Dealership offered 100K warranty, worth it? - Land Rovers Only

jedi · 10-24-2005, 01:06 PM

I recently bought a 2002 Discovery SD (36k miles) and it has the remainder of the factory warranty plus the certfied warranty which means I get about 19 more months of warranty. I am going to talk to the lady from the dealership today about extending the warranty out to 100K miles. What is a fair price for that type of warranty and is it worth it? Is there any haggle room on warranty prices or is teh standing price the only price. I know there are aftermarket warranties but if I spend the money I would prefer to get it through Land Rover.

I appreciate all input.

Beachrover · 10-24-2005, 03:07 PM

Just to give you an idea, my '01 DII is in the shop now. ABS, TCS & HDC lights are on. It could be the brake modulator that is bad. If so, the part alone is around $1,500.00 and I've only got 70,000 miles on the truck. Looking back, I could have gotten the extended warranty for $2,000.00, wish I had of done it. Just my .02 worth.

ibjettin · 10-24-2005, 03:16 PM

It will pay for itself... I have a warranty on our 2000 Discovery and it paid for itself after the first visit to the dealer. Same thing with the ABS, TCS & HDC. Just last week it saved us over $700! I'd say go for it! It's well worth it.

bernardmann · 10-24-2005, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beachrover

ABS, TCS & HDC lights are on. It could be the brake modulator that is bad.

I think we have a conspiracy here. My 03 Disco just went to the shop today. I started driving to work and the Brake, ABS, TCS & HDC lights came on...very, very odd...

rmuller · 10-24-2005, 05:13 PM

yes. get it ASAP as it gets more expensive with time.

Serg · 10-24-2005, 05:48 PM

For an alternative, check the link on the bottom of my site for warranties.. it's a good company that will insure Rovers, and for a lot less than the Dealer...

DevynsDad · 10-24-2005, 05:52 PM

The ABS, HDC and TC lights are usually a bad wheel speed sensor. When I still had my Disco one went out at 45,000 miles and was replaced under warranty, and another went out at 53,000 miles and cost me $700+ to get fixed. They are notorious for dying frequently.

I would certainly buy the extended warranty if available. Just make sure what it covers...if it will replace a wheel speed sensor or head gasket it'll probably pay for itself.

ish · 10-24-2005, 06:07 PM

BUY BUY BUY BUY
I would buy it from the dealer cuz when I bring my truck in.....I don't wanna hear shit!

or get caught between the warranty co and the dealer.

When I was first married

I bought a 3 year old BMW 525 and a warranty till 100,000. it was the best money I ever spent!!!!

Jeezzzzze...could I have cramed any more smilies in there.

jhmover · 10-24-2005, 10:04 PM

BUY!

Here's list of post-warranty problems I had with my D-2

Intake manifold water leak - $1500.00
2 Idler Pullies - replaced myself but parts were like $160 or so.
1 Tensioner Pully - replaced myself but part was like $100.
2 - Driver's side window regulators replaced - parts about $200 (replaced myself).
MAF - about $350 parts and labor.
Purge Valve about $200 parts and labor.
2 trips for reset of the ABS/TC/HDC lights.
Motor Mount, about $200 with parts and labor.
Driveshaft U-Joints, about $250 parts and labor.
Exaust pipe flange on driver's side broke away from the pipe. I had it rewelded for cheap but I'd hate to see what a new one would have costs. Probably 4-500 bucks I'd guess with dealer ripoff rates.

Add this all up, about $3400....way more than the warranty would have been.

10-24-2005, 01:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
jedi Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 27 Gallery: 0	Dealership offered 100K warranty, worth it? I recently bought a 2002 Discovery SD (36k miles) and it has the remainder of the factory warranty plus the certfied warranty which means I get about 19 more months of warranty. I am going to talk to the lady from the dealership today about extending the warranty out to 100K miles. What is a fair price for that type of warranty and is it worth it? Is there any haggle room on warranty prices or is teh standing price the only price. I know there are aftermarket warranties but if I spend the money I would prefer to get it through Land Rover. I appreciate all input.

10-24-2005, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Serg LRO Founder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2,006 Gallery: 0	For an alternative, check the link on the bottom of my site for warranties.. it's a good company that will insure Rovers, and for a lot less than the Dealer... __________________ Current Vehicles: 2003 BMW 540iT M Sport 2005 BMW R1200GS 2004 Element Skateboard (Indy trucks, Bones Swiss, etc...) Past LR's: 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1997 Discovery XD 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 4.0

10-24-2005, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
DevynsDad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 206 Gallery: 0	The ABS, HDC and TC lights are usually a bad wheel speed sensor. When I still had my Disco one went out at 45,000 miles and was replaced under warranty, and another went out at 53,000 miles and cost me $700+ to get fixed. They are notorious for dying frequently. I would certainly buy the extended warranty if available. Just make sure what it covers...if it will replace a wheel speed sensor or head gasket it'll probably pay for itself. __________________ 1990 Range Rover County 2002 Jaguar X-Type

10-24-2005, 06:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
ish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,270 Gallery: 0	BUY BUY BUY BUY I would buy it from the dealer cuz when I bring my truck in.....I don't wanna hear shit! or get caught between the warranty co and the dealer. When I was first married I bought a 3 year old BMW 525 and a warranty till 100,000. it was the best money I ever spent!!!! Jeezzzzze...could I have cramed any more smilies in there. __________________ "Ish...I have in the past mistaken you for a perverted shit bag...now I realise that I am not shit bag enough. You truly are a king among men.I am not worthy with such imagination." Series 3 Guy 2005 Range Rover HSE 2007 BMW X3 M Sport Pkg 1990 911 Cabrio triple black 2006 Mini Cooper S Checkmate - GONE 1987 Corvette - 18 yrs Gone,,, sniff sniff -

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10-24-2005, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beachrover Richard Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 87 Gallery: 0	Just to give you an idea, my '01 DII is in the shop now. ABS, TCS & HDC lights are on. It could be the brake modulator that is bad. If so, the part alone is around $1,500.00 and I've only got 70,000 miles on the truck. Looking back, I could have gotten the extended warranty for $2,000.00, wish I had of done it. Just my .02 worth.

10-24-2005, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
ibjettin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 705 Gallery: 0	It will pay for itself... I have a warranty on our 2000 Discovery and it paid for itself after the first visit to the dealer. Same thing with the ABS, TCS & HDC. Just last week it saved us over $700! I'd say go for it! It's well worth it.

10-24-2005, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,452 Gallery: 0	yes. get it ASAP as it gets more expensive with time.

10-24-2005, 10:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
jhmover Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 310 Gallery: 0	BUY! Here's list of post-warranty problems I had with my D-2 Intake manifold water leak - $1500.00 2 Idler Pullies - replaced myself but parts were like $160 or so. 1 Tensioner Pully - replaced myself but part was like $100. 2 - Driver's side window regulators replaced - parts about $200 (replaced myself). MAF - about $350 parts and labor. Purge Valve about $200 parts and labor. 2 trips for reset of the ABS/TC/HDC lights. Motor Mount, about $200 with parts and labor. Driveshaft U-Joints, about $250 parts and labor. Exaust pipe flange on driver's side broke away from the pipe. I had it rewelded for cheap but I'd hate to see what a new one would have costs. Probably 4-500 bucks I'd guess with dealer ripoff rates. Add this all up, about $3400....way more than the warranty would have been.

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