give more details about the situation, like how many miles.

Edit: You can take it to another dealer if there's another one close.

arkleseizure · 07-03-2007, 07:06 PM

Actually, some powertrain warranties are NOT transferrable (technically, although I've not heard of anyone running into this problem before). I think that the Bumper to Bumpers always are (from what I've seen).

Sorry I don't have the literature in front of me...but from that link at least there doesn't seem to be a mention of the powertrain warranty only being good for the original buyer.

Edit: In fact, that link states that every owner in the warranty period is entitled to the warranty. Print that and bring it in?

***SiCkSTi04*** · 07-03-2007, 10:17 PM

thanks for the help very much i checked out the link. the thing is that the guy i'm working with told me that the dang warranty doesnt cover second owners...he doesnt know what he's talking about. he said nothing of it not being covered if i did have the warrnty...i will call him and tell him wat ive seen on the subaru link

Moontang · 07-04-2007, 11:32 AM

pm me the last 8 of your vin and i'll run it to let you know what you have left if anything...

RFFG · 07-05-2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiCkSTi04

thanks for the help very much i checked out the link. the thing is that the guy i'm working with told me that the dang warranty doesnt cover second owners...he doesnt know what he's talking about. he said nothing of it not being covered if i did have the warrnty...i will call him and tell him wat ive seen on the subaru link

Call Subaru and get a case #

I'm the 2nd owner and I got a new shortblock and complete clutch assembly under warranty

07-03-2007, 06:02 PM	#1
*SiCkSTi04* RSV2/BF2142 Player Car: Subaru WRXSTi 04 JBP Fav Mod: Fixing Subie Rattles :) Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 729 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Pro-owned STI powertrain warranty?? well i'm stuck with my powersteering system being funk'd and dealer telling me that since i bought the car used the warranty cant not be used...it was only for the first owner (me second) is this true"? i tried searching but found nothing on subaru's website. i am going to call subaru's 1-800 number and try to get a deff answer but wanted to post him.. help me out This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-03-2007, 07:03 PM	#2
jungo75 Senior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: The Hooptie Location: Maryland Posts: 385 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Pro-owned STI powertrain warranty?? As far as I know, they are supposed to honor the warranty, even if you are the second owner, from the time the car was bought by the first owner until 5 years later for the drivetrain. When I bought my 03 wrx, the dealership actually checked the date the car was bought for the first time and told me how much time I had left on the factory warranty(this was in Austin, TX). But I don't think power steering is part of the drivetrain . Here's a link of the basic warranty for an STi. http://www.subaru.com/owners/warrant....jsp?year=2006 Also, next time you might want to give more details about the situation, like how many miles. Edit: You can take it to another dealer if there's another one close.

07-03-2007, 07:06 PM	#3
arkleseizure Spec C Club Car: 00 S2000, 04 WRB STi Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,012 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Pro-owned STI powertrain warranty?? Actually, some powertrain warranties are NOT transferrable (technically, although I've not heard of anyone running into this problem before). I think that the Bumper to Bumpers always are (from what I've seen). Sorry I don't have the literature in front of me...but from that link at least there doesn't seem to be a mention of the powertrain warranty only being good for the original buyer. Edit: In fact, that link states that every owner in the warranty period is entitled to the warranty. Print that and bring it in? Last edited by arkleseizure : 07-03-2007 at 07:10 PM.

07-03-2007, 10:17 PM	#4
*SiCkSTi04* RSV2/BF2142 Player Car: Subaru WRXSTi 04 JBP Fav Mod: Fixing Subie Rattles :) Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 729 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Pro-owned STI powertrain warranty?? thanks for the help very much i checked out the link. the thing is that the guy i'm working with told me that the dang warranty doesnt cover second owners...he doesnt know what he's talking about. he said nothing of it not being covered if i did have the warrnty...i will call him and tell him wat ive seen on the subaru link

07-04-2007, 11:32 AM	#5
Moontang Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 STi Limited 437 Fav Mod: The wife makes the payment!!! Location: Cincinnati, Ohio...45230 Posts: 90 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Pro-owned STI powertrain warranty?? pm me the last 8 of your vin and i'll run it to let you know what you have left if anything...