I hate asking about something I know has been gone over before but I'll be darned if I can find the thread. How do you transfer, or extend, the warrantee when you purchase a Crossfire? I'm sure there a new members, as well as myself, that might appreciate that info also. I'm trying to buy my second Crossfire and I am not sure about the warrantee.

Thanks.

 

from what i understand the 2nd owner only can transfer the factory warrantee by going to his local chrysler dealership. be sure to only get the factory warrantee no extended warranty dealer bs, unless its offered direct from chrysler.

 

is there a limit? like if you are over xxx amount of miles you're SOL.

 

don't expect chrysler to care.

 

hey at the rate our cars fall apart, you better get the extra 10 yr warrantee.

 

The original owner has to initiate the paperwork for the transfer and you will have to pay a $250.00 transfer fee. You will have the balance of the 3/36,000 & 7/76,000 warranty. Mileage only comes into play when you purchase an extended warranty, more mileage equals a higher premium.

 

so i bought my car used from a dealer (non chrysler) who signs it over so I can get the 7 year job.

 

I bought my car used last 12/05 from a non-Chrysler dealer. I paid $150 to transfer the remaining 3/36k and 7/70k warranty. Went to my local Chrysler dealer and talked to finance department. No big deal. I don't know if the procedure has changed or not.

 

I was second owner and didn't have to do a thing.
The original warranty transferred to me at no charge.
I am about to buy extended warranty from Chrysler.
They are $500.00 cheaper than lowest bid I received
from third parties. I got 5 other bids. I was quoted $1,350.
That is for an SRT6, a bit more expensive.

 

Wow there's a lot of different replies to this. I'm going through this right now. The extended warranty (from Chrysler) comes with some documentation that has to be signed by the seller as well as you. You can either take this to a DC dealer that recognizes this warranty, or simply mail it in with the transfer fee. The documents publish the fee as $40. After going around to a couple of so called Chrysler dealers whom ultimately did their financing through another company, I simply mailed the signatures in along with the $40.

 

The 3 yr/36K "Basic Limited Warranty" is in effect for the first, 2nd, and any subsequent owners during the warranty period. This coverage is automatic and does not require any transfer paperwork or fees.

The "Powertrain Limited Warranty" (7yr/70K) protection can be transferred to the 2nd owner (but cannot be transferred to any subsequent owners) when the 2nd owner has an authorized Chrysler dealer process a "Transfer of Coverage Application" and pays a fee of $150 directly to the dealer

 

On the money. Ditto. Just went through it a month ago...

 

i need to get on the 7 year deal. that covers trans and motor? or more?

 

simple answer is that it covers the engine and transmission. however, manual transmission clutch parts are not covered. for a complete description of all warranty coverage go here:

http://www.chrysler.com/owners/index.html

click on "vehicle care" then "warranty".

 

My credit union offered me the extended warranty good anywhere with any mechanic/dealer etc etc which I will probably add on after the 3/36 factory warranty is up-that way it won't be double covered-(and there was no charge for the Chrysler warranty transfer-the dealer said it would not matter who had the car-it only goes off its VIN # for 3/36,000 from the day it was originally initiated).

 

a couple more notes:

the folks that say that the warranty was "transferred" with no charge are likely only referring to the 3/36 warranty. i am assuming that they are probably SRT-6 owners as the SRT-6 does not come with the 7/70 powertrain warranty. in actuality, the 3/36 warranty is linked to the vehicle and not the owner, so nothing is required of the new owner to continue coverage.

the Chrysler-specified cost to transfer the 7/70 warranty is $150 (some have quoted other amounts) for any 2004 Crossfire or 2005 non-SRT-6 Crossfire.

2006 and 2007 Crossfires (and other new Chrysler models) do not have the 7/70 protection, only the 3/36 basic warranty. unfortunately, this currently positions Chrysler at the bottom of all major brands WRT warranty protection on their latest vehicles).

if you are buying a used Crossfire also keep in mind that there are some vehicles that will not qualify for the 7/70 protection for various reasons. for example, if you buy an off-lease rental car, the vehicle will not qualify for the 7/70 protection. and, salvage title vehicles lose any and all warranty protections.

 

Well the Chrysler specified cost in the actual transfer documents itself which I have quote $40. These documents are the detailed specs for coverage for the extended warranty which my seller paid more than $1,000. I don't see anywhere it says $150 to transfer on these documents. These docs come directly from the Chrysler financial Service Contracts department. On the last page there is signature field that requires the seller to sign...as well as the buyer...furthermore you have the option to take these docs to a DC rep, or simply mail it in to complete the transfer...

I'll post the outcome after my documents get processed. Perhaps you're right and I'm wrong, but according to the actual documents that I have the cost is quoted as $40...no more no less...

 

ewd,

what you are transferring is the "extended warranty" (more accurately a service plan) that the previous owner purchased to cover repair cost above and beyond the limitations of the manufacturer's warranty (basic 3/36 and powertrain 7/70). such plans typically incorporate a small transfer fee such as the $40 you paid.

the $150 fee is specific to the transfer of the 7 yr/70k mi Powertrain warranty provided by Chrysler on 2004-2005 Crossfires (excluding SRT-6) from the original owner to the second owner only. the 7/70 warranty was included with no additional charge to the original buyer. it kicks in after the 3/36 warranty expires and has a $100 deductible for each needed repair.

if you bought a Crossfire (w/in the last 30 days) and are the 2nd owner you may be eligible to transfer the powertrain warranty. but this may not be necessary depending on the provisions of your service contract. i.e., make sure that your service contract covers all the powertrain components during the 7/70 timeframe.

 

Thanks to all, a little confusing but good info.