=A0=A0I own a chevy s-10 2001 4.3L 4X4 etended cab with 24,000 miles. factory warrant expires in dec. can get an extended war for $1600 (4 extra years) this war. includes just about everything (except the typicals tires brake pads belts ECT). can also get a powertrain only for $1000.
I put on about 7,000 miles a year. also considered bankrolling the money for repairs (if needed) what are your thoughts
thanks snipped-for-privacy@att.net ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ ` Re: extended warranty? Group: alt.trucks.chevy Date: Fri, Oct 10, 2003, 12:44am (CDT+5) From: snipped-for-privacy@HOTMAIL.COM (sf/gf)
I note that you only do 7k miles a year. Thus, your warranty for 4 additional years will only cover you for around 28k miles. $1600 for only 28k miles seems like a lot of money. I would just save the money, get interest on it and have it available in the slim chance you might need it. All of these warranties make money for the warranty companies, which means that for most people, you will pay more for the warranty than you will receive back. On the other hand, you could be one of the unlucky ones and wish you had purchased the warranty. Also, how much is peace of mind worth? Only you can answer that!
Now, if you had told me you did a lot of miles every year, or you had a vehicle with a bad repair history, my advice would be different.
Regards SF ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ SF, what if "I"..... told you that he will very likely need to get that $1800 tranny overhauled in the next 4 years......regardless of mileage......
and that's only the tranny .....what would your advice be then?
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JohnnyHotDog....... PURCHASE "A" WARRANTY........be sure it has good coverage and read it over really well.. but.....PURCHASE "A" WARRANTY regardless.
Marsh Monster ~~advice is cheap......auto repairs ain't~~ .