Extended Warrenty?
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Cruising
Joined: Aug 2009
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Extended Warrenty?
All,
I just bought a 2000 C5 convertable with 32000 miles. Looks and runs great. Should I purchase a 5 yr 60000 miles extended warrenty from Carmax? It appears to cover all the major things and just about everything I can think of for normal repairs, excluding routine maint. of course.
A little help would be nice, this is a $2200 option, otherwise its only "covered" for 30 days from purchase.
Thanks
New Vet guy
I just bought a 2000 C5 convertable with 32000 miles. Looks and runs great. Should I purchase a 5 yr 60000 miles extended warrenty from Carmax? It appears to cover all the major things and just about everything I can think of for normal repairs, excluding routine maint. of course.
A little help would be nice, this is a $2200 option, otherwise its only "covered" for 30 days from purchase.
Thanks
New Vet guy
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Winter Park FL
I personally never buy an extended warranty. They usually always try and screw you any way they can. Getting warranty work is a pain in the ***.
Its a gamble. These cars are pretty reliable but some problems can be quite expensive if they do pop up.
Its a gamble. These cars are pretty reliable but some problems can be quite expensive if they do pop up.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 776
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From: Mount Juliet Tennessee
My suggestion is no ...... its no fun having someone else play with your toy. Most parts you can get on here for less than that and do it yourself with help of other members. I have had a blast doing everything myself. And last those warranties are garbage I have one on my BMW and it sucks.
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Cruising
Joined: Aug 2009
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Thanks, I had not considered that. I think I will keep it stock for a while, but you never know. I feel pretty sure I have the bugs worked out of the car and will procede without an extended warrenty.........for now.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 1999
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From: GARDENA Ca, State Of Konfusion
St. Jude Donor '05
I purchased the extended warranty when my car was new in Nov. 99 and never used it. In 2007 my A/C unit went out and it cost me $800 to fix, car has approx. 33K. I was sorry I purchased it.
