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jammer

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posted 11-02-2004 11:07 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jammer     send a private message to jammer   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by jammer
Just been offered a 4 year extension bumper to bumper, 72,000 miles, $0 deductable for $1715. I have till 8/06 on factory and they will extend to 2010. Only have 6500 miles now. Any comments or anyone else get this? What do you think? regards

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posted 11-02-2004 11:55 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for DR PROWLER     send a private message to DR PROWLER   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by DR PROWLER
Jammer,I've always been very Pro-warranty...
To spend $1700 these days doesn't take very much!
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posted 11-02-2004 12:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for cnote6     send a private message to cnote6   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by cnote6
I bought mine about 3yrs ago and paid $850 $0 deduct. This is a Chrysler.
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posted 11-02-2004 12:20 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marty Usher     send a private message to Marty Usher   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Marty Usher
My extended warranty. I had 4 year - 100,000 mile MaxCare warranty BUT the four years was from the original inservice date. I think I paid around $1250 for it when my car had 30,000 miles on it. I have had way more than than that amount covered by the warranty.

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posted 11-02-2004 02:33 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Randy Cobb     send a private message to Randy Cobb   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Randy Cobb
I am also contemplating an extended warranty.

Background - My 2002 Prowler has 9400 miles on it and the initial warranty expires in March 2005 (I think). As you can tell by the mileage, mine is not a daily driver, it is my toy. It is driven on nice days and on some weekends. I don't have the ability, facilities or time to do repairs. The dealer changes the oil.

Questions:

1. Should I purchase from my local dealer even if at a little higher price to possibly receive better treatment with a claim?
2. What is the best level of deductable?
3. Best term?
4. Fair price?

Thanks in advance for your responses!

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I recently bought an extended warranty from Bob Haisler (where Bruce used to work..Bryden Motors?)for $50 over cost. Got 7 yrs/50K with $0 deductible and the cost was about $1295. Call him at 1-800-824-1784. He really sealed the deal and was a pleasure to talk to.

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posted 11-02-2004 07:58 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SuperDave     send a private message to SuperDave   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by SuperDave
I purchased a 7 year 100,000 mile Chrysler warranty for my 1997 model out of fear. Since it was a new model I was not sure that many of the aluminum parts would wear well but I was sure that they would all be *expensive* to replace. I have 26,000 miles on mine so I'll never hit the mileage limit, but since it was purchased in early April 1998 the warranty will expire in 2005.

That said, I'd love to extend that warranty if possible. Any and all ideas would be appreciated!

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jammer - you didn't say where you're getting that warranty. 3rd party? Chrysler? 3rd party warranties can be a dangerous investment. Do your research. Many go under leaving you hanging.

Randy - Since you have time, you still can take the time to decide your need. Remember, the longer you get it for, the higher you'll pay. (ie. getting it now vs in March 05.) You can still get the Chrysler extended warranty as long as the car in service date is under 4 years old (unless they changed that). It should make no difference getting it from your dealer vs any other dealer.

superdave - your only option would be a 3rd party warranty, unless Chrysler offers up a late extended warranty for us, as was stated some time ago. I don't know if they ever did that or not. Let us know what you find out. FYI - the dealer in Louisiana offering extendeds $100 over cost told me to call my insurance company, specifically stating State Farm offers extended warrantys. I haven't called them yet.

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posted 11-03-2004 03:55 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jammer     send a private message to jammer   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by jammer
HI, ya, this is a 3rd party. Thanks for mentioning it. Is the Chrysler extended warranty a "Bumper to Bumper $0 ded.", or just drive train after the first 3 yrs.
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posted 11-03-2004 01:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dale Beaman     send a private message to Dale Beaman   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Dale Beaman
Just talked to my dealer. He offered me the Max Care 7yr / 75,000 miles (which is really 4 yrs / 57,000) extended coverage for $2450 on my 2001 with 18,000 miles. This is a Chrysler plan with full covrage. Is this a good deal?

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posted 11-03-2004 02:15 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marty Usher     send a private message to Marty Usher   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Marty Usher
Dale - I don't know about a 7 year plan but that is almost double my 4 year/100,000 mile plan was two years ago. I think a couple of the dealers that post parts for sale here can get you a quote to compare pricing. I bought mine from Causeway Chrysler in Covington Louisiana at something like $100 over their cost.

Jammer - the Maxcare plan offered THROUGH DC dealers is still administred by an outside firm and they have options for zero, $50, $100, etc. deductible per visit (not per item). Maxcare covers MOST things bumper to bumper but excludes normal wear & tear and items like brake pads, batteries/cables etc. Be sure to read the exclsuions.

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posted 11-03-2004 04:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for wallygator310     send a private message to wallygator310   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by wallygator310
Any Chrysler plan or 3rd party plan starts from the day the car was first sold or transferred from the dealer to a customer. So a 7 year plan that had a start date of 4/1/00 is good till 3/31/07. All the plans go that way.

Again not to belabor the thought, check on the above thread I posted for the cost and phone number for a Chrysler Extended Warranty from Bob Haisler. $1295 for a 7yr/50K warranty w/$0 deductible is a hell of a lot better than $2000+.

