Posted by Keith in Washington on Friday, December 12, 2003 at 11:52AM :
In Reply to: Dodge Service Contracts, are they worth it posted by Paul(in NY) on Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 10:25PM :
I bought "Plans" in the past on a Honda and never used it. The cars never broke down. Basically when they try to sell me one I simply ask "Are you telling me that the car/truck is so unreliable that I need extra insurance against break down. If so, then I need to go find a better car/truck to buy" That comment has brought out some interesting comments.
Basically, I feel if you need the extra protection then the vehicle is not worth it. I demand reliability. I have had a Honda, and a Suburban hit 200K miles with no more than normal maintenance. I got 145K out of a Scout before electrical problems showed up. I do not abuse my vehicles. I have a Ford F350 that I doubt that will make 100K with out some engine work.