Gmepp
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Gmepp
I have a 2016 A8 and all the posts about various transmission problems has me concerned. Especially since the 2016's have only a 36,000/3 yr warranty I have been thinking about extended warranties. I would appreciate anyone's experiences with them in general and any opinions as to how much protection they would offer in the event of future A8 problems. I probably will be putting only about 3000 miles per year on the car.
Le Mans Master
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From: Redmond WA
Transmission would be one of those things you'd think they couldn't dispute, it's a major part of the powertrain.
You might fight them over a $700 headlight, but a transmission should be included without much debate.
You might fight them over a $700 headlight, but a transmission should be included without much debate.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 7,146
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From: Hagerstown MD
St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
I bought an 84 month/75,000 mile GMEPP for my '16 A8, 2LT Coupe. I doubt I will keep it more than about 5 years and I am putting about 6K miles a year on mine so this should give me the peace of mind during my entire ownership. I went with the GMEPP because it is honored by all GM dealers in the US. Your car will be put into the nationwide database and can be brought up by any GM dealer. It does have a few exclusions like wear items, including bulbs but this is typical of almost every "extended warranty" which are really insurance polices. I had a very bad experience with a 3rd party warranty marketed by Warranty Gold when they declared bankruptcy and all their policies were worthless. I did participate in a class action lawsuit and did recover some of my cost. I will never buy another aftermarket warranty backed by anyone other than the manufacturer. The 2016 models come with a 5 year/60K mile warranty on the powertrain that does include the transmission. I wanted coverage beyond 60K miles and 5 years so this is why I bought the extended warranty. Will all the electronics in the C7 as well as the documented tranny issues I decided I would go for the extended warranty.
Le Mans Master
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From: Down south in Dixie
We have a forum vendor here, Ken Fichtner of Denny Menholt Chevy that sells extended warranties at discounted prices. It's a nice easy transaction. In the past I have used the GM extended warranty, and even with being 2K miles from home the process was smooth as silk.
As Colonel Morin said your original powertrain warranty is 5 years/60,000 miles. I went with the same policy he did, and in the past I averaged approx the same mileage per year as you. As of now plan on keeping this car at least seven years. My C6 was nine years old with only 28K miles. Yep it was a garage queen, but I hope the C7 will be a road warrior.
As Colonel Morin said your original powertrain warranty is 5 years/60,000 miles. I went with the same policy he did, and in the past I averaged approx the same mileage per year as you. As of now plan on keeping this car at least seven years. My C6 was nine years old with only 28K miles. Yep it was a garage queen, but I hope the C7 will be a road warrior.
Last edited by Rebel Yell; Aug 5, 2016 at 03:09 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,268
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From: Billings Mt
Thanks for the mention!
It’s that time of the year to save!
I am back to handling all quotes and plan sales myself. I hope to have an associate by September 1st. In the meantime, I am extending my sale!! Please be patient if I don’t answer as quickly as usual. I am quite busy as a New Car/Truck Manager and selling Protection Plans!
Our annual Summer Sale has been extended!!
Now thru August 31, 2016.
Prices from GM on the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & Cadillac Plans (GMEPP) are due to increase soon.
Beat the price increase AND take advantage of our sale.
I am offering the plan at our discounted price LESS $250!!!
Sale ends on 8/31/16.
We are offering the lowest prices ever on the GMPP from Ally and the Protection Plans from GM (GMEPP).
We are offering the ProtectionPlans from GM on any make & model.
AND, the plan prices are just over dealer cost, AND I am taking an additional $250 off of my sale prices thru 8/31/16!
To qualify:
Again, no sales tax and also no additional fee for accepting a credit card!
NOW THRU JULY 30, 2016, I AM TAKING $250 OFF OF MY ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR THE NEW Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & Cadillac Protection Plans!
Again, thru the end of July, take $250 off of my discounted prices for the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac Protection Plans!
Here’s a YouTube video on the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac Protection Plan:
I am still in business! I have enjoyed being the expert in the CorvetteForum for many years.
I promise great service and the lowest prices.
Matching and beating other offers is my goal!
Email me for a quote today!
kenfichtner@dennymenholt.com
Make sure to include your VIN, current odometer reading and state of residence.
If you call the old phone number that I used for years you will be told that I am no longer around. NOT TRUE!
You can reach my office directly at 406-896-3057
Have a great day!
It’s that time of the year to save!
I am back to handling all quotes and plan sales myself. I hope to have an associate by September 1st. In the meantime, I am extending my sale!! Please be patient if I don’t answer as quickly as usual. I am quite busy as a New Car/Truck Manager and selling Protection Plans!
Our annual Summer Sale has been extended!!
Now thru August 31, 2016.
Prices from GM on the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & Cadillac Plans (GMEPP) are due to increase soon.
Beat the price increase AND take advantage of our sale.
I am offering the plan at our discounted price LESS $250!!!
Sale ends on 8/31/16.
We are offering the lowest prices ever on the GMPP from Ally and the Protection Plans from GM (GMEPP).
We are offering the ProtectionPlans from GM on any make & model.
AND, the plan prices are just over dealer cost, AND I am taking an additional $250 off of my sale prices thru 8/31/16!
To qualify:
- You can reside in any state! The plan is available in every state.
- Your vehicle must be a 2006 ornewer model with less than 120,000 miles on the odometer!
We are offering GMPP a product of Ally for every make and model.
To qualify:
- You cannot be a resident of Alaska,Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida.
