Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
not covered." Thanks for any advice!

Re: Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

Ripley59 wrote:
> So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
> Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
> Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
> that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
> 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
> warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
> one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
> have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
> dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
> this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
> paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
> not covered." Thanks for any advice!


Think of it this way, the 3/36000 is bumper-to-bumper (minus the wear parts
like tires/brakes/battery) The 7/70 being powertrain is any driven or
driving part. Engine, transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, axles.
Any one of those will cost at least $100 to have the dealer look at.
I'd say it's money well spent for peace of mind. Unless you prefer to
do your own repairs. In which case you should get the service book now.

I got that on my 93 ZJ and used is many times to get the seals replaced
on the transmission and transfer case. The dealer didn't even flinch
at mods, but they did have to pry the techs away from time to time. :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

Ripley59 wrote:
> So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
> Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
> Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
> that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
> 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
> warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
> one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
> have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
> dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
> this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
> paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
> not covered." Thanks for any advice!


Think of it this way, the 3/36000 is bumper-to-bumper (minus the wear parts
like tires/brakes/battery) The 7/70 being powertrain is any driven or
driving part. Engine, transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, axles.
Any one of those will cost at least $100 to have the dealer look at.
I'd say it's money well spent for peace of mind. Unless you prefer to
do your own repairs. In which case you should get the service book now.

I got that on my 93 ZJ and used is many times to get the seals replaced
on the transmission and transfer case. The dealer didn't even flinch
at mods, but they did have to pry the techs away from time to time. :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

Ripley59 wrote:
> So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
> Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
> Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
> that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
> 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
> warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
> one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
> have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
> dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
> this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
> paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
> not covered." Thanks for any advice!


Think of it this way, the 3/36000 is bumper-to-bumper (minus the wear parts
like tires/brakes/battery) The 7/70 being powertrain is any driven or
driving part. Engine, transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, axles.
Any one of those will cost at least $100 to have the dealer look at.
I'd say it's money well spent for peace of mind. Unless you prefer to
do your own repairs. In which case you should get the service book now.

I got that on my 93 ZJ and used is many times to get the seals replaced
on the transmission and transfer case. The dealer didn't even flinch
at mods, but they did have to pry the techs away from time to time. :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

Ripley59 wrote:
> So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
> Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
> Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
> that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
> 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
> warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
> one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
> have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
> dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
> this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
> paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
> not covered." Thanks for any advice!


Think of it this way, the 3/36000 is bumper-to-bumper (minus the wear parts
like tires/brakes/battery) The 7/70 being powertrain is any driven or
driving part. Engine, transmission, transfer case, driveshafts, axles.
Any one of those will cost at least $100 to have the dealer look at.
I'd say it's money well spent for peace of mind. Unless you prefer to
do your own repairs. In which case you should get the service book now.

I got that on my 93 ZJ and used is many times to get the seals replaced
on the transmission and transfer case. The dealer didn't even flinch
at mods, but they did have to pry the techs away from time to time. :)

--
-- DougW -- 93 ZJ 4.0 http://revbeergoggles.com
HESCO Supercharger - 300W IASCA Stereo - Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Gibson Exhaust - rear DCpower - custom gauge install - Stillen Rotors
Banks Header - and BEER, in the fridge!

Re: Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

Ripley59 wrote:
> So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
> Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
> Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
> that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
> 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
> warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
> one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
> have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
> dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
> this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
> paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
> not covered." Thanks for any advice!

Mostly, if you break it you are going to buy it, however I took the
extended warranty on my '06 Rubicon Unlimited principally to get
coverage for the engine. There has been some history of head problems in
the '00 and newer 4.0s. At $150 to transfer, I'd go for it. Warranty
repairs of course have to be done at a dealer, but routine maintenance
can be done anywhere, as long as you keep records (receipts for oil and
filters and such).

--
jeff

Re: Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

Ripley59 wrote:
> So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
> Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
> Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
> that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
> 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
> warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
> one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
> have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
> dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
> this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
> paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
> not covered." Thanks for any advice!

Mostly, if you break it you are going to buy it, however I took the
extended warranty on my '06 Rubicon Unlimited principally to get
coverage for the engine. There has been some history of head problems in
the '00 and newer 4.0s. At $150 to transfer, I'd go for it. Warranty
repairs of course have to be done at a dealer, but routine maintenance
can be done anywhere, as long as you keep records (receipts for oil and
filters and such).

--
jeff

Re: Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

Ripley59 wrote:
> So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
> Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
> Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
> that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
> 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
> warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
> one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
> have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
> dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
> this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
> paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
> not covered." Thanks for any advice!

Mostly, if you break it you are going to buy it, however I took the
extended warranty on my '06 Rubicon Unlimited principally to get
coverage for the engine. There has been some history of head problems in
the '00 and newer 4.0s. At $150 to transfer, I'd go for it. Warranty
repairs of course have to be done at a dealer, but routine maintenance
can be done anywhere, as long as you keep records (receipts for oil and
filters and such).

--
jeff

Re: Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

Ripley59 wrote:
> So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
> Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
> Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
> that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
> 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
> warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
> one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
> have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
> dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
> this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
> paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
> not covered." Thanks for any advice!

Mostly, if you break it you are going to buy it, however I took the
extended warranty on my '06 Rubicon Unlimited principally to get
coverage for the engine. There has been some history of head problems in
the '00 and newer 4.0s. At $150 to transfer, I'd go for it. Warranty
repairs of course have to be done at a dealer, but routine maintenance
can be done anywhere, as long as you keep records (receipts for oil and
filters and such).

--
jeff

Re: Question on 7/70000 Powertrain warranty
 

Ripley59 wrote:
> So after years of wanting one, I finally got a Jeep :-). Its a 2005
> Rubicon I bought from a dealership. They got it as a trade-in on a
> Toyota minivan. At the time of purchase, 8 days ago, they told me
> that since its a dealer purchase I have the option to transfer the
> 7/70 powertrain warranty for $150.00. The 36000 miles/3 years
> warranty already comes with the vehicle. Is it worth it? Or is it
> one of those deals where in order to keep the warranty, I'll have to
> have all service and repairs, no matter how trivial, done at the
> dealership, and when something actually does break they'll say, "Oh,
> this is just normal wear and tear." or "If you look at the footnote to
> paragraph 8 on page 79 of your warranty agreement, you'll see that its
> not covered." Thanks for any advice!

I don't have my warranty in front of me, but:

1.) Are you sure you have to 'transfer' the warranty? I assumed it was a
manufacturer's warranty that was instantly transferrable.

2.) If so, are you sure there is a _charge_ to transfer the warranty?

tw

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