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Old 10-20-2015, 01:16 AM
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Trying to gauge what others have paid for their insurance. My dealer is quoting me 2K for 36 months which i feel is too high.
Old 10-20-2015, 02:32 AM
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sounds like a waste of money. self insure and don't suck at hitting the curb .
Old 10-20-2015, 07:29 AM
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IMO any insurance offered by the dealer is a total waste.....it's a HUGE money maker for them
Old 10-20-2015, 08:14 AM
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My opinion differs just replaced the left rear tire picked up a bolt that damaged the tire. Took it to the dealer, and total tire replacement cost was 600.00 and some change. I paid zero, and the insurance cost me 1200.00 for 60 months. I know I will have another tire damage in 4 years so it works for me. So far I have never used my house nor car insurance on four cars so all depends on how you look at it. Good luck.
Old 10-20-2015, 05:24 PM
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They didn't pay out when I bent two wheels. Issurance is waste of money.
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Dealer insurance is a waste of your money. They're in the car selling business, not insurance.
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^^^ Agree ... and this insurance won't cover on-track incurred damage.
Old 10-21-2015, 11:19 AM
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I paid $2000 as well. While it seemed pricey, I find that I get nails in my tires all too frequently, and Porsche will replace (not repair) the tire in that situation so I will get something out of it. In hindsight, I probably won't get my $2000 worth unless I do something really dumb and destroy a wheel.
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Originally Posted by snabbgt3
^^^ Agree ... and this insurance won't cover on-track incurred damage.
My tire was damaged on the track they never asked how it happened. Actually I told them at service times and no issues. I guess it depends on your local dealer, and my cost was 1200 for 60 months.
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$1700
5 years
Old 10-23-2015, 08:35 PM
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I bought wheel insurance on my Cayenne, tried to use it and the dealer claimed it wasn't the kind of wheel damage covered by the insurance. Total scam, imo.
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I live in a very pothole and construction site friendly part of NJ. While I try my best to avoid them I am a victim of the occasional flat or bubble. On my 991S over 3 years of ownership I have 3 bubbles and 2 nails (no bent rims). I paid 1600 for the rim and tire which paid off at the average cost of 400 to 450 per tire installed I came out a winner. I don't plan on driving the GT3 as much but you never know....
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$2k for 5. Just had my first tire replaced for $500 total. Paid $0. 3 more to go ��
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I am a dealer and it's a waste of money trust me!
Old 10-24-2015, 04:39 AM
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I've had good luck and several rims replaced / repaired with the insurance and bought it for the RS.


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