posted 01-31-2004 11:23 AM                  

What are other owners' thoughts on extended warranties for the vehicle? I know the general "extended warranties are a ripoff" argument since, well, someone must be making a lot of money off of them or else they wouldn't exist. Can anyone think of a good reason for getting an extended warranty aside from peace of mind?

The one on my motorcycle paid itself off, but then again I new its engine was notorious for oil leaks after 10k when I bought it

posted 01-31-2004 11:53 AM                  

That actually is important info...I will be driving this kat a lot, this coming from the guy who drove from SB to Seattle to have a beer with a friend, turn around, and drive back. I did see redwoods on the way

Related question: for folks that have an extended warranty, from whom did you get it? A number of "third-party" warranty firms I've checked don't offer coverage for Prowlers.

posted 01-31-2004 12:05 PM                  

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Call 911 - there is a Prowler in my garage....
Y2K Silver Millennium Edition and '01 Orange Versace' Edition

posted 01-31-2004 12:14 PM                  

Note to self: the search results for the boards are in reverse chronological order, so be sure to go through all to avoid looking like a ja*****...and since this place is so popular there's a lot to search

Anyway, so if you got suckered in and read this far, the best I can think of is some more pics of Tigger (my prowler), Joshua Tree at night, and the Salton Sea:
http://www.dashboardbuddha.com/photo_album_guts/joshua_tree_01_04/digicam/digicam.html

(I was behind the camera, so am not there)

posted 01-31-2004 12:32 PM                  

On the other hand, to error is human,,,,to forgive is against POA policy, lol.

posted 01-31-2004 01:16 PM                  

I've been examining adding other FM changers to replace or augment or replace the stock changer. I don't think too much can be done with the in-dash radio itself. Crutchfield et. al. don't seem to make wiring harnesses or dash adapters for aftermarket radio systems specifically for the Prowler. I did see this suggesting that it may be the same as one of the truck dashboards :

http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001206.html

Anyone used dash mounting kits for any of those vehicles in a Prowler? The real trick is figuring out what aftermarket radios may be compatible with the steering wheel mounted controls. If any are, then perhaps it would be feasible to install an in-dash changer as opposed to the FM one. If the stock changer isn't terribly reliable, it may be enough to force my hand and start figuring all this out and deciphering the wiring...maybe having EE friends in college may finally pay off

I hate getting a new car and being forced to start shopping for upgrades

posted 01-31-2004 02:58 PM                  

Hint for Cali prowler buyers: pay attention to mileage on out of state vehicles...if it's less then 7500 you may not be able to buy it, even if from a dealer.