Warranty "to be or not to be"

[flashyg]

I have put this discussion here and also in the RS4 section as it relates to my car. I'm finding it difficult to decide on what to do re this issue.
I have had all the normal stuff replaced on the car like :the Gear box,the clutch, The Turbos, some susp parts arms etc, the bearings, the maf, the w pump, thermo, the alternator, water leaks, water hoses, boost leaks, oil recirculation system , brake servo, DV's and I'm sure much more. Now these parts carry a 2 year manufacturers warrantee and do not need an extension.

I have had a quote from mondial. It seems a lot of money £1138 for the last year.

I also spoke with the AA . £50 for a 500 limit 3 x per year total cover £1500 , Modified parts not an issue.

I did get a quote from the company who were mentioned on fifth gear but they told me any mods at all would invalidate the warranty whether they were related or not. This did seem strange but was confirmed each time I brought up the subject.

Could any one with an opinions on these policies and others that might be available please comment.

[johneroberts]

Gordon
thank heavens that you had a warranty on your car... consider how much it would have cost otherwise
I think you have to realise that with the amount of things changed on your car the likely hood of other things
failing is remote for the forseable future.
At some point you have to realise that you are going to be "on youre own"
Just look at the RS2 owners and UR Quattro owners..
Face facts that it an old car and the companies who do offer warranties are going to charge that bit extra.
Cheers
jr

[flashyg]

O So true
I love the car and am committed to learning how to fix it myself. I have worked hard on this principal and eventually I will be left with work to do on it .
If you end up keeping a car you have to follow those aforementioned and get with the project .
I am not bothered with the overall cost I agree it was superb value and no not much to fail now remains on the car . I do want to learn to get the engine out but hopefully not too soon.
When the new turbos go I will be happy to put better ones in and if at some point I have engine trouble I will be happy to rebuild . AS long as I do not waist money on the way.
I'm just throwing out the topic to see if there are any others with similar feelings.
The AA product is a nice one though don't you think.
Anyone know it.

[Dippy]

As my car was a personal import, I only ever had the first year Audi AG warranty. I decided not to bother buying warranty after that. Now my car's over 4 years old and the only significant problems I have had which would have been covered by warranty have been fixed for less than £500.