Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 04:13:38 GMT From: mdupreenopsamhlink.net (Matthew DuPree) Subject: Re: Opinions on Aftermarket Extended Warranties
On Tue, 17 Mar 1998 02:44:38 GMT, kennopsamAMinetconnect.net (Ken) wrote: If you buy a quality car you will never have to buy an alternator, starter, radiators, tranny or transfer case. Water pumps can be iffy on even quality cars (Hondas/Acuras) but that is only 60 in parts and maybe 2-3hr max on labor. I would never buy a warranty on the off chance some small accessory might go out. Trannys/engines should last for the life of the car if you don't beat it up. Those extended warranties are not worth the money. >What if my transmission falls apart and costs $2000 to fix. And then >6 months later, my transfer case goes on the blink... for say another >$1000. Then there is the normal stuff like starters, alternators, >water pumps and radiators. I think you get the picture. > >I agree a extended warranty is buying insurance, but for all the >things that can go wrong with a vehicle over the next four years >(after the manufacturer's warranty), it could turn out to be money >well spent. Then on the other hand, you could get lucky and not have >any major repairs. > >Just my 2 cents worth. > > >Regards, >Ken > >1996 Ford Explorer XLT V8 AWD >SPAM protection - Remove NOSPAM from email address to reply
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