Protective XtraRide extended warranty

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   Looking for opinions on the Protective XtraRide extended warranty. Our 2014 178 is just about one year old w/about 10,000 miles on it. We probably won't put that many miles every year, but we do intend to use it quite often.
I just received the paperwork from my dealer for an extended warranty. On the surface it actually looks like a pretty good deal and I'm not usually an extended warranty buyer.

The plan:

Towable-New. Platinum plan. Pretty much bumper to bumper including slide out, appliances, AV, etc.

72 month term (6 years). $100.00 deductible. Can transfer upon sale for $75.00.

Contract plan: $657.00 plus tax.

The little bit of research I can find on the web seems to indicate this is a pretty good deal. What do you think?

Thanks!

fred 

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fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Topic: Protective XtraRide extended warranty Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 5:33pm
	Looking for opinions on the Protective XtraRide extended warranty. Our 2014 178 is just about one year old w/about 10,000 miles on it. We probably won't put that many miles every year, but we do intend to use it quite often. I just received the paperwork from my dealer for an extended warranty. On the surface it actually looks like a pretty good deal and I'm not usually an extended warranty buyer. The plan: Towable-New. Platinum plan. Pretty much bumper to bumper including slide out, appliances, AV, etc. 72 month term (6 years). $100.00 deductible. Can transfer upon sale for $75.00. Contract plan: $657.00 plus tax. The little bit of research I can find on the web seems to indicate this is a pretty good deal. What do you think? Thanks! fred
	2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 11:19am
	I literally put my transfer paperwork in the mail today, for the Platinum plan the prior owners purchased for my Salem. I read the booklet cover to cover and it sounds good, just pricey for the whole 6 years. However, if your pod's fridge completely fails in those 6 years it will just about pay for itself. For the $50 its costing us to transfer the 1 1/2 years left on our contract I would be dumb not to do it but I'm not sure I'd buy that plan from the start. If you want peace of mind and can afford the $, go for it, but from a financial standpoint odds are you'll do better putting that $650 in the bank for the next 6 years and draw from it if something does break.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

fwunder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 12:07pm
	Thanks Doug. Pretty much exactly how I feel. We can afford it, so I think I will let the decision lie with wife. I would probably take the money. She will probably take peace of mind. BTW, I checked about lesser years/rates. They definitely want the money up front: 4 years: $600 5 years: $626 6 years: $657 Did the extended warranty option help your decision on purchasing your unit? Curious if it helps resale. Thanks! fred
	2014 RPod 178 => MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks!

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059	Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 8:11pm
	They didn't use it as a selling point, not even mentioning it until the next day. I would use it as a selling point if I sold it today.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual