08-17-2017, 08:05 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2018 ZL1 (sold: 2015, Z/28; 19 1LE) Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ft Wayne
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extended warranty?
I know, just getting my 2015 over the weekend and already asking questions.
I came from a 2013 Jeep SRT8. The first thing after insurance was purchasing a Mopar warranty for that beast. That thing had so many electrical components I would be afraid of a cloud shorting out something! But as my 2015 36/36k expires in December, is there even a need for an extended warranty in the Z/28? From my research, it appears the powertrain seems pretty solid for the mechanicals. Has anyone researched, or pulled the trigger on a Chevrolet backed warranty? I'm thinking it wouldn't be beneficial as I won't be daily driving. Thoughts? |
08-17-2017, 09:18 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Wisconsin
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I bought mine from Becky at Rodgers Chevrolet over the phone. I do not daily drive my car either so I went with a high year lower miles program (7 years/56,000 miles). I also made sure I got the GM backed program. The cost was right around $1,250 and I figured it was good to have in case any issues do come up.
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08-18-2017, 06:00 AM | #3 |
Drives: 2015 Z/28, 2007 HHR Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Republic of Texas
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I got mine CPO with 3k miles, and didn't buy an extended warranty so I only have what came with the car. I have faith in the car, but at least I get a couple of free oil changes.
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08-18-2017, 09:07 AM | #4 |
Drives: 2015 Z28 + Piper Comanche Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: PDX
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Check to see what it covers. The extended I was offered didn't cover what I was worried about, mainly the brakes.
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08-19-2017, 04:41 AM | #5 |
Drives: 2018 ZL1 (sold: 2015, Z/28; 19 1LE) Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ft Wayne
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thanks all. Referencing Hunt-man's comments, are there any concerning components that I should look out for? Again talking about my Jeep, the sunroof motor alone on that car was a $1300 part. I understand the Powertrain on the Z/28 covers most of the internal components which is my primary concern. I also had an M3 which the SMG, owners were always afraid of that pump going out and costing over 8k to fix.
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08-19-2017, 06:03 AM | #6 |
Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Chicagoland
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It's all a crap-shoot.
I had one claim in five years for the cigarette lighter on my Nissan. So that was a loss. My ex on her Pontiac Grand Am had three window regulators, the radio, head gaskets, and two alternators replaced which made us a win. My six year old Camaro, I bought the wheel/tire protection and used that three times. Not one thing has failed that the extended warranty would have covered.
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