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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:13:45 PM EDT
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Mopar Maxcare is the shit. you can buy it anytime up to 40k miles, even on used Jeeps if its less than 40k. Lots of threads on jeep forum. it is definitly cheaper online, but is sticky buying out of state in some states.
Its lifetime up until the value of the repair exceeds the depreciated value of the vehicle if I remember. Buy the $100 deductible / lifetime one. They have long lists of everything that is covered online. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:34:28 PM EDT
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Mopar Maxcare is the shit. you can buy it anytime up to 40k miles, even on used Jeeps if its less than 40k. Lots of threads on jeep forum. it is definitly cheaper online, but is sticky buying out of state in some states. Its lifetime up until the value of the repair exceeds the depreciated value of the vehicle if I remember. Buy the $100 deductible / lifetime one. They have long lists of everything that is covered online. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:42:14 PM EDT
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You'll need it because chrysler can't make a jeep anymore. And, you'll still pay in the fine print...
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:43:50 PM EDT
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This is exactly what I did on two of my Chrysler vehicles. Shop around online and you will find a better price. A lot of the dealerships will sell them for cost. One of my local dealerships matched an online price from another dealership when I showed them the quote. A different local one did not, so I bought online. The Lifetime Maxcare warranty is great, you also get a rental car if the repair is overnight. Enterprise picked me up to get the car and brought me back to the dealership when my car was fixed, pretty nice since my dealer doesn't offer loaners. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:45:02 PM EDT
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Well you’re buying a piece of shit so yeah I’d do it
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:46:00 PM EDT
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Until they go bankrupt again?
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:47:45 PM EDT
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This is exactly what I did on two of my Chrysler vehicles. Shop around online and you will find a better price. A lot of the dealerships will sell them for cost. One of my local dealerships matched an online price from another dealership when I showed them the quote. A different local one did not, so I bought online. The Lifetime Maxcare warranty is great, you also get a rental car if the repair is overnight. Enterprise picked me up to get the car and brought me back to the dealership when my car was fixed, pretty nice since my dealer doesn't offer loaners. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:51:24 PM EDT
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Request documentation that shows everything that is covered and what is not. Don't believe anything the salesman says. I bought an extended warranty on my car because "it covers everything except brakes and fluids 100%." Later I found out that it doesn't cover much of anything.
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:55:58 PM EDT
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$3,000 is quite risky. That'd pay for a lot of parts and repairs. I'd say go for it were $2,000 but $3,000 is the point in that I don't think you'd benefit from. The flip side is how much electronic stuff can go wrong on a new vehicle and that can add up quick. Make sure you read the fine print. That'd be a costly scam if it requires all scheduled maintenance to be done at a dealer. 
I'd definitely go for it assuming you aren't someone who trades in your vehicles often. If I could find a used or certified diesel GC I'd get rid of the truck and buy the lifetime warranty. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:57:40 PM EDT
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I drive 150 miles round trip to work everyday, bought a Jeep Patriot just for the Max Care warranty.
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:58:15 PM EDT
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Over the years we have purchased several items including vehicles that had some "Lifetime" feature attached to the deal. Without fail the "Lifetime" turned out to be how long the seller would remain in business. Lifetime oil changes on a new 1990 Ford Escort (it was a step up from what I had been driving). We got two oil changes and when we took it to the dealer for number three we found it had changed ownership and the new guys would not honor the "Lifetime". Regarding Jeeps, we still have a 2003 Wrangler we bought new in November 2003. It has around 110,000 miles on it. We have rebuilt the transmission, replaced every electronic control module (there are 3), replaced the rear main seal while the transmission was out, replaced the exhaust from the manifold back. On our 4th set of tires and we still love that little Jeep. We will never trade it off. Other vehicles have come and gone, including two other Jeep Wranglers, but that little TJ is still with us. IF we had purchased a "Lifetime" warranty I'm sure it would have expired long before now. The dealer we bought it from has closed up shop and left town. So, you must decide if the gamble is worth the cost. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 8:59:56 PM EDT
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In before shit talking Toyota owners........ Well, you already know the answer don't you...bitter, good as a beer, bad as an attitude. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 9:05:32 PM EDT
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There was two options in the lifetime category: Powertrain only, and powertrain + all electric stuff. The lifetime powertrain only I can buy for $1265.00 Bought a 2015 Ram 2500 and got the Chrysler lifetime "roof to road bumper to bumper" warranty. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 9:40:52 PM EDT
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If you start putting mods on your Jeep.......they will try to disqualify repairs every time it needs service. 
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Posted: 3/7/2018 9:55:34 PM EDT
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Mine came with lifetime warranty at purchase in 09 - never once used it. Too many stipulations and BS to keep it valid. The mark-up paying stealer prices for oil changes will cost more than repairs.
If something breaks on a Jeep, upgrade it - don't replace it with same OEM POS. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 9:57:22 PM EDT
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I got it. I think with all the electronics it's a good deal.
As others have said, you can get it cheaper... Your price for the factory backed Mopar Max Care $100 deductible lifetime unlimited mileage extended service contract is $2665, (MSRP is $3965) and the $200 deductible is $2340, (MSRP is $3740). |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 11:33:17 PM EDT
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For my Jeep, 08 unlimited rubicon, I upgraded the included 2008 powertrain to the full warranty for $1800 when I bought it ten years ago. So far they've replaced the engine, front u-joints and steering components, starter(twice), radio(three times), and more I'm sure I've forgotten.
Definitely worth it to never pay more than $100 for an issue. The rental and towing coverage stopped at 7 years, but the rest of the warranty continues. I actually have to take it in this month for it's 10 year inspection to keep the warranty valid. My jeep has only catalog dealer installed extras. So I haven't had warranty challenging issues, even with the steel bumpers, winch, lights, and I forget what else I've had put on there. I was looking at jeep/mopar catalog lifts years ago, but I haven't done rock crawling or really aggressive off-roading since the engine was replaced. Winch and d-rings still come in handy dealing with stuff around my ranch though. One note, the warranty does not extend to the "upgraded" parts, even mopar stuff. Just stuck to their stuff so they really can't challenge and try to say that heavy bumper caused the failure of something else, when they make, market, and installed it. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 11:42:51 PM EDT
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Over the years we have purchased several items including vehicles that had some "Lifetime" feature attached to the deal. Without fail the "Lifetime" turned out to be how long the seller would remain in business. Lifetime oil changes on a new 1990 Ford Escort (it was a step up from what I had been driving). We got two oil changes and when we took it to the dealer for number three we found it had changed ownership and the new guys would not honor the "Lifetime". Regarding Jeeps, we still have a 2003 Wrangler we bought new in November 2003. It has around 110,000 miles on it. We have rebuilt the transmission, replaced every electronic control module (there are 3), replaced the rear main seal while the transmission was out, replaced the exhaust from the manifold back. On our 4th set of tires and we still love that little Jeep. We will never trade it off. Other vehicles have come and gone, including two other Jeep Wranglers, but that little TJ is still with us. IF we had purchased a "Lifetime" warranty I'm sure it would have expired long before now. The dealer we bought it from has closed up shop and left town. So, you must decide if the gamble is worth the cost.  Funny shit... Did you buy the warranties out of the same van you bought your "high end" speakers? I did my research.. warranty and contract is displayed right on Chrysler site when logged in.. expires in 2099...damn near covers everything.
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Posted: 3/7/2018 11:44:44 PM EDT
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Yeah, I was going to buy a Jeep or dodge just because of it. Fwiw- you can buy it from other dealers for cheaper. Search the Jeep forums. I don't know that you have years to decide. |
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Posted: 3/7/2018 11:46:22 PM EDT
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if you keep it for 20 years thats money well spent
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Posted: 3/7/2018 11:47:35 PM EDT
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What model?
