posted 06-20-2006 07:12 PM                  

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Originally posted by pr4mncplus:
Does anyone know why the 7 year warranty on the 2002's are different from one color model to the next? Do the Candy Red's NOT offer it?? Thanks.

Dave

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I haven't researched this in a couple of years, but this old info may be of some use:

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Originally posted by GRROWL on 04-29-2004 04:20 PM:

Here's the scoop:

Up through October '01:
3 yr / 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper

Nov '01 to July 9, 2002
3 yr / 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper
PLUS
7 yr /100,000 mile "Powertrain Pledge"

purchased 7/9/02 or later:
3 yr / 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper
PLUS
7 yr / 70,000 mile powertrain warranty

I'm not going to get into the definition of "purchased". It probably means the "in-service date", so be careful.

My point is, if you ask about "warranties", it's likely that you're not going to be offered information on the "Powertrain Pledge".

-GRROWL

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If you want to search prior threads, try searching for "powertrain" posted by "GRROWL"

posted 06-21-2006 04:56 PM                  

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Originally posted by Rpowell593:
I know my in service date is 3-30-02, and I think I only have the 3/36, but I'm not positive.

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The new incentive program, announced this past Wednesday, includes up to $2,500 consumer cash on select 2002 model year Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge cars, trucks and minivans purchased now through February 28. The seven-year/100,000-mile powertrain protection plan on all Chrysler Group vehicles remains in effect until March 31.

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posted 06-21-2006 05:03 PM                  

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Originally posted by pr4mncplus:
The IN-SERVICE date was 5-2-2002 and the vehicle only had the 3/36 not the 7/70 or 7/100.

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All Chryslers were covered by the 7-year "Powertrain Pledge" in May 2002.

"May sales were driven by the strength of our products and our dealer body, which aggressively supported our National Minivan Sales Event," said Gary Dilts, Senior Vice President - Sales, DaimlerChrysler Corporation. "The National Minivan Sales Event is helping drive customers into our dealerships, while the seven-year Powertrain Pledge on all Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles demonstrates that Chrysler Group stands behind the quality of its products."
http://www.autointell.com/News-2002/June-2002/June-2002-1/June-05-02-p6.htm

posted 06-21-2006 05:15 PM                  

To help your search:

Google: " Chrysler Powertrain Pledge"

POA: " powertrain " posted by " GRROWL " (there's about a dozen".

I'll leave with a story, but first a disclaimer - I have no idea what is covered by any of these programs, but I do know that the 3/36 original warranty is covered by Chrysler directly, the MaxCare extended warranty is handled by a totally different division (if even within Chrysler) than the original. I suspect that the "Powertrain Pledge" (whatever that is) is handled by neither, and now that it's out of current "production", you'll have to dig. I suspect that if you ask a dealer "what is my warranty" that the "Powertrain Pledge" will not come up since it's not a warranty (it's a "Pledge"). Now, if you think that I'm being ridiculous, let me leave you with a repeat of the following TRUE BUT UNBELIEVABLE story:

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Originally posted by GRROWL:
You can call it whatever you want, but if it's not the right language, the manufacturer may not acknowledge it. O.K., here's a real, honest-to-goodness story from one of the MAJOR domestic car manufacturers.

I bought a car with the usual 3 year/36 month warranty. After 36,000 miles, but before 50,000 miles, I called customer service and asked if there was a recall or extended warranty on the power-steering rack-and-pinion, which was freezing up and a commonly reported problem on that line of cars. I was told that there wasn't.

A year or so later, I received a postcard that they were now covering the steering problem for up to 5 years/50,000 miles. I called and asked if I was covered since I called to report it during the required time/mileage, but, no, I wasn't covered since it was now after 50,000 miles and my phone call prior to 50,000 miles didn't qualify. I asked why I was told that there was no extended warranty on the steering when I called during the coverage period. I was told,

"WE DON'T HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE STEERING, IT'S AN ADVISORY".

I was then told if I had asked about an "Advisory" on the steering, they would have replaced it at no charge (rather than the $700 it cost me).

Really, truly, I'm not making this up. Again, if you ask about a "warranty" or an "extended warranty", they're likely to not tell you about a "powertrain pledge".

-GRROWL

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posted 06-21-2006 07:17 PM                  

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Originally posted by pr4mncplus:
I still think it's quite odd that some 2002 Prowlers came with the 7/70 while others did not.

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That intrigued me, so I did a little more research. There's a difference on whether the original purchase was on or before July 8, 2002, or after.

ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER website (I know, they've proven to be unreliable in the past), it states that the extended warranty is based upon the original warranty that came with the car as follows:

3/36 for ALL 2006 Model Year
7/70 from 7/9/02 through 2005 Model Year
7/100 11/1/01 through 7/8/02
3/36 prior to 11/1/01

If the "original owner actually took delivery of the new vehicle" in calendar 2002, it's covered by either the 7/70 or 7/100 (according to CHRYSLER). I suggest that anyone that bought within the above windows that might need this coverage in the future should print off the pages from the Chrysler website before they disappear.

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3/36 Basic New Vehicle Warranty
(ALL 2006 Model Year vehicles and vehicles with a warranty start date prior to November 1, 2001.)
„X Powertrain Care Plus
„X Added Care Plus
„X Maximum Care
„X Convenience & Maintenance Plans
7/70 Powertrain Limited Warranty
(Available on vehicles with a warranty start date from July 9, 2002 to the present. This applies to 2002 Model Year vehicles through 2005 Model Year vehicles.)
„X Powertrain Care
„X Added Care Plus
„X Maximum Care
„X Convenience & Maintenance Plans
7/100 Powertrain Limited Warranty
(Available on vehicles with a warranty start date between November 1, 2001 to July 8, 2002.)
„X Added Care Plus
„X Maximum Care
„X Convenience & Maintenance Plans
These plans are available to you if your vehicle is within 48-months and 48,000-miles from the original warranty start date of your vehicle (that is, the date that you or the vehicle's original owner actually took delivery of the new vehicle).

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Again, that's from Chrysler - for all I know they will adhere to this warranty just as well as they did on our wheels.
http://www-5.servicecontracts.chrysler.com/gn/gn_dcscQuestions.html

-GRROWL

posted 06-22-2006 09:35 AM                    

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posted 06-22-2006 01:00 PM                    

To determine which DaimlerChrysler Service Contracts Plan is right for you, please select the warranty coverage below that applies to your new vehicle:

3/36 - NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY
The basic warranty that covers your new vehicle for 3 years (36 months) or
36,000 miles, whichever comes first. ALL 2006 Model Year vehicles and
vehicles original warranty start date prior to November 1, 2001.

7/70 - POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
The extended Powertrain Limited Warranty that provides coverage on selected
powertrain (engine and transmission) components for 7 years (84 months) or
70,000 miles, which ever comes first, after the 3/36 New Vehicle Warranty has
expired. Vehicles original warranty start date from July 9, 2002 to present.
This applies to 2002 Model Year vehicles through 2005 Model Year vehicles.

7/100 - POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
The extended Powertrain Limited Warranty that provides coverage on selected
powertrain (engine and transmission) components for 7 years (84 months) or
100,000 miles, which ever comes first, after the 3/36 New Vehicle Warranty has
expired. Vehicles original warranty start date from November 1, 2001 to July 8, 2002.