I recently got a flyer in the mail about the GM Protection Plan for my
2004 Tahoe. It states that 3 years additional "warranty" coverage is $1500. But wait, this "warranty" starts on the date you buy it and is added to your current mileage! Since my car is only 1.5 years old, that means it's really only 1.5 years of additonal coverage for $1500!How is this a good deal? Why not start the coverage when the manufacturer's warranty ends???
Adam
Adam Leinss wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@toughguy.net:
well, if all you stated is true i think its a great plan for GM to offer and anyone, other than me, to purchase!...just think?? more profit!!...i like to see profit for GM!!...most of us stock holders do........if it were another product i wouldnt buy the warranty myself tho..................
Sucks.
Sadly Adam, it is indeed true. And of course there's a mileage kicker as well. If you don't drive your vehicle alot, you really lose on their Protection Plan.
Don't buy it, then. I buy every couple years and always turn down all the "extras". They are nothing but "cash cows" for the company...but no one forces you to buy them.
Jane
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Jane, you're preaching to the converted. The only time I have ever purchased an extended warranty on anything was my first LCD computer monitor, because I didn't have a feel for the longevity of the product or technology yet. And I wouldn't do it again.
Smart man. I don't purchase them, either. Companies make all kinds of money on them.
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They must think they have a lot of stupid customers. If I got that offer I'd be insulted enough to dump my GM car to prove to them I'm not that stupid.
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