Lifetime Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty for '08?
 

So I knew about the lifetime powertrain warranty, but I purchased an '08 Dodge Caravan yesterday (very nice compiment to my JK), and with it I was able to purchase a LIFETIME bumper-to-bumper warranty. I told the dealer I didn't believe him at first, but he showed me the docs, wrote up the contract, etc. Basically they're telling me my new minivan is going to live FOREVER.

Are the offering this on the '08+ JKs? I wish I could have gotten something like that on my '07. Dealer told me he wasn't sure how long Chrysler is going to offer it, and yes it is Chrysler and not an aftermarket.

Cool stuff.

Minivan? You admitted to buying one of those things? :D Seriously, I wouldn't mind if my wife had one for the convenience sure would be cheaper than the Exploder. She doesn't like minivans; and I offered to buy her an Unlimited, but she didn't want that either. Women are difficult.

I agree -- dump the minivan :sad2:

LOL. You guys make me laugh. 4-kids. That should say it. Besides, I got tired of my wife driving my JK. :bleh: Until you drive accross country with wife, 4 kids, and a dog in a decked out caravan, you'll never understand. Let me drive the JK. Let the family take the family van.

I purchased this warranty for my 08 4 door Sahara. My previous Jeep was an 87 YJ, and I had it up until 6 months ago. My intentions are that my JK become my daughter's car in 10 years, when she turns 16. So, I opted for this, because of the nature of the MyGig, and normal wear items such as bearings and axle repair that this warranty will address. If you read the fine print, towing, a rental car, and travel disruption reimbursement all apply only to 100k, but the warranty for everything else remains throughout- as long as you meet the needed 5 year inspections.

-t

How much does it cost though?

I paid 2k, which is the same I paid for the extended warranty on my JK.

I also got the lifetime bumper to bumper, just in case any of those problems I've been reading about happen to rear their ugly heads. Cost was about $2300

I got offered one for 7years/100k ($1900 I think?), but I heard the cost is lower if you wait to buy it later on. and since my next 3 years is covered anyhow, why buy now?

Do the side door windows open on those? Always hated that they haven't in the past.

Yes, the side door windows go down. Let me say this, the '08 Grand Caravan is fantastic (and yes, I know it is a minivan). We got one with the swivel seats, table, tail-gate seats in the rear, dual dvd, sat radio and sat TV, etc. etc. It is pretty amazing to be honest. With a mess of kids, long road trips should be mighty comfortable in this thing.

Of course, I still love my JK more. :D I wish I could have gotten the lifetime warranty on the JK. I don't plan on having the minivan for more than 5-6 years, but I expect to have the JK for a very long time.

just curious if the lifetime is transferable? Not that I ever plan to sell my Jeep

ok I should have been more clear, I was wondering if the lifetime bumper to bumper that people are paying 2000extra for is transferable, I know the standard powertrain one isnt

The Lifetime bumper-to-bumber warranty (aka wrap warranty) is non-transferable same as the powertrain that comes with it. My dealer told me mine would be $2700 on my 2dr Sahara but since I'm leasing i figured i'd wait to see if i buy it in the end.

You should still be able to. I know you can go in and upgrade your 3/36 powertrain to the bumper to bumper even if you bought your vehicle before they released that warranty. You can do this on all 06+ Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep vehicles as long as you are the original owner. Cost was only $750 for the first few months after they announced the lifetime waranties, but I think that was only for 60 days. Probably 1000-1200 now. Once you did this I think you would be able to upgrade to the bumper to bumper lifetime. I can check tomorrow to be sure about all of this if you guys are interested.

the lifetime waranties come in a couple of flavors. one has a zero deductable, the most common is a $100 deductable. I got the $100 deductable for $1560. The dealer told me his cost is about $1350. It is bumper to bumper and not transferable. google can find lots of mopar waranties and start pestering the dealer. one dealer in NJ had the best deal and thats when I ended up with the $1560 price.

Any idea where to find out more information ont his? I was poking around the Jeep site, and couldn't find anything. Anyone have the document they can scan in and share?

Thanks

Z-Man - try searching for "Daimler Chrysler Maximum Care Service Contracts".

Cool, trying that now, thx!

If my dealership is offering the bumper to bumper...

I've Got A 2007 JK For Sale, Sahara, Unlimited

N2rock - yeah, a lot of places are selling it, and some are only close. The correct place should offer “Maximum Care” with a Lifetime term. Here's an example of a good site that itemizes all of the parts that are covered and can quote you on a Lifetime Maximum Care package. I’m not specifically recommending this place (haven’t bought the warranty myself yet), but I think the site does provide you with the answers to all of your questions.

Right, first get the quote - select Lifetime. Then select the Maximum Care link (on the left) to see what's included.

I know there are other sites that are available. You just need to make sure it's backed by Chrysler, and it's "Maximum Care" with a "Lifetime" term.

I just used my lifetime maxcare for the first time last week on my 2012 with 106,000 miles to replace the starter. One thing to note is that they can add up all of the repairs over the life of the warranty. If the sum of the repairs is more than the retail value of the Jeep they can stop honoring the warranty. I caution the readers: the lifetime maxcare warranty is not the same as the lifetime warranty that came standard with the Chrysler products during the years where they were trying to prop up the public's confidence with the warranty. That warranty requires an inspection every 5 years or the warranty will be void. The lifetime maxcare that I bought does not have that requirement.