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Opinions about GMPP extended warranty purchase   Printable Version Hummer >> Hummer Forums - General >> General Hummer Talk >> Opinions about GMPP extended warranty purchase Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> Opinions about GMPP extended warranty purchase - 1/20/2008 12:47:29 PM    HummerGuy Posts: 6669 Status: offline I have to decide in the next week or two whether to purchase the GMPP extended bumper-to-bumper warranty. Basically, it's going to cost me between 3k to 4k from anywhere between 2 to 4 years, 40k to 50k miles more. If I don't, I still have the drivetrain warranty up until 75k miles, at which time I can purchase a GMPP extended warranty on only the drivetrain. I'm still looking into what EXACTLY the drivetrain warranty covers, if it's only engine and trans, or diff's and transfer case as well. I just don't know if it's worth spending all that money on a bumper to bumper when alot of that is not really expensive stuff and most of it can be fixed by me, ie: hoses, belts, etc. What do you guys think? Hold out to extend the drivetrain warranty or bite the bullet and buy the extended bumper to bumper? It can be paid over 18 months but it's just another payment to soak up which I really don't want. If anybody has experience with the drivetrain-only warranty for the H3 let me know.  HummerMike knows about them but we haven't looked into specific parts and so forth.  I don't think it's ever come up yet since I seem to have more miles on my H3 then pretty much anybody has right now Post #: 1 RE: Opinions about GMPP extended warranty purchase - 1/20/2008 12:53:36 PM    Doc Olds Posts: 3550 Joined: 7/11/2007 From: Boat Town USA (Michigan 48045) Status: offline I have never bought those things and I am way ahead on the costs of operation with regular routine maintenance.  Preventative maintenance does relly work.  I already know you do a lot more inspesting than most.       That is half the battle, heads up, look at what is going on, and address any issues as soon as they come up. The extended warranty is great for some though. (in reply to HummerGuy) Post #: 2 RE: Opinions about GMPP extended warranty purchase - 1/22/2008 7:04:35 AM    HummerGuy Posts: 6669 Status: offline I'm trying to figure out what can go wrong that would be worth the warranty cost. The most common off-road repair is the all-mighty tie rod.  How much do tie-rods go for, and how hard are they to replace? I'm assuming they are just a couple of bolts and that's it. I would much rather spend the money on the all of the skid plates in addition to the underbody protection then spend 3k+ on this. You are right Doc.  I do inspect the truck every month or so for leaks and so forth.  I crawl underneath it and look at everything, and change the magnets out if necessary............ (in reply to Doc Olds) Post #: 3 RE: Opinions about GMPP extended warranty purchase - 1/22/2008 7:59:15 AM    3hummers   Posts: 11745 Joined: 9/23/2007 Status: offline I have not bought the extended warranties either and think I am way ahead. I have never had anything huge blow up on me after warranty. Big things are transmissions and HVAC issues from what I hear. You know what your truck has been through and what type of condition it is in. If you think you need it... I bet you could replace your HVAC and rebuild the trannie for less than 3K. _____________________________ 2006 H1 Alpha wagon 2000 H1 Slantback 1997 H1 wagon 2008 H3 Alpha (in reply to HummerGuy) Post #: 4 RE: Opinions about GMPP extended warranty purchase - 1/22/2008 10:04:07 AM    HummerGuy Posts: 6669 Status: offline Isn't the transmission covered under the drivetrain warranty? I still have 27k left on that, which can be extended also at the end from what they tell me. (in reply to 3hummers) Post #: 5 RE: Opinions about GMPP extended warranty purchase - 1/22/2008 3:38:28 PM    3hummers   Posts: 11745 Joined: 9/23/2007 Status: offline It should be. 3-4K fixes a lot of stuff. _____________________________ 2006 H1 Alpha wagon 2000 H1 Slantback 1997 H1 wagon 2008 H3 Alpha (in reply to HummerGuy) Post #: 6 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. 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