Wanted to share my recent positive experience with an extended warranty (after nearly not getting one).
While in the process of buying my fabulous 2017 (68k miles, factory warranty expired) I spent an inordinate amount of time laboring over the decision to get an extended warranty or not. Financial experts and a friend in the industry provided me some additional considerations (such the closing/paperwork being a profit center). With this in mind, I decided to forgo the dealer offered extended warranty (and subsequent impact to financing) and possibly just roll the dice. I was closing on my truck on a Monday, and we made an agreement the preceding Saturday at close, so I had a day to think about the warranty business. With that in mind, I decided to do so research online, and ended up going with the Supreme plan from Endurance. Compared to what the dealer was providing for similar money, the warranty I went with was better with longer coverage.
Fast forward to about a few weeks ago, when in my already somewhat loud truck, I could hear a noise coming from the rear end that sounded it needed a closer look. I was already going in for an oil change, so I asked for a quick check on it while I was there. Their expert agreed and I brought the truck in and it was game on! The Service Writer was familiar with Endurance and had no complaints, so that was good to hear. They did send out an Adjuster to see the vehicle and required repair, and they did approve the work. A $100 deductible for me, the rest covered by the warranty. Bullet dodged.
On a side note, when I began my time consuming Raptor search, I was originally looking for a later model Gen 1. I found a 2014 with 52k miles for $50k, that had just been taken in on trade. During their tech inspection, they noted noise from the rear end, and ended up rebuilding the rear differential. Not sure it means anything, but I found it interesting that the one I almost bought and the one I did buy both needed the same work with mileage in the same (sort of) ball park. Anything specific anyone is doing for extending the life of the differential? My research into all of this has led me to some aftermarket differential parts, to include covers with cooling fins and magnets. Had I been aware of the cover options while it was in the shop, I might have had them do the swap while working on it, but I will add that to the list. I have also read the loooooooooong thread on friction modifiers for rear diff gear oil, which is where I found some links and comments regarding covers.
While in the process of buying my fabulous 2017 (68k miles, factory warranty expired) I spent an inordinate amount of time laboring over the decision to get an extended warranty or not. Financial experts and a friend in the industry provided me some additional considerations (such the closing/paperwork being a profit center). With this in mind, I decided to forgo the dealer offered extended warranty (and subsequent impact to financing) and possibly just roll the dice. I was closing on my truck on a Monday, and we made an agreement the preceding Saturday at close, so I had a day to think about the warranty business. With that in mind, I decided to do so research online, and ended up going with the Supreme plan from Endurance. Compared to what the dealer was providing for similar money, the warranty I went with was better with longer coverage.
Fast forward to about a few weeks ago, when in my already somewhat loud truck, I could hear a noise coming from the rear end that sounded it needed a closer look. I was already going in for an oil change, so I asked for a quick check on it while I was there. Their expert agreed and I brought the truck in and it was game on! The Service Writer was familiar with Endurance and had no complaints, so that was good to hear. They did send out an Adjuster to see the vehicle and required repair, and they did approve the work. A $100 deductible for me, the rest covered by the warranty. Bullet dodged.
On a side note, when I began my time consuming Raptor search, I was originally looking for a later model Gen 1. I found a 2014 with 52k miles for $50k, that had just been taken in on trade. During their tech inspection, they noted noise from the rear end, and ended up rebuilding the rear differential. Not sure it means anything, but I found it interesting that the one I almost bought and the one I did buy both needed the same work with mileage in the same (sort of) ball park. Anything specific anyone is doing for extending the life of the differential? My research into all of this has led me to some aftermarket differential parts, to include covers with cooling fins and magnets. Had I been aware of the cover options while it was in the shop, I might have had them do the swap while working on it, but I will add that to the list. I have also read the loooooooooong thread on friction modifiers for rear diff gear oil, which is where I found some links and comments regarding covers.
