CPO?

[NightRoller USP]

I was just sifting through the cars for sale here on Az and a lot of them have CPO's but are moded with exhausts and chips. My question is doesnt a chip and exhaust void the CPO?

[eclimax13]

no...actually a lot of dealers offer chipping and other performance parts..it will only void the warranty of a part if the added part causing the failure of any part...which they have to prove...

[NightRoller USP]

So I wouldnt void my warranty if I bought an APR stage 1 chip and a milltek exhaust? Assuming I had the dealer install them.

[eclimax13]

So I wouldnt void my warranty if I bought an APR stage 1 chip and a milltek exhaust? Assuming I had the dealer install them.

first...dont cheat yourself...get 1+, second, as good as milltek is, look into performancepeddler.com....a lot of us just bought the magnaflow system for $589 shipped, cheapest i found milltek was $1100...3rd, look up the magnus munson act...i think thats how its spelled, it says a manufacturer cannot void any factory warranty as a result of working on your own car or putting your own parts on...unless they can prove that what you did or put on caused the fault of another part...4th..all techs get paid by the job so most of them wont turn away work

[CyberPMG]

All the mods listed in my signature were on my car while I still had the CPO warranty. While under that warranty, I had the fuel pump and fuel filter replaced and the transmission rebuilt (due to slightly worn throw out bearing). Some dealers are ok with aftermarket performance mods. Others won't touch the car. Talk to your service agent at the dealer to get their view.

Also know that the law states that they must provide proof that the aftermarket item is responsible for the failure of an item that would be covered under warranty. If they cannot prove this, then they cannot deny your warranty cliam. If they deny anyway, you have legal rights (an attorney letter to the dealer usually fixes it). If the fault is because of the aftermarket item, then you would need to work with the aftermarket's warranty that they place on their product.

[eclimax13]

also note this does not apply to aftermarket warranties...only certified warranties

[NightRoller USP]

Wow that make me really think i need to start saving money to put a chip and exhaust in my car!!!

[eclimax13]

a chip is a definite...an exhaust...ill let you know after saturday when mine goes in

[Molotov]

trust everybody when they say go 1+.. just a chip is fun for a couple weeks. I had apr stage 1 done at fastaddiction over a year ago. Never been in a 1+ car, but the added boost and extra fuel is bound to be a lot more fun. Or... if you think you'll be bitten by the mod bug, save the ~500-600 you'll spend on a chip and pile up on supporting mods for stage 3.

If you want a ride in my stg3 let me know. Hope your coilpacks got fixed!

[NightRoller USP]

i dont want to loose my fuel economy but i definatly need to step up the performance...
we will see

[eclimax13]

i dont want to loose my fuel economy but i definatly need to step up the performance...
we will see

pretty much everything you do performance wise will improve mpg...im stage 1+ and i get 25mpg combined..my exhaust will improve it again

[LampyB]

in case this wasn't made clear, don't go to the dealer for installation. you'll be charged double, if not triple the price of another shop. and for something like an exhaust, almost any muffler shop will do the exact same thing as a dealer. and also, don't let the dealer know what aftermarket stuff you have on your car unless you absolutely have to. no sense in telling them more than they really need to know.

and by the way i LOVE the jeffersonville area! i miss vermont so much at times...

[NightRoller USP]

Yeah Vermont is a great place to live, never to hot in the summer or to cold in the winter!!!

Eclimax13 what kind of chip do you have?
I am really feeling Apr but not sure, read alot about chips and it seems like its all on preference.

[eclimax13]

i have apr...but since apr moved they have the worst customer service and knowledge of their own products...they lost all their good employees...i will never buy another apr product again...only reason i go with them is because you have the ability to turn off the chip and hide it...which is what i do when i go to the dealer