Battery Replacement / Extended Warranty

Thanks for all of your help thus far guys...
One of my biggest questions that I haven't been able to learn about is concerning the battery. I'm looking at a car that appears to be mint with 83k. It has an extended warranty.

When do I need to think about replacing the battery? How much should I expect to spend? Does the extended warranty cover this kind of stuff? Any other things/problems I should look for unusual from a typical car?

Thanks in advance.

[lahlooha]

i got an extended warranty on my certified car and i am covered till 100,000.
i drive a lot so i will probably use it all up in one year (currently have 58k on it) but i did it more for the small electric stuff, like i just got the O2 sensor replaced = $420
power window regulator= $490

depends on how much you drive, if you average 15k a year then you still have a good one year warranty on the car. be careful, warranties come in different shapes and forms, make sure it is bumper to bumper.

I'm planning to drive a whole lot, both city and highway. Good to hear that your repairs have been minimal!!

[Rick]

Make sure you read the fine print on the extended warranty. I know some, if not all have some sort of transfer fee associated with them to get it transfered to you.

[Foxpaw]

We don't really have enough instances of Insights needing batteries replaced to draw accurate generalizations. Battery replacement seems to be the exception rather than the rule so far.

Great news!

[Rick Reece]

Look at the 100K + thread and you will get an idea of types of problems owners have experienced in the 1st 100k miles. Have fun, Rick