Rajiv Vaidyanathan
Active Member
After thinking about all the new tech inside the Clarity, and reading here that even seemingly-trivial parts like the water pump are amazingly expensive, I decided to get the D80. Got email quotes from Hyannis Honda, College Hills Honda, and Curry Honda. Sean Rausch at Hyannis Honda had the low price at $1304. I talked with him briefly over the phone to seal the deal, but we could have done it all over email. No muss no fuss, and a 5-minute phone call. Sean was unaware of this forum and that his name had been mentioned here by more than a few people.
$1304 translates to roughly $260/year for each of the additional 5 years. I may never use the insurance I just bought, but I'll sleep easy at night...
Yes, this is exactly what I got (with Sean at Hyannis via email only) and for the same reason. I am not a car insurance buyer typically, but thought that it may be worth it for this car given the potential for expensive repairs. And, it just helps me sleep better. Paying more for the peace of mind than any real expected repairs.