I'm still pondering the option of an extended DC warranty. I'm curious as to the highest mileage members and if there have been any big issues after the 36k is finished. I'm at about 30k at this point, pretty much trouble free.

 

I've been pondering the same thing. I have about 27,000 miles on mine without any major problems. I called the warranty hotline and they quoted me a price of about $1,900 to extend the bumper-to-bumper coverage out to 7/70. I feel that's kind of steep so I'm going to take my chances without it.

 

Extended warranty programs for "any" product are strictly money makers for the company selling it. Only a very small percentage of consumers will ever have to take advantage of one.

Do a google to get different views on the subject.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

 

I am close to 48,000 miles. Purchased mine July 2004. No real problems. Picked up a couple nails with the wide tires. I still love it still get jealous looks from other cars.

 

I have 68,000 Miles and I got mine in January 2005. The major problems I have were a sway bar replacement, suspension replacement and spoiler replacement. I had extended warranty still do. It worked great for me.

 

Interested why they had to replace the sway bar and what other suspension components were bad? What was the car doing?

 

The suspension components were damaged do to a faulty sway bar. What annoyed me is early on I complained about a clicking noise when you turned the wheel at low speeds and they dismissed my concerns until the suspension started to wear. They replaced everything a apologized but it just would of cost a fortune. In terms of places replaced they put in new ball joints, idler arm, springs and sway bar.

 

These suspension problems front or rear? Any tire wear?

 

Almost all front parts I believe. They also replaced some pieces in the rear for preventative maintenance.

 

I had the chance to meet an owner yesterday with 80K on his '04. He reports no problems at all. Just doesn't like the cost of tires & oil changes! The most he's paid for the oil change is about $150. I always do my own.

 

Tell me about the spoiler replacement. What happened to have it replaced under warranty?

 

I purchased a 6 year 100,000 mile zero deductible extended warranty from our finance dept at work. It covers everything except wear items and exterior trim. Cost was cheap because I got the employee discount.

I'm hoping for a reliable car but I do know that these things have expensive parts and I drive it fairly hard. Should anything fail, it won't take too many items to pay for the warranty.

Like insurance, it may not be needed but sure comes in handy when there's a problem.

 

I have the same Chrysler extended warranty good for 7 years and 100K miles. I feel pretty secure as I intend to keep the car.

 

Since this thread has already gone off topic, I'll add my .02 about extended warranties.

I've never been an advocate of extended warranties for any product. IMO and many consumer advocate organizations also state they are strictly money makers for the companies selling them. Only a hand full of people will ever have to take advantage of their warranties. If you feel comfortable with one, then that's all that counts.

Now, the main reason for this post and something to think about...

...many people are having problems with their dealers, poor service and the lack of DC involvement when problems arise. So, you buy an extended warranty for 7 years/100,000 miles. Does anyone really think they will get better service from their dealers/DC with the extended warranty than they did with the original factory one? Unless you have a dealer that provides super service, I don't think so. I have already found a shop that works strictly on MB automobiles that I plan on using when my warranty runs out.

 

I pay $80 at the dealer for oil change and get tires free for life.

 

How much do those warranties run? I'm going to have to buy one as my car doors are already rusting out. And the rust, although it's bad enough to completely break away the paint, isn't bad enough to be covered under the basic warrantee... yet.

 

I've only had mine for about a month. I went to one dealer and they wanted $2,700 for the extended warrenty. Went to another and got the same thing for $1,700. I'm glad I did cuz I figure if something does go wrong it won't be cheap on these cars!
But I do love it!

 

Like most of us, I enjoy driving the car, so I bought the 7/100 extended bumper to bumper, again as previously mentioned, if something goes wrong the parts replacement will be very expensive. Just a little insurance, and it expands my comfort zone when traveling. This is an individual decision, and it depends on how long you plan to keep the car. There is no right or wrong answer to this one.

 

After 32,000, it seems that the suspension has softened up quite a bit. That's all I've noticed. Free tires for life??? Where did YOU buy your Crossfire? What are the strings attached to that offer?

 

RUST, in Tempe, AZ???? And if the paint is breaking away... I'd run to the dealer to have it documented AND fixed. What you describe is in no way normal, especially in the "Valley of the Sun" with 300 plus days a year of sunshine.