Protective XtraRide extended warranty
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Topic: Protective XtraRide extended warranty
Posted By: fwunder
Subject: Protective XtraRide extended warranty
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2014 at 5:33pm
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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 ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 11:19am
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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 ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 12:07pm
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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 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Oct 2014 at 8:11pm
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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 ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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