Warranty opinions
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JK Newbie
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Warranty opinions
Hello,
Newbe just doing research. Hope to pick up 2008-2010 in a couple of months. It seems that the engine and drivetrain lifetime warranty (for original purchaser) is a great deal. Have any of you guys and girls had any experience with this. I own a small machine shop and it really seems like a good selling point, if Jeep backs it. Any opinions would be appreciated.
Tks, Ed
Newbe just doing research. Hope to pick up 2008-2010 in a couple of months. It seems that the engine and drivetrain lifetime warranty (for original purchaser) is a great deal. Have any of you guys and girls had any experience with this. I own a small machine shop and it really seems like a good selling point, if Jeep backs it. Any opinions would be appreciated.
Tks, Ed
JK Enthusiast
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From: Western Suburbs of Chicago
Like Kupost said, Lifetime powertrain is being replaced with 5yr/100k miles for powertrain.
If the lifetime powertrain is a key selling point for you start scrounging for an '09.
If the lifetime powertrain is a key selling point for you start scrounging for an '09.
JK Newbie
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From: Deep South Georgia
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One other thing to remember. Someone can correct me if I am wrong, but, used 09's, Chrysler will not transfer liftime warranty. Only the remaining 3 year, 36 thousand mile warranty will transfer. So...,it's either new 09 liftime or 2010 limited. Or, you can save several thousand by finding a used 08 or 09 with remaing warranty.
I have used the warranty very little. Two leaks in front and rear diffs. I had the softop front rail issue but that was also covered by warranty. Picked that fix up on this site.
I have used the warranty very little. Two leaks in front and rear diffs. I had the softop front rail issue but that was also covered by warranty. Picked that fix up on this site.
JK Enthusiast
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From: N.E. B.F.E. Indiana (Rome City)
Find a dealer who understands what jeeps are and what they are built for!!
Ask questions as to how they feel about warranties and mods!!!
You will have to find a new '09 if you want the lifetime warranty,,, 2010's don't have it...
My dealer is way cool, I have an '08 and the couple times I had to use the warranty, they covered it,, (the first time I used it to replace a rear axle I broke while wheeling) my dealer said as long as it is a factory part, they will cover it, no matter how I mod it!!
But there are alot of guys on here who have had trouble with their dealers not wanting to cover much more common things,, so make sure you choose a dealer wisely!!!
Ask questions as to how they feel about warranties and mods!!!
You will have to find a new '09 if you want the lifetime warranty,,, 2010's don't have it...
My dealer is way cool, I have an '08 and the couple times I had to use the warranty, they covered it,, (the first time I used it to replace a rear axle I broke while wheeling) my dealer said as long as it is a factory part, they will cover it, no matter how I mod it!!
But there are alot of guys on here who have had trouble with their dealers not wanting to cover much more common things,, so make sure you choose a dealer wisely!!!