Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

[Z06] Warranty question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 11, 2005 | 11:56 PM
  #1  
dlrshort's Avatar
dlrshort
Thread Starter
Intermediate
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: Beachwood NJ
Default Warranty question

I am purchasing a 2002 Z06 with only 2500 miles. Unfortunately, it is out of warranty. Do any of you have any suggestions regarding purchasing an extended program somewhere? Are there any good values or is it a waste of money?

Dave S.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 02:19 AM
  #2  
Shylor's Avatar
Shylor
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,984
Likes: 0
From: Central Coast CA
Default

Don't you have to buy those BEFORE the factory warranty expires?
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 04:59 AM
  #3  
sandmanusd's Avatar
sandmanusd
Drifting
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,941
Likes: 1
From: Central CA
Default

Originally Posted by Shylor
Don't you have to buy those BEFORE the factory warranty expires?

Same question here... my 02 has 4400 miles on it... it was born on 9/27/02... so I still have a few months left on mine... any suggestions? whats a good price for an exclusive warranty? brands?
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 05:47 AM
  #4  
Shylor's Avatar
Shylor
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,984
Likes: 0
From: Central Coast CA
Default

Contact Ken Fichtner for the best deals.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 08:22 AM
  #5  
dlrshort's Avatar
dlrshort
Thread Starter
Intermediate
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: Beachwood NJ
Default

There are warranty companies out there who I believe will allow you to purchase when youre out of warranty from the manufacturer. How do I contact Ken Fichtner? Thanks.

Dave S.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 10:10 AM
  #6  
soblad's Avatar
soblad
Instructor
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
From: South Lake Tahoe Ca.
Default Fichtner's contact

Originally Posted by dlrshort
There are warranty companies out there who I believe will allow you to purchase when youre out of warranty from the manufacturer. How do I contact Ken Fichtner? Thanks.

Dave S.
Fichtner Chevrolet
Laurel, Montana
406-628-4618
Buy only GM's Major Guard I just extended mine with no ded. $920.00
36 mos./ 36,000 miles
2002-Z06
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 01:17 PM
  #7  
not08crmanymore's Avatar
not08crmanymore
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 57,408
Likes: 164
From: queensbury ny
Default warranty

i bought a gmpp in 2000 when i bought my 95.so it was way out of warranty.
Reply
Old Jun 12, 2005 | 04:18 PM
  #8  
dlrshort's Avatar
dlrshort
Thread Starter
Intermediate
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: Beachwood NJ
Default

Originally Posted by jessem
i bought a gmpp in 2000 when i bought my 95.so it was way out of warranty.
Jessem, where did you buy the warranty? What did it cover?

Thanks.

Dave S.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 08:07 AM
  #9  
MVR 155's Avatar
MVR 155
Safety Car
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 4,847
Likes: 10
From: Bartlett, IL
Cruise-In XI Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Default

I believe you can still purchase warranty for a car that has expired, it is certainly more expensive and I believe requires an inspection by dealer service dept. I also believe there is a time period for the warranty to take effect (30-60 days or something like that).
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 04:08 PM
  #10  
Shylor's Avatar
Shylor
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 6,984
Likes: 0
From: Central Coast CA
Default

Ken has his own thread on the forum.
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 07:37 PM
  #11  
WildWolf's Avatar
WildWolf
Melting Slicks
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 2,350
Likes: 38
From: Dix Hills, NY
Default

Also check out www.warrantydirect.com I like the fact that I can take my baby to a shop that is not the dealer.
Reply
Old Jun 13, 2005 | 11:42 PM
  #12  
Bill Dearborn's Avatar
Bill Dearborn
Tech Contributor
25 Year Member
Liked
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 41,058
Likes: 9,820
From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
Default

Originally Posted by WildWolf
Also check out www.warrantydirect.com I like the fact that I can take my baby to a shop that is not the dealer.
Only one problem they will not take Z06 models since they are performance cars.

Bill
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 06:43 AM
  #13  
WildWolf's Avatar
WildWolf
Melting Slicks
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 2,350
Likes: 38
From: Dix Hills, NY
Default

How about www.1sourceautowarranty.com ? This was the company I would have gone with if I didn't find warrantydirect.

Last edited by WildWolf; Jun 14, 2005 at 06:53 AM.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 11:47 AM
  #14  
slow99's Avatar
slow99
Instructor
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Shylor
Contact Ken Fichtner for the best deals.
i know ken's great but jason walter at ross downing, beat fitchner's price by over $150 for me, just bought my GMPP major gaurd last week. yes you have to do it b/f the factory warranty expires to qualify for GMPP. give jason a call, you will not be sorry, PM me for details.
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:16 PM
  #15  
3XBlack6spd's Avatar
3XBlack6spd
Drifting
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 1,770
Likes: 2
From: IL
Default

only Do the GMPP guys...no aftermarket crap!
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 03:25 PM
  #16  
slow99's Avatar
slow99
Instructor
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 195
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by 3XBlack6spd
only Do the GMPP guys...no aftermarket crap!
yes! and call jason at ross downing!
Reply
Old Jun 14, 2005 | 07:16 PM
  #17  
sandmanusd's Avatar
sandmanusd
Drifting
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,941
Likes: 1
From: Central CA
Default

Originally Posted by 3XBlack6spd
only Do the GMPP guys...no aftermarket crap!
why is that? am I paying a premium price just cuz it says "GM" on it? is the service any better? if I get a low deductable full bumper to bumper exclusive warranty for cheaper, what incentives are there to get GM over that for more money? Please tell
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Warranty question





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:48 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE