Audi Extended Warranty........should I buy?

[rabhrab]

My S4 will be three years old at the end of the month. I've just received an email from Audi 'offering' me the Audi Extended Warranty for the next year, at a cost of £476 for the top level of cover with less than 10k miles per year and a £100 excess. Other options are, as I'm sure you're aware, are available but this was what I'm considering. The car has just over 25k miles on it at the moment.
I welcome all and any thoughts about the cost, pros and cons, or indeed best alternatives?

 

[Gray S]

I took up the extended warranty on my S4 a few months ago, I think I paid more not to have the excess, I'd only done 18k, but still not worth the risk in case of a gearbox failure. I did some comparison with others, it is a similar price for same level of cover and should be less of an issue if you have a claim, not that I have much confidence in my local dealer!

 

[Dippy]

Go for a tune instead. No need for warranty and its more fun!

 

[jdp1962]

Go for a tune instead. No need for warranty and its more fun!

This, plus one.

 

[razza1]

Until it goes pop


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[Chromag]

I don't know how many facelifted S4's had the gearbox fail but I've read on here it's not limited to the pre-facelift. Mine ('59) needed a full gearbox and boy am I glad I had the warranty. Around £10k to have it replaced.

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[Dippy]

Yes, my eyes are open to the risks of gearbox failure. Those of us who tune our cars and lose associated warranty are ready to accept the risks - as they say over in the US - "you gotta pay to play!"