Wally

This message has been edited by wallygator310 on 11-03-2004 at 04:57 PM

Dale Beaman

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posted 11-03-2004 06:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dale Beaman     send a private message to Dale Beaman   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Dale Beaman
Wallygator,
Did the dealer have to inspect your car? I talked to a dealer in SC who had a good price but I had to take my car down there for an inspection.

Thanks
Dale
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If you call Chrysler and give the vin number to the warrenty division they can give you all the different options and their cost to you. I was also informed that when I bought my 2002 in Jan. of that year their was a promotion from Chrysler and I have a 7 yr. 75M powertrain coverage. They faxed me a printout. sandy g.
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posted 11-04-2004 01:06 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Dale Beaman     send a private message to Dale Beaman   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Dale Beaman
Well I called Bob and he offered the same thing as my local dealer for only $1430! He gets my business when I am ready to buy one the first of January.
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posted 11-07-2004 04:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for firegabe     send a private message to firegabe   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by firegabe
The Max Care will not cover my third brake light!! Bumper to bumper means nothing now a days. Read the contract bumper to bumper!!!!! (start to finish) I learned alot while they were trying to sell me one for my new Rumble Bee Dodge Truck. A month or so earlier I had the Kat in and the warranty would not cover the third light!! He gave me a song and dance Then I played him the tune of WTF. A police Officer gave me a fix it ticket so it must be important!

Best part he told me that it will include the oil changes. ( I later find out that my Hemi uses more oil and I will have an added charge due uppon service that I allready paid for)

Sit down with a service advisor and read the contract they will let you know. What your getting in to.

Firegabe

P.S. sorry if I sound frustraited

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posted 11-07-2004 08:45 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ALLEY CAT     send a private message to ALLEY CAT   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by ALLEY CAT
Best deals on Chrysler Extended Warranties now are from Bob Haisler - 1-800-824-1784 or email Bob or Brenda at:

mphy98@yahoo.com

Support those that support us!

Independant companies offering extended warranties are a waste of $$$. JMO

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Just used my Chrysler extended warranty for the first time today...clock spring replacement in the steering wheel...I have $100 deductable....cost for repair...$265..so I figure I just used up $165 of the $1,200 I paid for the warranty and still have until 11/07 for coverage...I looked at the warranty as a pre-paid bank account...if I have a few big claims it will pay off, if not..then I guess I gambled wrong...but no hassles today and I am a happy customer....with my air bag light off and my cruise and radio controls working once again.

Be careful with 3rd party warranties...recently it has been in the trade papers that some of these companies have gone "belly up" due to high pay out of claims. I don't think that will be the case with the Chrysler backed program. People are now out of their money and no options to file any future claims.

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posted 11-09-2004 08:37 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for GenoTex     send a private message to GenoTex   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by GenoTex
Anyone needing an extended warranty/ extension of their existing warranty, please feel free to contact:


tgbrenner@alexauto.com.


Tell 'em Geno sent ya

I talked with him yesterday and he is willing to try to be competitive in this market for us. Thanks.

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posted 11-09-2004 08:40 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for DR PROWLER     send a private message to DR PROWLER   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by DR PROWLER
quote:
Originally posted by ALLEY CAT:
Independant companies offering extended warranties are a waste of $$$. JMO



I totally agree.
And half the time they even replace with used parts just to cut the expenses down and always try to find a reason why NOT to pay the claim!
Read the fine print before you buy!

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quote:
Originally posted by DR PROWLER:
And half the time they even replace with used parts just to cut the expenses down and always try to find a reason why NOT to pay the claim!

That's only if you're lucky, a big one recently went out of business leaving a lot of people holding the bag.

-GRROWL

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Firegabe,
I would call DC warranty 1-800#. Your 3rd brake light should be covered under "electrical" items. Maybe a different dealership wouldn't be a problem.

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I got an after market warranty for $1,300 100,000 miles. Paid an extra $100 for 'no deductible' on repairs. Three months after I got it the air conditioner went out - $1,200. A month later the transmission died - $3,200. Prowler's are beautiful, but they are the victim of Chrysler quality control - not good. Did I get my money's worth? Oh ya...
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I got a qoute from my dealer today.
They told me they use a 3rd party now because no one wanted the Chrysler warranty due to the high cost. The warranty co. is JM&A Group.

I gave them my mileage of 9,400 on a 2002.
The quote was a bumper to bumper, for an ADDITIONAL 4 years ending 3/31/09 or 48,000 miles (whichever is sooner), with a $100 deductable for $2,150.

The 3rd party scares me and the price seems a little high.

Thanks in advance for your comments.

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quote:
Originally posted by Randy Cobb:
I got a qoute from my dealer today.
They told me they use a 3rd party now because no one wanted the Chrysler warranty due to the high cost. The warranty co. is JM&A Group.

I gave them my mileage of 9,400 on a 2002.
The quote was a bumper to bumper, for an ADDITIONAL 4 years ending 3/31/09 or 48,000 miles (whichever is sooner), with a $100 deductable for $2,150.

The 3rd party scares me and the price seems a little high.

Thanks in advance for your comments.


My guess is that they can make more money on the 3rd party warranty. JMO

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