GM to cut powertrain warranty to 60,000 miles
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/gm-cut-chevy-gmc-powertrain-warranty-60-000-143947688--finance.html DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co said on Thursday it plans to cut its powertrain warranty on...
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Unless buying a diesel, longer warranties are meaningless. It's still about the end product and what the customers needs are. You could have a 10yr/100,000 warranty but if the vehicle doesn't produce what the customer wants then the warranty is worthless. Buyers are going to buy for several reasons. One being brand loyalty, another being past reliability ratings and lastly style. I suppose some will buy a Kia because of the warranty, but it's obvious that the 100,000 warranty they offer isn't enough to overcome other buyer reasons or they would be the top seller.
It's the same with TT/5ers. Jayco offers a 2yr warranty, but they also don't offer units that meet every ones needs. After the 2yr warranty's up then you're stuck with what you have. Same with vehicles.
I really doubt GM will suffer from this. FWIW we just bought a new Camry. I didn't even know GM offered a 100,000 warranty, because we don't like any cars they have so we never even looked at them. The GM loyals or those that like the GM offerings IMO will still buy them.
It's the same with TT/5ers. Jayco offers a 2yr warranty, but they also don't offer units that meet every ones needs. After the 2yr warranty's up then you're stuck with what you have. Same with vehicles.
I really doubt GM will suffer from this. FWIW we just bought a new Camry. I didn't even know GM offered a 100,000 warranty, because we don't like any cars they have so we never even looked at them. The GM loyals or those that like the GM offerings IMO will still buy them.
