Car question got me thinking... How good are leased car/manu warranties?

[MrMaxwell]

Leased cars just simply have the manufacturer warranty, right? Well. How good is the manufacturer warranty? I've never owned a new car, and I never would.. But I was wondering to myself if I could type very well right now,

seriously though if I assume some assholes lease.. well I just want something that I can drive the fuck out of without putting this person or myself into a bad situation. I really like thins to perform in life. Like this I have been known to put both the accelerator and the brake to the floor quickly and often. Back in the day I use to peel out all of the time and burn tires off of there when I get mad - I miss that -

will a manu warranty cover that or will they try to weasel out of it?

I'm talking about on a car made to perform like say a cadillac sts
Not a huge concern on those, anyway, because they really will take the abuse i guess

never mind

The ones I use to drive .. the 89 and 90/91 4.5 and 91 4.9 cads took as much abuse as you can imagine I went through so many sets of tires and the ONLY thing that ever failed was a transmission in one of the 91 4.9s which just have weaker transmissions with them

The 4.6 northstar if the head gasket holds up they last forever. They've left those on the bench screaming well past redline for weeks at a time and they showed hardly any wear. I've seen them go 300k in limos (the actual same one they use in ordinary pssgr cars

[ottopottomouse]

Are you seriously stupid enough to be asking whether a manufacturers warranty will cover giving you new tyres every week because you've been doing burnouts?

[candyflip]

Some of the third party aftermarket warranties will cover pretty much anything. Not tires and what not, but anything mechanical for sure.

BMW has the best maintenance program for new/leased vehicles. They would even change out wiper blades if needed.

[k0nr4d]

manufacture warrants don't cover parts exploitable parts, IE brake pads, brake rotors, clutch, tires, shocks, etc unless there was something wrong in the manufacturing process.

[GTS Mark]

I spent $3k on an extended warranty for my M5 last year. Like 2 months after i bought it i had a $6500 clutch sensor go... Took 2 weeks for the part to be shipped from the factory in Germany. The warranty covered me for a brand new 3 series loaner from the dealership plus of course all costs (except for a $300 deductible).

So for me the extended was worth it...

[MrMaxwell]

Originally Posted by ottopottomouse

Are you seriously stupid enough to be asking whether a manufacturers warranty will cover giving you new tyres every week because you've been doing burnouts?

Of course not, idiot!
I thought if I was burning tires I should probably keep the OEM in the garage and use other tires, then put the OEMs back on whenever I go in for major service.... genius!!

[MrMaxwell]

Originally Posted by k0nr4d

manufacture warrants don't cover parts exploitable parts, IE brake pads, brake rotors, clutch, tires, shocks, etc unless there was something wrong in the manufacturing process.

I wouldn't expect that, I just would like to know if they'll call abusive driving "excessive wear and tear" and try to not cover major things..

[ottopottomouse]

Originally Posted by MrMaxwell

Of course not, idiot!
I thought if I was burning tires I should probably keep the OEM in the garage and use other tires, then put the OEMs back on whenever I go in for major service.... genius!!

assuming your lease car is new(ish) they only have to plug it into the diagnostics machine to find you drive like a cunt. if you abuse it like a rental racer expect them to pull a tiny smallprint clause out of their arse and void the warrenty.

[MrMaxwell]

Originally Posted by ottopottomouse

assuming your lease car is new(ish) they only have to plug it into the diagnostics machine to find you drive like a cunt. if you abuse it like a rental racer expect them to pull a tiny smallprint clause out of their arse and void the warrenty.

That's pretty much what I was afraid of.
I don't drive like a cunt, though. I'm very courteous with my driving.

[sperbonzo]

Personally I think BMW has the best one out there.


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[2MuchMark]

Leasing is a good way to go if you want to drive a nice car.

However you are 100% responsible for the upkeep and wear and tear on the car. If you intend to return it or trade-up at the end of the lease, your car has to be in good condition. You are responsible for all out of warranty repairs.

Here is the best way to lease a car.

First choose the car you like. Be prepared to put down a deposit, and make sure you can afford the monthly payments. You will be financing approximately 50% of the total value of the car or less.

Keep the car in good shape. Change the oil and do all of the usual maintenance.

As your lease nears the end, put your car up for sale for at least 20% more than the residual value of the car. For example if you lease a $50,000 car and you still owe $20,000 at your end of lease, put it up for sale at about $24,000 or even a bit more. If your car is in good shape, you will have no trouble selling your car at this price.

Buy your lease out at $20,000 and pocket the extra $4000.

[james_clickmemedia]

Originally Posted by GTS Mark

I spent $3k on an extended warranty for my M5 last year. Like 2 months after i bought it i had a $6500 clutch sensor go... Took 2 weeks for the part to be shipped from the factory in Germany. The warranty covered me for a brand new 3 series loaner from the dealership plus of course all costs (except for a $300 deductible).

So for me the extended was worth it...

I purchased a bmw extended warranty for my 535 and don't regret it. I would never own a BMW without a warranty, too much to go wrong & they charge $50 just to plug it into the computer & tell you what needs to be replaced.