Thread: D4 LR Warranty - To extend or not to extend

I have faced this question and made my decision thus.

The people who sell the extended warranty expect to make a profit. Therefore they reckon it will cost less than the premium to pay for repairs. Similar deal with any insurance and you need to decide how you feel about your chances.

For me the additional freedom to modify the car as much as I like with no worries about the effect on a warranty was important too.

I decided against the extended warranty.

It was included with mine,one of the reasons I went brand new.
Andrew

I waited until the end of the factory warranty period to get a sense of how things might go. Based on some of the issues people have experienced here, I decided to take the extended warranty.

As it happens mine is in for some warranty work as I write this. I have an intermittent issue with the car not starting (worse kind of problem - hard to find). They are replacing the CJB to see if that fixes the issue. Replaced the steering column lock before that. Also fixing a leak from the transfer case.

So, at this point I am glad to have the extended warranty as I have peace of mind not having to worry about how much it will cost.

I got mine for $3500.

For me it was an easy, I took the extended warranty.

You see, I have this 'Special Lucky Streak' that comes into play at the most inconvenient of family financial times.

I can be so lucky that I can have issues that no one has ever heard off before!

But that as a rule that only happens when I have no cover.

Originally Posted by LGM

For me it was an easy, I took the extended warranty.

You see, I have this 'Special Lucky Streak' that comes into play at the most inconvenient of family financial times.

I can be so lucky that I can have issues that no one has ever heard off before!

But that as a rule that only happens when I have no cover.

I have never bought a new car before,the free extended warranty made the pain of the transaction easier to swallow,they also helped there with the 4.9% finance deal.
At the end of 5 years I will have the option of keeping this one or going new again and keeping a vehicle under warranty.
Seen BIG expensive jobs done under warranty on extended warranty plans on machinery at work.If you can afford to do so it makes alot of sense.
Andrew

I have until November to make up my mind. Ive had the body off to replace the 2nd turbo ,done 42000km and it's been pretty pain free so far. The second turbo issue was apparent from day 1. Smoked under load, they up graded the drain which solved the issue as far as I was concerned but they found a leak in a scheduled service and told me they wanted to ditch the turbo and start again.

I'm leaning towards not going the warranty but this thread might change my mind.

James,if you intend keeping it and can afford the warranty its a no brainer.
We had a crate motor fitted to my Volvo grader after a second engine faliure under the extended warranty.Over $30000 claim.There were several other big claims too,hence now having CAT gear,they too are under extended warrantys
I would love to keep this D4 to big km,BUT I rekon if I get a good offer at the end of the warranty and like the new replacement and can afford to I will ditch it.
Andrew

I purchased one for mine & last month the warranty expired & on the final warranty inspection the rear shocks were noted to be a little bouncy.

I am having them replaced tomorrow as parts had to be ordered.

In the 5 yrs i have had mine i have only had fail the Air Suspension Compressor, Battery, Rear Shocks & Hand Brake Module.

I also purchased it for "Peace of Mind".
Knowing that i can travel anywhere in this beautiful country & know that i am covered.

HTH
Cheers