- You must be within the original manufacturer’s bumper to bumper warranty for both time and miles.
- You can extend your present GMPP if you have at least 1 month and 1000 miles of remaining coverage and if your vehicle is a 2008 or newer and with less than 75K miles.
Again, no sales tax and also no additional fee for accepting a credit card!
NOW THRU JULY 30, 2016, I AM TAKING $250 OFF OF MY ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR THE NEW Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & Cadillac Protection Plans!
Again, thru the end of July, take $250 off of my discounted prices for the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac Protection Plans!
Here’s a YouTube video on the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac Protection Plan:
I am still in business! I have enjoyed being the expert in the CorvetteForum for many years.
I promise great service and the lowest prices.
Matching and beating other offers is my goal!
Email me for a quote today!
kenfichtner@dennymenholt.com
Make sure to include your VIN, current odometer reading and state of residence.
If you call the old phone number that I used for years you will be told that I am no longer around. NOT TRUE!
You can reach my office directly at 406-896-3057
Have a great day!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,258
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From: Olive Branch Mississippi
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
Thanks for the mention!
It’s that time of the year to save!
I am back to handling all quotes and plan sales myself. I hope to have an associate by September 1st. In the meantime, I am extending my sale!! Please be patient if I don’t answer as quickly as usual. I am quite busy as a New Car/Truck Manager and selling Protection Plans!
Our annual Summer Sale has been extended!!
Now thru August 31, 2016.
Prices from GM on the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & Cadillac Plans (GMEPP) are due to increase soon.
Beat the price increase AND take advantage of our sale.
I am offering the plan at our discounted price LESS $250!!!
Sale ends on 8/31/16.
We are offering the lowest prices ever on the GMPP from Ally and the Protection Plans from GM (GMEPP).
We are offering the ProtectionPlans from GM on any make & model.
AND, the plan prices are just over dealer cost, AND I am taking an additional $250 off of my sale prices thru 8/31/16!
To qualify:
Again, no sales tax and also no additional fee for accepting a credit card!
NOW THRU JULY 30, 2016, I AM TAKING $250 OFF OF MY ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR THE NEW Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & Cadillac Protection Plans!
Again, thru the end of July, take $250 off of my discounted prices for the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac Protection Plans!
Here’s a YouTube video on the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac Protection Plan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcNhdivGK9E
I am still in business! I have enjoyed being the expert in the CorvetteForum for many years.
I promise great service and the lowest prices.
Matching and beating other offers is my goal!
Email me for a quote today!
kenfichtner@dennymenholt.com
Make sure to include your VIN, current odometer reading and state of residence.
If you call the old phone number that I used for years you will be told that I am no longer around. NOT TRUE!
You can reach my office directly at 406-896-3057
Have a great day!
It’s that time of the year to save!
I am back to handling all quotes and plan sales myself. I hope to have an associate by September 1st. In the meantime, I am extending my sale!! Please be patient if I don’t answer as quickly as usual. I am quite busy as a New Car/Truck Manager and selling Protection Plans!
Our annual Summer Sale has been extended!!
Now thru August 31, 2016.
Prices from GM on the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & Cadillac Plans (GMEPP) are due to increase soon.
Beat the price increase AND take advantage of our sale.
I am offering the plan at our discounted price LESS $250!!!
Sale ends on 8/31/16.
We are offering the lowest prices ever on the GMPP from Ally and the Protection Plans from GM (GMEPP).
We are offering the ProtectionPlans from GM on any make & model.
AND, the plan prices are just over dealer cost, AND I am taking an additional $250 off of my sale prices thru 8/31/16!
To qualify:
- You can reside in any state! The plan is available in every state.
- Your vehicle must be a 2006 ornewer model with less than 120,000 miles on the odometer!
We are offering GMPP a product of Ally for every make and model.
To qualify:
- You cannot be a resident of Alaska,Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida.
- You must be within the original manufacturer’s bumper to bumper warranty for both time and miles.
- You can extend your present GMPP if you have at least 1 month and 1000 miles of remaining coverage and if your vehicle is a 2008 or newer and with less than 75K miles.
Again, no sales tax and also no additional fee for accepting a credit card!
NOW THRU JULY 30, 2016, I AM TAKING $250 OFF OF MY ALREADY DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR THE NEW Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, & Cadillac Protection Plans!
Again, thru the end of July, take $250 off of my discounted prices for the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac Protection Plans!
Here’s a YouTube video on the Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac Protection Plan:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcNhdivGK9E
I am still in business! I have enjoyed being the expert in the CorvetteForum for many years.
I promise great service and the lowest prices.
Matching and beating other offers is my goal!
Email me for a quote today!
kenfichtner@dennymenholt.com
Make sure to include your VIN, current odometer reading and state of residence.
If you call the old phone number that I used for years you will be told that I am no longer around. NOT TRUE!
You can reach my office directly at 406-896-3057
Have a great day!
Ken is the man, you wont beat his price for a reliable warranty.
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 282
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From: Seattle Washignton
Not sure about the new one, but the GMPP allows you to customize the years and mileage a bit for low mileage cars to save you money. You may look into a 6 or 7 yr/48k or 56k mile one. This will give you b-b protection for that time and save on mileage.
I always suggest them especially on a high tech piece like the C7.
I always suggest them especially on a high tech piece like the C7.
Last edited by terrywerst; Aug 6, 2016 at 10:34 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Down south in Dixie