Buyer Beware
#11
03-20-2010, 10:06 AM
Kyle --
In general, automakers cannot deny warranties due to work you've performed as long as you're using OEM-equivalent parts. There's legal precedent for this (I forgot that name of the case) that stems back to when car manufacturers were trying to deny warranties because customers put it aftermarket car stereos or went to independent mechanics. So, unless you've installed a hidden nitrous oxide system or something similar, you should be ok on that front
As an out-of-warranty 2003 owner, I say "keep up the fight." It's not worth it for the little stuff, but if you have to replace a transfer case (like I did) or something else with a 4-figure price tag you'll be glad you did.
Good luck!
RedAustinIX (Ed)
In general, automakers cannot deny warranties due to work you've performed as long as you're using OEM-equivalent parts. There's legal precedent for this (I forgot that name of the case) that stems back to when car manufacturers were trying to deny warranties because customers put it aftermarket car stereos or went to independent mechanics. So, unless you've installed a hidden nitrous oxide system or something similar, you should be ok on that front
As an out-of-warranty 2003 owner, I say "keep up the fight." It's not worth it for the little stuff, but if you have to replace a transfer case (like I did) or something else with a 4-figure price tag you'll be glad you did.
Good luck!
RedAustinIX (Ed)
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03-20-2010, 10:07 AM
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03-20-2010, 10:19 AM
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#14
03-21-2010, 05:56 AM
Rock Crawling
In general, I wouldn't worry about the OEM parts thing too much -- it's more for people that want to significantly modify/abuse their cars. My other car is a Lancer Evolution, and lots of people were boosting their engines to 600+ BHP and drag racing them, then taking them to Mitsubishi for warranty repair when their clutches and/or differentials failed.... Clearly this is a case of the customer taking advantage of the manufacturer, and Mitsubishi soon put an end to it.
Good luck!
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