Achilles
Member
Hello Everyone,
So the dealer I normally purchase from offers a 20 year/200k mile powertrain warranty free of charge with the purchase of a new vehicle. Terms are very reasonable, all maintenance must be documented and can be done at a mechanic of your choice. Oil changes can be self performed as long as there are receipts and a detailed log of miles and intervals.
Here is my Dilemma the dealership was supposed to the receive the ZR2 I’m interested in last Sunday, But it been delayed so I have been keeping my options open. I found the exact same truck at another dealer for $3,200 less but only carries the standard warranty. They seem eager to make a sale and I sense I can bring the difference down to $5,000.
I’m looking for some advice on what the best route/option is.
1. Take the $5,000 savings and role with the standard warranty (3.0 Diesel FYI).
2. Use the $5,000 savings to get an extended bumper to bumper.
3. Eat the $5,000 (really it’s $3,200 right now but I believe I can get it to $5,000) and have the piece of mind if something blows up before 200k I’m covered.
I do plan on keeping the truck long term but we all know that can change.
Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
I’m hoping to pick up one of these options this Sunday.
So the dealer I normally purchase from offers a 20 year/200k mile powertrain warranty free of charge with the purchase of a new vehicle. Terms are very reasonable, all maintenance must be documented and can be done at a mechanic of your choice. Oil changes can be self performed as long as there are receipts and a detailed log of miles and intervals.
Here is my Dilemma the dealership was supposed to the receive the ZR2 I’m interested in last Sunday, But it been delayed so I have been keeping my options open. I found the exact same truck at another dealer for $3,200 less but only carries the standard warranty. They seem eager to make a sale and I sense I can bring the difference down to $5,000.
I’m looking for some advice on what the best route/option is.
1. Take the $5,000 savings and role with the standard warranty (3.0 Diesel FYI).
2. Use the $5,000 savings to get an extended bumper to bumper.
3. Eat the $5,000 (really it’s $3,200 right now but I believe I can get it to $5,000) and have the piece of mind if something blows up before 200k I’m covered.
I do plan on keeping the truck long term but we all know that can change.
Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
I’m hoping to pick up one of these options this Sunday.