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Posted: 3/7/2018 11:54:05 PM EDT
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i got an 8yr 100k mile esp from ford for $1580 w/ a $100 deductible. keep shopping
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Posted: 3/8/2018 12:13:29 AM EDT
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If you have to ask whether or not a $3k warranty is a good idea on a brand new vehicle, you should probably be asking if that particular vehicle was a good idea... Watching them crawfish was hilarious |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 12:58:31 AM EDT
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Negative. Just can't be some radical mod. I forgot the name but it's a law named after an act or case law. Someone can Google it. Am I the only one left who doesn't buy extended warranties? If the dealer is selling them there's money to be made for them. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 1:04:34 AM EDT
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i got an 8yr 100k mile esp from ford for $1580 w/ a $100 deductible. keep shopping |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 1:09:08 AM EDT
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$3100 into a CD or something. Let grow and use as down payment on the next vehicle when this one wears out. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 1:10:33 AM EDT
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See what voids said warranty on the contract. Lift kit, non-OEM mods, they have safe guards built into contracts like that. Does it require you have it serviced at the stealership for fluid changes?
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Posted: 3/8/2018 1:33:01 AM EDT
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I already found articles about Jeep owners getting tripped up over options like lift kits |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 3:30:29 AM EDT
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Did you miss the "lifetime" part? 100k miles ain't shit these days. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 3:50:08 AM EDT
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Chrysler Lifetime Warranty sold online
I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee and a Ram 1500 4x4 and both have the lifetime warranty w/ $100.00 ded. Wife's Jeep got totaled in a hail storm and we got a prorated portion back. Replaced her Jeep with another new one and got another lifetime warranty. What I did was do the online quote, printed it out, and told the dealership they can sell me the same policy for the same price+ $50.00 for their time to fill out the single sheet of paper and each dealer took it. Well below the MSRP of the policy that they are selling you. I purchased the GMPP extended coverage before on GM vehicles and that was done online. No issues. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 5:08:00 AM EDT
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Toyota dealer offered me an extended lifetime warranty for $700 or so. I asked if the warranty was directly from "Toyota Motor Corporation", and the sales manager said "yes, absolutely. It's thru Toyota Motor Corp". So we started doing the paperwork. He pulls out an official-looking extended warranty agreement from "Acme Warranty Company". When I confronted him, he started explaining that Acme and Toyota "provided the same warranty..." and that I could get any repairs performed in their Service Department. Idiots. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 5:12:56 AM EDT
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Mopar Maxcare is the shit. you can buy it anytime up to 40k miles, even on used Jeeps if its less than 40k. Lots of threads on jeep forum. it is definitly cheaper online, but is sticky buying out of state in some states. Its lifetime up until the value of the repair exceeds the depreciated value of the vehicle if I remember. Buy the $100 deductible / lifetime one. They have long lists of everything that is covered online. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 6:53:33 AM EDT
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Obviously read the fine print, generally speaking its never bad idea to get an extended warranty when purchasing a Chrysler product.
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Posted: 3/8/2018 7:56:51 AM EDT
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Well if they won't pay more than the value of the car it's not much of a lifetime warranty, particularly for something like a minivan or passenger car. How fast is one of those little Fiats going to worth less than a new transmission?
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Posted: 3/8/2018 8:18:57 AM EDT
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In before shit talking Toyota owners........ As a general rule, any extended warranty is a bad bet . . . unless you're the guy selling the extended warranty. Will some folks benefit? Sure, but most won't. Don't you imagine the sellers of warranties have worked the numbers? |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 8:26:11 AM EDT
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Check other dealerships around the country, you can find a better deal.
Try looking on Wrangler forum. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 8:46:49 AM EDT
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I'm going to look into a Power Wagon in a couple of years if I can get a massive warranty that is actually worth something.
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Posted: 3/8/2018 8:53:29 AM EDT
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If it requires me to have a dealership do regular service, then no way. I do my own service, and I'll save enough money doing it myself and not buying the warranty to come out ahead, especially when they basically total your vehicle in the future when repairs become too expensive. chevy actually rebated my warranty $$ when I traded the truck in and had never used it. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 9:18:23 AM EDT
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Would need to see the details on what exactly is covered, seen too many cases of shit not being covered on extended warranties. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 9:25:25 AM EDT
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As noted above: Read every bit of it and don't take the salesman's word for anything.
A lot of those warranties have a ton of little gotchas in them so they can avoid covering things. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 9:29:20 AM EDT
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The best advice I ever got from a dealer sales guy about add-on warranties:"The house always wins."
