advice: to warranty or not to warranty?

[ross6200]

So, I just bought a 2007 M35x with 62,000 miles (my 4th Infiniti). And if it's like the others, it should give me many miles of happy motoring. And if I'm lucky, it will need very few repairs. But should I buy an extended warranty? An Elite warranty will cost roughly $3,000, and will take my car through to 120,000 miles. And I expect to hit 120,000 miles in 3 years or LESS. So, is the warranty worth it for me?

If I do need any repairs, they might not total more than $3,000 dollars in the next 3 years, which would make buying the warranty a bit pointless. And from what I've been reading on this forum, most M35s have very few problems - especially under 120,000 miles. And after 120,000 miles, you can't get a warranty anyway.

So, am I wasting my money by buying a warranty - or am I playing russian roullette?

[The Bodyguard]

Probably not a waste of money entirely but yes, the M35 have shown to be more reliable than the M45 although mine has been near perfect!!! I would say you should be safe without it but definitely keep up with maintenance like, transmission service, coolant service, belts, differential service etc. (major stuff)! I did all my major services at 60k so since you're right around that, I would consider getting all those things serviced for peace of mind!!

[SplitsenseM35]

Imo ..If your still under basic warranty, go get everything that bothers you fixed for free at the dealer. Take the risk without purchasing a extended warranty, pocket the 3k for a emergency fund incase problems rise.