What would you do?
Thread Starter
|
Lead Foot User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 773
Likes: 0
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
What would you do?
Hey Guys,
I need some advice because I've been debating this for 6 months now. As most of you know my truck is tuned and has given absolutely zero problems for 115,000km's now. I originally bought a 5yr 160,000km B2B warranty which is still valid. I'm now considering purchasing the 7yr 300,000km Diesel Care engine warranty but am not sold on it yet. The cheapest place I've found up here wants $4000 for it. I know I can get it cheaper in the US but the US plan covers way less items than the Canadian plan does. So my question is would you purchase it or save the money for potential problems down the road? I also have to consider the very real chance that something will fail and I'll get denied warranty due to my tuner. I plan on keeping the truck until roughly 250,000km because it's been an amazing truck since day 1 and has not given me 1 reason to question it. I appreciate your opinions and advice on this one.
Thanks
I need some advice because I've been debating this for 6 months now. As most of you know my truck is tuned and has given absolutely zero problems for 115,000km's now. I originally bought a 5yr 160,000km B2B warranty which is still valid. I'm now considering purchasing the 7yr 300,000km Diesel Care engine warranty but am not sold on it yet. The cheapest place I've found up here wants $4000 for it. I know I can get it cheaper in the US but the US plan covers way less items than the Canadian plan does. So my question is would you purchase it or save the money for potential problems down the road? I also have to consider the very real chance that something will fail and I'll get denied warranty due to my tuner. I plan on keeping the truck until roughly 250,000km because it's been an amazing truck since day 1 and has not given me 1 reason to question it. I appreciate your opinions and advice on this one.
Thanks
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,057
Likes: 0
From: Florida
In your situation, if you plan to keep the tuner installed, I would pass on the $4000 investment and put it in the bank for a rainy day. The engine and transmission are the main reasons to pay for an expensive warranty and if you are going to be denied all of those claims due to the tuner it is not worth it. Power window motors and other items are expensive to fix but not $4000 worth. Just my 2 cents for your situation.
Thread Starter
|
Lead Foot User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 773
Likes: 0
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Thanks for the reply's. that is what I have been leaning towards myself. I should have mentioned that I can write off the warranty purchase through my business which makes it more economical. I think I'll hold on to the money in the end and just enjoy driving the truck. Thanks Again
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
Your asking a very good question.... And i will be in your situation eventually I did however already purchase an extended warranty about 9 months ago. And I am tuned now. However. I feel if i have a huge problem that is not related to my tune, that if i took off the tune and pipe, i feel the dealer will not be allowed to void my warranty. Law does state that the warranty cannot be voided unless it is proven that it caused a problem to that part, or parts. However, if they void it off the bat, then it will be lots of fighting. But, if you put it all back to stock, and what if a tech doesn't realize it was ever tuned and things were fixed with no questions asked?
Thread Starter
|
Lead Foot User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 773
Likes: 0
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
That is the exact question I am fighting with right now. If 6 injectors failed due to a bad batch of fuel and I returned it all to stock and had it covered under warranty then it would easily make the warranty worth while. I have 45,000km to make the decision and my mind is not made up yet. The huge expense of cab off repairs on these trucks make me lean towards the warranty but the chance that it could get voided either way makes me think it's a stupid purchase. There is no right answer and I guess in the end I take the same chance I did the first day I tuned the truck knowing it could void my warranty.
Trending Topics
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 522
Likes: 0
From: oswego, new york
I'm a little nervous about owning this thing with no warranty myself, I've got another 1 -1.5 years to go but I think I'll probably get rid of the truck when the warranty runs out.(not sure though)
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 3,787
Likes: 102
From: Georgia
I'm thinking y'all have thought of this but just in case you haven't I'll say it. Unless you never leave your home town a failure on the road will preclude returning the truck to stock for repairs. i rarely drive mine at home so the odds are very long that if it breaks it will break on the road.
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
That is the exact question I am fighting with right now. If 6 injectors failed due to a bad batch of fuel and I returned it all to stock and had it covered under warranty then it would easily make the warranty worth while. I have 45,000km to make the decision and my mind is not made up yet. The huge expense of cab off repairs on these trucks make me lean towards the warranty but the chance that it could get voided either way makes me think it's a stupid purchase. There is no right answer and I guess in the end I take the same chance I did the first day I tuned the truck knowing it could void my warranty.
Thread Starter
|
Lead Foot User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 773
Likes: 0
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Good info guys,
StanleyZ that is a valid point but I rarely drive my truck more than 1000km from home so if it did happen to fail at the far end of that journey I would simply pay the tow bill or get a buddy to come get me with another diesel and a flat deck.
ETKMS, that is also a great point and I was not aware that a guy could finance the warranty. I will look into that further and that might be the best route to take.
Thanks again to everyone who replied.
Cheers
StanleyZ that is a valid point but I rarely drive my truck more than 1000km from home so if it did happen to fail at the far end of that journey I would simply pay the tow bill or get a buddy to come get me with another diesel and a flat deck.
ETKMS, that is also a great point and I was not aware that a guy could finance the warranty. I will look into that further and that might be the best route to take.
Thanks again to everyone who replied.
Cheers
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
06 Beast
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
2
Feb 3, 2009 10:21 PM