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Originally Posted by PNA
First, hi! Long time lurker.
I'm about to buy a new car. Daily driver, and hope to own for a long time.
I've been reading a lot on the site and I'm a little worried of making some mistakes early on that I'll regret later.
1. Extended warranty - worth it? Is this something I can buy later on?
2. Opticoat vs clear bra vs regular waxing vs ...? Does it matter that I'm in Canada and we get a lot of snow here (and use a lot of salt -- any effect on corrosion)?
3. Tinting - important to do right away? More problematic later?
4. Any important accessories to get right away? We're done with snow for now I think, but I'll still likely order weathertech mats for the front and look for something for the rear floor soon as well (any suggestions?). I'd also like to get a liner for the trunk - Subaru's are the only/best ones?
5. Anything else I should consider upon purchase that would be more complicated later?
Thanks so much for all your help. The ft-86 community is a big incentive for buying this car. I look forward to my DIY adventures!
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1) Not worth it...but if you want it, you can still get it before your 36/36,000 is up.
2) Your underside will rust regardless.... I would just do the regular wash and wax on a weekly basis.
3) Yes, tint it the right way. Go it with a KNOWN brand that has a warranty that will be available through ANY Authorized installer such as Johnson Films, Suntek, 3M...etc.
So you'll still have the warranty against peeling/bubbling in case your original installer closes shop!
4) Since you encounter snow I would get those heavy duty floor mats.
5) The most important thing will be either you get the premium or limited trim. Automatic climate control is not something you can add.