Extended warranty on new truck?

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  1. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    I have a mid roof 14 cascadia 70 or 72" inch sleeper. 215" wheelbase, dd15, 10 spd iirc 465 HP. Nothing special but it runs well and I like it. Super singles , I used to get 7.3 mpg doing 70 but I bought Yokohama and I'm getting 6.9. Michelin's were another 1800 ish, but in a year I would save about 2400, live and learn. I haul tanks, so the mid roof is needed, but I hauled flats before when I got it.

    If you get it best of luck.
     
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  3. TruckRunner

    TruckRunner Heavy Load Member

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    Wow you and I must think alike. Mine is similar including the super singles but it's a full condo and a DT12. I want a mid roof with air ramp but hard to find.
     
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  4. SteveScott

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    I'm getting a new KW T680 next week and I bought the 5 year 500k mile warranty, bumper to bumper (except tires) and it covers towing. It was $6,000 for 5 years and I thought that was an absolute bargain.
     
  5. Trucking in Tennessee

    Trucking in Tennessee Road Train Member

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    Cover electrical? Have to really read.
     
  6. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    He said it did. I'll read it over when I sign the contracts. I know electronics can be an expensive pain in the butt.
     
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    Go back in the shop and ask the service manager what it doesn't cover BEFORE you sign .
     
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  8. Ridgeline

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    you are kidding ... right?
     
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  9. Hegemeister

    Hegemeister Road Train Member

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    Just remember, a warranty plan is insurance. These entities are in business to make a profit, plus cover the repair and their overhead.
    Yes. It is possible you will pay them your money up front, and someday say, I am so happy I purchased this warranty. However, the odds are against it. Otherwise, these entities could not stay in business.
    I just purchased a new kenworth, and my salesperson told me not to extend the warranty.
     
  10. Trucking in Tennessee

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    What is the warranty on a new truck?
     
  11. Hegemeister

    Hegemeister Road Train Member

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    2 years, 250k miles on the motor. Got 6 years 750k on the transmission.
     
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