GM Extended Warranty

[BigBill]

I am thinking against the Major Guard but might get it later on. I'm just trying to cover all bases before finalizing the loan.

The dealer has various incentives for oil changes, but the dealer is approximately 200 miles away in Omaha, which would be an easy drive nonetheless and the g/f is from Omaha!

Bill

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by BigBill

I am thinking against the Major Guard but might get it later on. I'm just trying to cover all bases before finalizing the loan.

The dealer has various incentives for oil changes, but the dealer is approximately 200 miles away in Omaha, which would be an easy drive nonetheless and the g/f is from Omaha!

Bill

Bill,

200 miles seems like nothing today but what about in 4 months, what if you have a real bad cold, what if g/f is having morning sickness...

Figure the dealers best deal (example: 2 oil change/filter/lube/etc/etc for 5 years including a loaner) calculate the retail value at todays prices of the freebees and then instead have him deduct that off your best price ...

Say the value of all that is $1000, he deducts that and your not locked into him for service (200 miles away)

now if he says no he can't deduct that much discount your offer by 15% (extra $850) just don't cave in ..have him give you some additional incentive.

[BigBill]

I'd kind of like to get some type of extended coverage, maybe not the warranty, but something like the Goodwrench Care or Smart Care packages. The "freebies" the dealer offers are - first oil change, car wash on every service visit, and free tire rotations. Now I'm sure I can change my own oil, wash the vehicle, and have the tires rotated for a minimal cost!!

It would be nice though to have more a "warm and fuzzy" feeling with freebies and the like after purchasing a new vehicle (post sale), but everything up to this point was excellent and very professional (from Huber Hummer in Omaha).

Bill

[f5fstop]

If you are considering a GM warranty, purchase it from another state to avoid state sales taxes (at least most states tax it, maybe not all). Also, there are some GM dealers who will discount the heck out of the extended warranties. One is Ken Fichtner Chevrolet in Montana (Corvetteforum). The other is Bean in one of the Carolinas.