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Ann Meffert - 15 Aug 2005 19:47 GMT

My 2004 Sierra Z71 has 28,000 miles on it and GMC has recommended I pay
about $2100 for an extended warranty. What are the best options out there
for extending the warranty beyond 36,000 miles since I drive a lot.

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Jonathan - 15 Aug 2005 20:55 GMT

Greetings,

Go to your local bank or credit union and see what programs/companies they
offer. I found you can do much better starting here than from the dealer.

Cheers - Jonathan

> My 2004 Sierra Z71 has 28,000 miles on it and GMC has recommended I pay
> about $2100 for an extended warranty. What are the best options out there
> for extending the warranty beyond 36,000 miles since I drive a lot.

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Elbert - 15 Aug 2005 22:29 GMT

>My 2004 Sierra Z71 has 28,000 miles on it and GMC has recommended I pay
>about $2100 for an extended warranty. What are the best options out there
>for extending the warranty beyond 36,000 miles since I drive a lot.

the dealer always wants to sell you an extended warranty. I think you
would be better served to keep your money.

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eric krall - 04 Oct 2005 20:59 GMT

2100 will seem like peanuts at 2am in the middle of nowhere!!!!!

>>My 2004 Sierra Z71 has 28,000 miles on it and GMC has recommended I pay
>>about $2100 for an extended warranty. What are the best options out there
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hardworking - 05 Oct 2005 01:13 GMT

ive bought extended warranties but only after the dealer dropped the price
by 20-30 % Also, ive declined the extended warranty because i decided to
gamble and take my chance. Ive had two extended warranties on new cars in
my life and am in the red when considering cost vs benefit. extended
warranties are like paying to have 100 deductible vs. 1000 deductible with
insurance

last winter, i declined an extended warranty on a 98 suburban with 93k
miles....only $1500 and covered most everything for three years except the
ABS. Hell, a rebuilt engine is about $2800 and a rebuilt xmission is same.

remember that they are making big money on this and is no different than a
casino where the house always wins but once and awhile someone takes home a
jackpot. If you want to pay $2100 for peace of mind or knowing that you
will have a fixed operating cost then get the thing otherwise dont and put
the money in the bank. My two cents says to keep the money.

> 2100 will seem like peanuts at 2am in the middle of nowhere!!!!!
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Bert & Sid - 05 Oct 2005 03:51 GMT

> ive bought extended warranties but only after the dealer dropped the price
> by 20-30 % Also, ive declined the extended warranty because i decided to
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> you will have a fixed operating cost then get the thing otherwise dont and
> put

..............> the money in the bank. My two cents says to keep the money.
My wife bought a 2003 GMC ENVOY 4x4,,had about 28,000 miles on
it...Completely LOADED...never seen so much electronics and wireing in my
life.I have been a mechanic for probably 40 years of my life....NO way was I
touching this thing.Told her to get extended warrenty,which would have taken
her to around 90,000 miles.Needless to say MY piece of mind.....My 03
Silverado 4x4 I'll deal with it......Sid....PS my wife can hear a
creaaaaaaaaaak.. squeeeeeeeeeeeek at 40 paces so what does that tell
ya...lmao

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Lance LaFrinier - 05 Oct 2005 04:46 GMT

>>>My 2004 Sierra Z71 has 28,000 miles on it and GMC has recommended I pay
>>>about $2100 for an extended warranty. What are the best options out there
>>>for extending the warranty beyond 36,000 miles since I drive a lot.

28k on a two year old vehicle is not driving alot. You are below average
actually.

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