extended warrenties

[dmessy]

Anybody got an opinion on extended warrenties offered by the manufacture of Mercury outboards. My 1 year is about to run out and they want $195 for an additional 4 years. Is it worth it? Personal experiences?

 

[DJ]

Re: extended warrenties

Not sure about Merc. OMC's was good. It was an "inside" the corp. warranty.<br /><br />The one I had on my Suzuki wasn't too hot. It was held by Republic Insurance-a G.E. Comapany.<br /><br />If it's backed by Mercury/Brunswick, it's probably OK. Make sure it's not some off brand sold by the dealer with no conection to Merc.

 

[PurpleDragon]

Re: extended warrenties

Be sure to read over the warranty policy BEFORE signing it to make sure that what it's covering will fit your needs.<br /><br />And remember - On a vehicle - a "bumper-to-bumper" policy does NOT cover it from bumper-to-bumper. Mucho fine print.<br /><br />G'Luck - and let us know what you decide.<br /><br />Rex S.

 

[dmessy]

Re: extended warrenties

Not going to extend the warrenty. It covers basically factory defects only and from my experience, I would have found any problems by now. I'll just do the basic mat. stuff and hope I don't find any underwater obstructions!!!