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Fiesta
Sep 08, 2015Explorer
I bought a new RV so I did not buy other people's problems.
Don't buy a new vehicle Extended Warranty. Coach Mfgr covers 1st year when most things should go out. Chassis mfgr covers 1st 3 years, 50k miles. Engine Mfgr cover 5 years, 100k miles. Trans mfgr covers 5 years no mileage limit. Individual parts (ie camera system, levers etc) are covered by that mfgr. also.
When we bought new RV, dealer stated at $19k 5years, went to $14k, to $9k 6years. That means the expensive stuff was covered for only 1 year. I said NO at final signing.
I'm doing a slush fund. Got $2k back from a prior Ext Warranty, I regretted buying, never used. Now saving $3-400/mo. until I get to $10k.
If I never use it I've got a great backup for any emergency, indefinity. NOT in someone else's pocket, for a specific period.
Don't buy a new vehicle Extended Warranty. Coach Mfgr covers 1st year when most things should go out. Chassis mfgr covers 1st 3 years, 50k miles. Engine Mfgr cover 5 years, 100k miles. Trans mfgr covers 5 years no mileage limit. Individual parts (ie camera system, levers etc) are covered by that mfgr. also.
When we bought new RV, dealer stated at $19k 5years, went to $14k, to $9k 6years. That means the expensive stuff was covered for only 1 year. I said NO at final signing.
I'm doing a slush fund. Got $2k back from a prior Ext Warranty, I regretted buying, never used. Now saving $3-400/mo. until I get to $10k.
If I never use it I've got a great backup for any emergency, indefinity. NOT in someone else's pocket, for a specific period.
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