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[tonycarreon]

Originally Posted by js/sj

The dealership said that they gave it a full inspection. Should i get a warranty on it?

would you expect the dealership to say "no, we didn't check it out. just pulled it on the lot looking for suckers..." most "full inspections" don't deal with the nitty-gritty. they're more "are the tires bald? does it need coolant? is the oil low? does it make a loud banging noise" type of inspections. you want someone who knows what to look for - is the rms leaking? are the control arms worn? is the suspension messed with...

get someone who doesn't have a vested interest in the outcome to check the car out. you may discover some things that can bring the price down.

as far as aftermarket warranty, most of the time they are worthless. forgot to change your oil at exactly 3000 miles (as the warranty might state) - out of luck. didn't check the coolant level? out of luck... 9 times out of 10 they won't pay for the repair and you're stuck having paid for a worthless warranty and paying for a repair out of pocket. best thing to do is have your own repair fund.

to note, i may sound jaded and pessimistic. just trying to give my honest opinion. for all i know the car you're looking at may be the most pristine, perfectly maintained and 100% solid car in the country. it could also be a huge lemon...

[Sumflow]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

as far as aftermarket warranty, most of the time they are worthless. ..... 9 times out of 10 they won't pay for the repair and you're stuck having paid for a worthless warranty and paying for a repair out of pocket.

It gets worst. You could have a minor problem that you can fix yourself. But because of the warranty you bring it to them. They tell you the warranty does not cover it and it costs a MINT to get your car back. Without the warranty you would have fixed it on the cheap and just drove on. If that warranty is going to cover the IMS, that is a different matter all together.

[js/sj]

Is a carfax really good to rely on too?