Originally Posted by Bill123
I wanted to see if I could get an update on the warranty topic.
I just purchased a 2006 blaze red base roadster with the SE package and ASP tires. It had 380 miles and was considered a used car since it had been previously titled. I've had the car for two days and love it. The price was great, the trade in $ (Mini Cooper S) very fair and the dealer has been terrific to work with (Pete's Chrysler in Gt Barrington MA)
The car has the rest of the 3/36 (in svc date 8/07). Based on what i've read on the forum purchasing an extended Chrysler warranty makes a lot of sense. So, finally, a question...
Anyone have any opinion on buying the contract from other than the selling/servicing dealer? I can save a few bucks but I don't know if I will be shooting myself in the foot to save a little.
Q2 Is there anything other than the standard contract that can/should be included to fit Xfire specifically?
Sorry to ramble, first time posting and I wanted to get info out there for all of you that have already gone through what i'm looking at.
Congrats & Welcome to the Forum!!!
To answer question 1, you can save buy shopping different dealerships for your extended warranty. Be prepared to fork over about $200 for an extended warranty evaluation, this consists of an oil change whether you need it or not and an overall evaluation of your car.
Question 2, you should (IMHO) go for the MaxCare Bumper to Bumper 7/70 warranty (plan code MC77ON), but be aware the warranty will run concurrently with your existing warranty and the existing
"in service" date. I think of it as an upgrade to extend the existing 3/36 warranty rather than an extended warranty.
I actually saved about $500 (not including the $193 evaluation fee) by getting the warranty from the Dealer that services my car, rather than the dealer where I purchased the car. Just like anything else, a dealer will try to mark up the warranty.