[Z06] extended coverage z06
Racer
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Gurnee IL
This the gouge I got from the warrranty honey at my local GM dealer. According to her you can get the extended warranty right up to the last day before the original expires. She read that right out of the GM brochure. Just do it before it expires. She advised me to come in about 2 weeks before mine expires in April 2007. Also, if you have less then 24,000 miles on the car it gets a little cheaper. I got quoted $1,400 for a 3 year/30,000 mile and $1,600 for a 4 year/40,000 mile extended. How does that compare to Ross Downing?
Ed
Ed
You will save a good $300 from Jason at Ross Downing on the above quotes.....just did it myself last fall. Call Jason!
Z06_Bob
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Valley Lee MD
ED
Melting Slicks
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From: North Bend WA
I just wanted to follow up and mention that my own strategy didn't work out at all. I did try this with the local dealership and they won't even get within $300 of what I was quoted by one of our online Corvette Forum supporting vendors. Needless to say, if they are that eager NOT to take my money, it's going to be spent supporting our vendors! 
Steve T.
Steve T.
I definitely agree to have your local dealer give you a quote. You can establish or re-establish a good working relationship with them (if you haven't already) by purchased the GMPP from them, and there is a good chance they might haggle a bit if you can quote lower prices elsewhere. That will also be my strategy.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: San Antonio Texas
Be careful on extended warranties!
There are also two diff types of plans. Some are warranties. Other plans are insurance products. I am no expert, but I would think that the ins pol would be better because those companies should have a "best book" rating. This rating shows the financial condition of the company.
Just something to think about.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: San Antonio Texas
Manufacturer warranties (3 yr/36 month, etc)
I recently purchased a late model Taurus with 10k miles and a late model LeSabre with 13k miles. I purchased these via a friend who located them at a national auto action. Both cars had minor front end damage. After I had cars fixed and brought them home, I contacted respective dealers for more specific info on these cars.
I was surprised to hear that both Ford and GM had branded these cars in their warranty system. No more warranty even though I was within the proper time frame and miles.
Not a problem for me, as I have many friends who are mechanics, and the Buick is one of the most reliable car in the country. Ford is also extremely reliable. I have since put another 15k on the Ford--no problems. I have put only 2k miles on the Buick.
My point: Be careful if you buy a wrecked car (even with minor damage). Call the manufacturer to see if the vehicle is still within warranty--before you make the deal.
Ed V
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Naples Florida
I am not a dealer, but I read a ton of trade journals, etc. According to media reports, about a dozen warranty companies go bankrupt every year. I used to have a friend at a Toyota dealership, and he quietly sold me ext warrs on regular pass cars, even though they were out of warranty.
There are also two diff types of plans. Some are warranties. Other plans are insurance products. I am no expert, but I would think that the ins pol would be better because those companies should have a "best book" rating. This rating shows the financial condition of the company.
Just something to think about.
There are also two diff types of plans. Some are warranties. Other plans are insurance products. I am no expert, but I would think that the ins pol would be better because those companies should have a "best book" rating. This rating shows the financial condition of the company.
Just something to think about.
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 372
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From: Ft. Lauderdale FL
billyz06-2003,
Were you ever able to find coverage for your Z06? GMPP and Warranty Direct are a no go for me. I'm not too sure about the plan offered by the dealership where I bought the car. I researched the warranty company they use and it looks like a fly-by-night company ready to roll up the doors at any minute, probably an insurance type company rather than a warranty provider.
Still open for suggestions
Were you ever able to find coverage for your Z06? GMPP and Warranty Direct are a no go for me. I'm not too sure about the plan offered by the dealership where I bought the car. I researched the warranty company they use and it looks like a fly-by-night company ready to roll up the doors at any minute, probably an insurance type company rather than a warranty provider.
Still open for suggestions
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 67
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From: vancouver bc
When I bought mine it came with an extended warranty through 2010 from American Mercury. FWIW the seller claimed to have never had any problems with them, (although there were no major claims just petty stuff like the rear deck lid not popping up far enough etc...). Also, a couple of mechanics I've talked too have said they have never had any real problem with them either, (and one of them is quick to complain about outfits that try to cut corners or grind hard on price).
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