additional warranty?
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From: wichita ks
additional warranty?
I am in the final steps of buying a z and the dealership is offering me additional warranties for my new car. The warranty covers the vehicle bumper to bumper/ roof to road, and specifically tells you we will cover wear and tear. The maintenance program covers all the oil changes, filters, and chassis lubrications on the vehicle.
I am not sure if I can post the website he gave me to view the details.
but my question is if I only drive the car lets say 5K per year do I need it or not.
hope someone can help me.
thanks
I am not sure if I can post the website he gave me to view the details.
but my question is if I only drive the car lets say 5K per year do I need it or not.
hope someone can help me.
thanks
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If they are trying to sell you a true "bumper-to-bumper" warranty including wear & tear, I would be very cautious. The cost will either be outrageous, or they are not telling you the truth. Even the new car warranty doesn't cover wear & tear. I think this would fall into the too good to be true category.
At 5K miles per year the maintenance program will be a money loser. The time element of the contract will run out long before you get enough service to break even on the cost.
At 5K miles per year the maintenance program will be a money loser. The time element of the contract will run out long before you get enough service to break even on the cost.
Last edited by Gordon Shumway; May 21, 2009 at 02:26 PM.
Burning Brakes
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You didn't say what year car you are getting. If it is a brand new, never titled car. The extended warranty purchase can wait. Includes wear and tear? I really doubt it.
As far as the maintenance program, Based on what you said, doesn't make sence, but, if you plan on driving the car with mileage, it actually is a good deal. But, then again, depends on the selling price of that policy.
As far as the maintenance program, Based on what you said, doesn't make sence, but, if you plan on driving the car with mileage, it actually is a good deal. But, then again, depends on the selling price of that policy.
Drifting
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You didn't say what year car you are getting. If it is a brand new, never titled car. The extended warranty purchase can wait. Includes wear and tear? I really doubt it.
As far as the maintenance program, Based on what you said, doesn't make sence, but, if you plan on driving the car with mileage, it actually is a good deal. But, then again, depends on the selling price of that policy.
As far as the maintenance program, Based on what you said, doesn't make sence, but, if you plan on driving the car with mileage, it actually is a good deal. But, then again, depends on the selling price of that policy.
and than driving home 
