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Replying to: jtg61 (Apr 15, 2009 3:53 am) |
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Replying to: irismg (Apr 18, 2009 7:09 am) 1. If the deal with FIAT goes through, then everything continues as normal and all warranties continue. 2. If they really do go under, Mr Obama said that the government would assume all warranties, so again, the warranties continue. So.... I wouldn't worry what happens... either way, the coverage is there. At least that's how I see it!! Paul |
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Replying to: pssimon (Apr 18, 2009 8:25 am)  ---Paul
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Replying to: pssimon (Apr 18, 2009 8:25 am) As the owner of a 2005 Dodge Ram that's still under warranty (Cummins diesel 5 years/100K miles, all other systems 7 yrs/100K miles under Added Care Chrysler Service Contract [which extends the engine coverage as well to 7 years] - I'm at 49 months and 63K), my concern is not so much Obama backing the warranty... if there's no Chrysler LLC, there's no dealer network - exactly who will perform warranty repairs? I'm really pulling for the Fiat deal. kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host |
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Does anyone know whether switching to synthetic oil violates, in any way, the warranty on new vehicles? After my experience with synthetic oils in my 2004 Pacifica (mpg went up and frequency of oil changes went down) I was considering it for my new 2008. My concern is that since oil changes are less frequent, would I be in trouble with regards to following the prescribed maintenance schedule? I am changing my synthetic at about 7500 miles even though I was told I can go to 10K miles. The last thing I want to do is void a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty. thanks... ---Paul
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Paul, if you are changing at 7,500 miles now, I would not go out to 10,000 miles. That is only a 25% increase in what you are doing now, and I can guarantee that you will have trouble with Chrysler ( Obama/Fiat Motors ?) if you ever have a powertrain warranty claim. I say this for two reasons: 1. You are using a non-specified oil in your vehicle ( probably a minor issue, but a point nevertheless)...... 2.Because of the expense of the non-specified oil, you would understandably go further between oil changes. That's not a problem until you go beyond the maximum recommended interval. That's the problem here......... Chrysler/Obama/Fiat ( COF Motors) ?.......will come back and say you did not follow their recommended oil change , so they could deny your claim. Having said all this, it is a remote scenario, but it could happen, and if it did, that would more than wipe out all of the advantages of using synthetic oil on this vehicle and your next three cars for that matter. I stuck with fossil oil and 3-4,000 mile intervals for the reasons I just gave you...... Just my opinion, Paul Random Thought: Given the fact that Fiat should shortly have a 35% stake in Chrysler, will the winged logo on my Pacifica come in red, white, and green ? |
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Replying to: pssimon (Apr 18, 2009 8:25 am) |
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Replying to: pssimon (Apr 18, 2009 8:27 am) |
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Now that I just bought my 2nd Pacifica, my dealer is going away. Its going to be interesting now that Chrysler has put out the list of dealers to be axed. Sadly, the one I have been dealing with for 25+ years is on the list! I will miss them. Anyone else in that boat (losing a dealer they really become "attached" to)? NPR was saying Corporate was not even going to help the dealers they are axing with respect to inventory. They are leaving all the stock with the dealers for them to deal with, most likely to send to auction so they will get even less. I will surely miss my dealer. They sold my family about 8 cars, including 2 Pacificas. Anyone else feel the loss?  Paul |
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Just agreed to and put a deposit on a new 2008 Pacifica with everything. Sticker was 37.5k and bought it for 25k OTD. We have a newborn and the wife is really excited as we got so many more options than we could have in any other car. Too bad the dealership is closing and this was the last 2008 left. Crazy deal - I'm sure we will never buy another car this good this cheap ever again.
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