View Poll Results: How much warranty should I buy on a truck with 390k?
The free 3mo/3k warranty is plenty.
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50.00%
Buy the 1yr/12k warranty for 900.
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Buy the 3yr/12k warranty for 1200.
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Extended Warranty on '04?
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Extended Warranty on '04?
Just wanted to do a quick poll. I'm very seriously considering purchasing an '04 with 390k miles on it. Former hotshot truck - quad cab longbed dually, HO NV5600 4x4, fresh clutch, balljoints, and brakes. Tires replaced 15k ago.
The dealer will include a 3mo, 3k mi warranty for free. I can step up to a 1yr, 12k mi warranty for 900 or a 3yr, 36k mi warranty for 1200. The 1yr seems oddly high, so I plan to either just take the free 3mo or buy the 3yr. Warranty covers the following:
Engine
Transmission
Tcase
Voltage regulator
Water pump
Alternator
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All warranties are zero-deductible and come with roadside service. I need to get the fine print on the warranty - not sure if "Engine" includes turbo, fuel system, etc., or just the longblock.
Planned use for the truck is towing only. The most I'll put behind it is 12-14k lbs. Plan to put 6-10k mi a year on it, probably only 2-3k of that towing. Not planning extensive mods - maybe intake, exhaust, gauges, and a Smarty. But I don't think I would mind too much leaving it stock if I needed to for the warranty.
So what do you guys think - yea or nay? Thoughts?
Chris
The dealer will include a 3mo, 3k mi warranty for free. I can step up to a 1yr, 12k mi warranty for 900 or a 3yr, 36k mi warranty for 1200. The 1yr seems oddly high, so I plan to either just take the free 3mo or buy the 3yr. Warranty covers the following:
Engine
Transmission
Tcase
Voltage regulator
Water pump
Alternator
Starter
All warranties are zero-deductible and come with roadside service. I need to get the fine print on the warranty - not sure if "Engine" includes turbo, fuel system, etc., or just the longblock.
Planned use for the truck is towing only. The most I'll put behind it is 12-14k lbs. Plan to put 6-10k mi a year on it, probably only 2-3k of that towing. Not planning extensive mods - maybe intake, exhaust, gauges, and a Smarty. But I don't think I would mind too much leaving it stock if I needed to for the warranty.
So what do you guys think - yea or nay? Thoughts?
Chris
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how are you even aloud to get factory warranty with that many k. i bought my 2004 diesel 2 years ago and it had 180K and i couldnt get factory warranty.only warranty i could get was LUBRICO.
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probably lubrico. i paid $1000 for 2 year 40,000 km. i probably got reimbursed $3 - 4,000 back in total from them so im satisfied. i just had the powertain warranty. try and get the better one because powertrain doesnt cover injectors,wiring,water pumps,alternators,batteries,harnesses,ac repair/pump etc...
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From: North Carolina or Kentucky. Take your pick
Take the 3 month dealer warranty and run. Getting coverage on aftermarket warranties is problematic to say the least. Seldom will other dealers honor the warranty, irregardless of selling dealers story. At least read the fine print about what does not cover and try talking to someone who purchased the warranty if possible.
Just a tranny failure would cost far more than the cost, so you can be sure there is a RAT somewhere. JMHO
Just a tranny failure would cost far more than the cost, so you can be sure there is a RAT somewhere. JMHO
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