Maybe not with every customer, but overall. It's like any other insurance in that most people never collect or get back the cost of the initial purchase, or at the very least, they lose the use of that money and its potential value over the same time. Still, it might be a good purchase for certain customers. The terms can be onerous as far as what the warranty buyer has to do to maintain coverage and you can be certain that you will have to be able to prove every bit of your end. Also, it's unlikely to be a "no questions asked" deal and there is a chance you will have to have claims approved above dealer level. Be prepared to be turned down and have to spend hours on the phone to appeal. I oversee a 70-vehicle fleet and all our purchases included generous powertrain and 3/36 bumper-to-bumper coverage. We still have issues getting stupid stuff fixed and paint issues are a nightmare. However, as a Jeep owner, I think the odds are you will have issues with a Jeep product. I have never seen an FCA/Dodge/Chrysler vehicle that wasn't a crap heap that failed in many ways, but mostly power and drivetrain. Also electrical. And HVAC. And interiors. My in-laws swear by Dodge and can't learn from their constant breakdowns. I know several fleets running Chargers that hate them for maintenance. Looks good, lots of cool points, fast, neat features, etc., but falling apart at 40K miles. If peace of mind is important to you, and you can afford the warranty, and you can afford the upkeep, and you are conveniently located near a competent, stable, and accommodating dealership, and you like the vehicle enough to keep it past the typical life of major components, and you will be a hard enough user to actually wear out stuff...buy the warranty. $3100 is a lot of cash, but a major repair can suck the bottom out of most people's accessible savings, so... |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 9:33:35 AM EDT
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dealership I worked at had a ram owner that paid a 100 dollar deductible on at least three repairs that were well over 2500 dollars each time
and that was just this one guy the high end warranty from chrysler is pretty good |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 10:45:07 AM EDT
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Would need to see the details on what exactly is covered, seen too many cases of shit not being covered on extended warranties. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 10:58:40 AM EDT
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It’s a good deal if keeping the vehicle. The mfr knows that most people will trade at a relatively earlier time - so the risk is lower to them.
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Posted: 3/8/2018 11:36:01 AM EDT
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People are discussing 2 different things in this thread. Factory extended warranties and third party warranties. Two totally different animals.
Wife's 12 town and country - we paid 1800 for it. Covered rear a/c, covered dash cruise switch, covered thermostat. I would have thought thermostat not covered wear item. The last repair was in 17 at almost 100k. Im really happy with MaxCare lifetime warranty. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 11:43:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Coincidently, I was just processing the thought of a $3,000 warranty against the repairs my wife's 2012 Camry has needed . . . . hmmm, nada, zilch, zip. Some tires and oil, which I assume are not covered by warranty. So, then I got thinking about my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I bought used four years ago at 110,000 miles. I've had to do some stuff (bent axle, brakes, an electrical fix, battery, tires, etc.). Even that old heep would not justify a $3,000 warranty. As a general rule, any extended warranty is a bad bet . . . unless you're the guy selling the extended warranty. Will some folks benefit? Sure, but most won't. Don't you imagine the sellers of warranties have worked the numbers? If you're keeping the car, the warranty works. If you're selling under 100k then probably not. It doesn't take long to hit $3k in repairs at a dealer... |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 11:46:43 AM EDT
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Well if they won't pay more than the value of the car it's not much of a lifetime warranty, particularly for something like a minivan or passenger car. How fast is one of those little Fiats going to worth less than a new transmission? |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 11:47:55 AM EDT
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Mopar Maxcare is the shit. you can buy it anytime up to 40k miles, even on used Jeeps if its less than 40k. Lots of threads on jeep forum. it is definitly cheaper online, but is sticky buying out of state in some states. Its lifetime up until the value of the repair exceeds the depreciated value of the vehicle if I remember. Buy the $100 deductible / lifetime one. They have long lists of everything that is covered online. |
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Posted: 3/8/2018 1:58:27 PM EDT
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I used to have a wk, there are dealerships selling these online for far less than $3k. Some were around $2k if i remember correctly. Check jeepgarage.org i think it was posted on there.
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Posted: 3/8/2018 11:22:31 PM EDT
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Zeigler.
http://www.chryslerfactoryplans.com/ |
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