Originally Posted by cudaman
Ya Coyote, with 35K miles on that SRT-6, I'm surprised that they would write up a 7/70 policy on it. Check the details though as they will try to nickel and dime you every step of the way. If it's the "true" Maxi-Care for 7/70 bumper-to-bumper that covers some 8,000 parts (which no doubt started from your "in-service" date, not the date you took the policy --- which is the big screw job on it I'm sure), then that sounds decent. Best to check that "in-service" date though. If you've had the car for 18 months and they base the coverage on in-service date, they screwed you for those 18 months... Even on new SRT-6, they call it the "7/70" which is bullshit since you already get a 3/36... They should call it the 4/40 "extension" since that's all you are really getting... So you are paying roughly $500 a year for those 4 extra years beyond the end of the basic 3/36 coverage... One mishap on an SRT-6 EASILY hits $500 though... That's why we got ours... A fricken plastic **** on the SRT-6 runs $500... and tack on another $100 for labor for a certified technician to push the **** on with well-groomed and manicured fingers.
Yes, this is the MX7100M service plan, and covers all non-wear parts,
bumper to bumper. And, yes, I knew going in that the coverage starts
at the "in-service" date, and I don't expect that I'll get 7 years out of it,
but I do expect to get about 65,000 miles worth of coverage out of it. In
just over 25 months, I'm pushing the 36,000 mile mark, and looking at
the cost of repairs, I felt this was a smart move.
As far as I know, you can purchase this contract right up until the 35,999
mile mark, but not after the original warrant has expired. And for my
peace of mind, $2k is a small amount to pay to know that a blown seal
or a transmission problem, or nearly any other mechanical problem will
be covered, and that I won't be shelling out multiple thousands of dollars
to repair the car. Hell, replacing the radio would probably cost more in
parts and labor than what I've paid for this warranty.
I do not intend to ever sell this car, so I feel I'm protecting my pocket
while protecting my ride.
Coyote