Originally Posted by tom2112
A couple questions:
What's this "certified" that people keep talking about? Some say they paid to have it certified? What is the benefit of this?
Also folks keep mentioning an 8 year 80,000 mile warranty on theirs. What's that about? My dealer told me that mine only had 3/36 bumper to bumper and drive train (no 7/70 drivetrain because it is an SRT). Did they pull a fast one on me? How do I get the 8/80?
http://chryslerservicecontracts.com/...2f7f4e5b256ee6
All Certified Pre-Owned Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep® vehicles purchased from a DaimlerChrysler 5-Star Dealer automatically provide a no charge Powertrain Limited Warranty coverage for 8-years/80,000-miles (whichever comes first) from the original warranty start date – PLUS a no-charge 3-month/3,000-mile Full Mechanical Coverage Warranty which starts with the Certified Used Vehicle Delivery Date. During the 3-month/3,000-mile full mechanical coverage a $0 deductible will apply. After the expiration of the 3-month/3,000-mile full mechanical warranty, your 8-year/80,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty will have a $100 deductible per repair visit.
In addition, you may elect to purchase a Certified Upgrade Plan on the Certified Pre-Owned DaimlerChrysler vehicles with no more than 80,000 miles of service. The Certified Upgrade Plans offer mechanical coverage up to 8 years and 100,000 miles (whichever comes first). (Plans sold beyond 12 months of the Certified Used Vehicle Delivery Date are subject to a surcharge.)
Always do your homework prior to buying big ticket items; never - BUT NEVER buy on impulse, dealers spot you like a card shark spots a fish at a poker game.
Originally Posted by tom2112
My SRT has a flashing wrench and -511 on the odometer when I start it. I thought it meant 500 miles until my next service, but the number is going up. What is it?
TIA,
Tom
Your next scheduled service is 511 miles past due and counting.
Or al-Qaeda has visited your XF - don't attempt to start the car when the counter reaches -911.
You might want to check your brakes while your at it.