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Doc-Man  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Shreveport, Louisiana |
posted 10-28-2001 11:46 AM
    
Hello boys and girls, I need some advice. I have a 2000 black kat with 1800 miles on it. I only drive it on sunny days and it stays in the garage with a cover on it the rest of the time. I have 5 cars(none of the others as cool as the prowler) so It is not a daily driver. My question is this: The factory 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty will be out soon and I need to know if I should buy an extended warranty before this happens. I'm a little worried about things like pitting wheels, low tire sensors not working, and other warranty problems previously posted on the site. My cat has been puurrect so far and I am not sure if I should spend the money on the extended warranty if I'm only driving 3,000 miles a year. What do you think? Doc-Man |
FL Phil                 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Kissimmee, FL USA |
posted 10-28-2001 12:25 PM
It is an insurance policy. I have 2 Prowlers with 7 year 75K miles extended warranty and think it is worth the price. Make sure you shop around for the extended warranty. Prowler parts are not cheap but the decision is ultimately yours, good luck. ------------------ This message has been edited by CA Phil on 10-28-2001 at 12:27 PM |
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Ken Carter Prowler Junkie From:Naples, Fl., USA |
posted 10-28-2001 01:15 PM
This maybe a dumb question, but I have never owned a car more than about 2 years, and therefore have never been interested in an extended warranty before now. Obviously the Prowler is different. I can't see myself ever selling it. Where do you shop around for an extended warranty? What is the maximum time you can get one for (20-25 years I hope)?Is the dead line for buying one before the factory warranty ends? This is a very important issue, so please those who have experience respond!!!! Thanks Ken |
KAT 2K POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Memphis, IN |
posted 10-28-2001 06:48 PM
I got a 7yr 50.000mi Max care zero deductible warranty from a local dealer for $900.00 11mo after I purchased the Kat. I believe as long as the car is still under warranty you can get it extended. The dealer said every year you wait the price goes up. I think warranty is well worth the money because you could spend this in one visit on this type of car. The cost of the warranty is up to the dealer that sells it so shop around. |
Rickster POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:St. Louis, MO USA |
posted 10-28-2001 07:37 PM
I also purchased the 7/50 ($50 ded) max care warranty, paid $800. |
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Daryl Prowler Junkie From:Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
posted 10-28-2001 07:45 PM
I also got the 7yr./50k warranty. Paid $960 for it, cost me a bit more b/c I waited after the 12 month period. The price increases one sum after you wait 12 months, then increases again after 24 months (I think I have that correct). Just make sure you shop around for the warranty, the list price is somewhere around $1600 if I remember correctly. You can buy your warranty off of any chrysler dealer and any dealer will honor it. But, realize that it can sometimes be a fight to get the dealer to honor the extended warranty and if you purchased the warranty from a dealer other than the one you are having the car worked on at, it may be even more difficult to get repairs done. Like others have said, with this type of car, an extended warranty is well worth it. It's not the type of car you'd want to take to Midas to get worked on. |
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Phil Robbins Prowler Newbie From:Scottsdale, AZ. USA |
posted 10-28-2001 11:43 PM
If you purchase the extended warranty you are betting the vehicle will break and the insurance (warranty) company is betting it won't. Now they are not in business to loose money, and they set the prices, so who do you think is making the better wager? I know there will be tails of occurrences that it has paid to have the warranty. But on the average it is money thrown away. |
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Phil Robbins Prowler Newbie From:Scottsdale, AZ. USA |
posted 10-29-2001 12:01 AM
To go further into my last reply. I was a Harley-Davidson dealer and sold extended warranties. Not very many, because I don't believe in them. But when I did sell one, for say $800.00, my commission was 50% or $400.00. So the insurance company was only getting $400.00 and with that they paid out future claims. Does that give a better indication of how few claims were paid for them to still make a profit? And yes, they were excellent about paying any and all claims. It is just that the vast majority never have a claim. You are betting against yourself anytime you purchase an extended warranty. |
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 10-29-2001 02:28 AM
How much are the clips for the top? How much are the center piece for the rims? Think either of them have any chance of breaking in the future? The roof itself is something like $2500. How many have had trouble with the input sensor? The labor cost is included, I presume. ------------------ |
Richard Jackson POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Fairfield, Ohio |
posted 10-29-2001 07:24 PM
My experience with Chrysler's extended warranties is pretty sad. I had the original van from hell. Everything on the van that could go bad or break did. Not only did the dealer try to charge me and say it was a non warranty issue, they would recharge me for the same item if it was repaired incorrectly and returned the second time for a redo. Example of their warranty: Both front power windows stopped functioning. Problem: a nylon belt broke and needed replaced. NOT covered under warranty. If the motor had broken for the power window, that would be covered. I have a list of 10 to 15 similar items on that 1988 Dodge Caravan LE aka the van from hell. Sorry to go on, but don't believe it until you have to use it! Richard ------------------
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Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 10-29-2001 07:47 PM
My warranty ran out in July. I'm out there now with no warranty. I have never seen the need for an extended warranty, so I guess I'll just take my chances. ------------------ |
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Doc-Man POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Shreveport, Louisiana |
posted 10-29-2001 09:43 PM
Thanks for all of the input. Doc-Man |
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Voodoo Prowler Junkie From:Chatham, NJ |
posted 10-30-2001 01:10 AM
Doc-Man, My Kat is also a 2000 with 16000 miles and still rising. I got a 7yr/100,000 mile one when I picked up my Kitty. The cost was $910. It's been well worth it. I've had a rim that the crome just fell off of and a few other things that have been fully covered. It's paid itself off already. You never can tell when something will pop up. If even one or two thing go wrong it will pay itself off a couple of times over. Look at it this way, you have insurance on your Kat, right? Would you leave your driveway without it? I doubt it. It's there for peace of mind and if you never have to use it GREAT. But if you one day do need it....... Your choice but think about it. Voodoo |
Harry Findley POA Site Supporter Cantankerous Ol Fart From:Joyce, Washington, 98343 USA |
posted 10-30-2001 12:12 PM
Due to the rather exorbanant prices of the Prowler parts, an extended warranty only makes common sense. Somewhere down the line, if not today, maybe next week or next year, you'll wish you had taken an extended policy out. I have a 7yr/75K policy that I purchased from Bob Cooper @ Causeway Chrysler - 1-800-259-5337, & he will sell you a policy for $100 over cost. This is the DaimlerChrysler Maximum Care service contract. The peace of mind is well worth the cost. ------------------ This message has been edited by Harry Findley on 10-30-2001 at 12:33 PM |
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Phil Robbins Prowler Newbie From:Scottsdale, AZ. USA |
posted 10-30-2001 03:43 PM
Voodoo, I don't know how you can say the extended warranty has paid for itself already. It does not go into effect until your 3 year, 36,000 mile factory warranty expires. Since your cat is a 2000 with only 16,000 miles it must still be covered under that original factory warranty. |
catterumpus Prowler Junkie From:rapid city, SD USA |
posted 10-30-2001 09:09 PM
We have one year and 4K on our Kat and I think we'll bet on the extended warranty. It's one of those low risk, high consequence deals. They made the Prowlers pretty well, and the odds of something breaking are small, but if it does it can cost a bunch. Like Voodoo and Harry Findley said, if its your luck that something breaks, your extended warranty has paid for itself. For us the peace of mind is the deciding factor. ------------------ |
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FL Phil POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Kissimmee, FL USA |
posted 10-30-2001 09:20 PM
If you have a reasonable relationship with your dealer or maintenance dealer you should not have any issues with warranty or extended warranty issues. ------------------ |
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