You need to decide if you go by reason (data) or random forum posts... The way you phrase it - "... The thread and comments continuously make reference to a PDK issue..." shows that an opinion is easily conditioned by a few numbers and not by real statistics.

 

Fair point. So, what are your two cents based on your knowledge: 2011 CPO manual 4s with 50k miles or 2012 nonCPO PDK 4s with 13k miles? Thanks

 

If you have a low mile PDK, you should be able to get a Fidelity policy for a reasonable price. Just as good as a CPO policy but for twice the time. I would get a quote and see if that works for you.

 

Good to know. thanks!

 

A clutch job is regular maintenance during the life of the car. It may only need to be done once or twice over 200k miles but it is nonetheless a wear and tear part. Plus 3k on a clutch is nothing vs pdk replacement money. I'd go warranty if PDK. Just my 2 cents...

 

There are also a lot of people with pdk had no issues, and they don’t come to the forum to complain.

 

I do not advise people on what they should buy. Personally, I would not hesitate to buy a used PDK car that was properly maintained.

 

What always surprises me about these type of threads is that people expect good advice without telling us anything about themselves. The answer is completely different depending on your financial situation, personal risk tolerance, and automotive knowledge.

If you don't have much money in the bank, are mechanically inept and dependent upon a dealer for repairs, then an extended warranty probably makes sense.

OTOH if you are financially comfortable, know these cars, and enjoy working on them then an extended warranty is likely a waste of money.

Most people are probably somewhere between these two and need to weigh the pros/cons. An extended warranty is an insurance policy to protect your investment and financial security but they are also high profitable for the sellers. There's a reason they always try and sell you crap "protection" at Best Buy or Amazon whenever you buy something slightly complicated. They know most people are bamboozled by technical BS and extended warranties are easy money. They will always on average take in far more than they pay out.

So will a blown engine or failed PDK (both of which are highly unlikely BTW) break the bank? If so, you might want to consider if this is even the right car for you. If you have to have the car but can't stomach the thought of highly unlikely, but not impossible, $20k repair bill, then get the warranty.

I have no warranty but I do all my own work and while a $20k loss is unsettling, it won't harm my financial situation.

 

Super thread revival from 2014