Buying 2019 Limited - is Mopar “lifetime” warranty legit?

[Accountant]

Dealer offered a Mopar lifetime warranty which covers everything except maintenance types of items. He said it lasts the life of the vehicle and unlimited mile. Cost is $3,995. Never heard of anyone offering this before. Sounds too good to be true. He did it is only offered on certain vehicles. I’m looking at a 2019 Ram 1500 limited 4x4 crew cab. If this is legit I’m going back and getting it tonight lol.

 

[HitchHiker]

Dealer offered a Mopar lifetime warranty which covers everything except maintenance types of items. He said it lasts the life of the vehicle and unlimited mile. Cost is $3,995. Never heard of anyone offering this before. Sounds too good to be true. He did it is only offered on certain vehicles. I’m looking at a 2019 Ram 1500 limited 4x4 crew cab. If this is legit I’m going back and getting it tonight lol.

It is legit however that’s a high price, you can do better on the price through some online providers that are often referenced on this forum. You can also forgo the maxcare lifetime warranty purchase until later. The purchase price point will remain the same up through your 1st year or 12000 miles of ownership. The only possible advantage of buying it now would be if you role it into financing, however at $3995 I wouldn’t do it.


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[Jimmyjoe]

Not sure on 2019 models, but I bought my lifetime max care from a dealer in Michigan for my 2014 Ram and I only paid $2,390. There are threads in the 4th gen forum on the lifetime warranty you can checkout to find dealers and contact info for better prices.

 

[HitchHiker]

Go here to get a quick online quote for comparison, and to familiarize yourself with the Maxcare warranty options:

https://www.chryslerwarrantys.com/


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[dexter]

Legit.

I didn't get it when I purchased because there isn't a need.
Wait until the first 36K miles are almost up and then look on line for a plan.

http://www.ramforum.com/threads/lifetime-max-warranty-contract.113154/

 

[Fitz-0518]

Ca, DO NOT pay $4000 for the warranty. You will find the link that Hitch attached helpful. I do believe the warranty is fair value IF you plan on keeping the truck for more than 100k miles. You will find that you can purchase the warranty for much less with just a little shopping on line. One trans or major electronic component replacement, and you will get your money back.

 

[Accountant]

Go here to get a quick online quote for comparison, and to familiarize yourself with the Maxcare warranty options:

https://www.chryslerwarrantys.com/


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Thanks for the link! The quote I received for Lifetime Maxcare was $3,331.

 

[Accountant]

Ca, DO NOT pay $4000 for the warranty. You will find the link that Hitch attached helpful. I do believe the warranty is fair value IF you plan on keeping the truck for more than 100k miles. You will find that you can purchase the warranty for much less with just a little shopping on line. One trans or major electronic component replacement, and you will get your money back.

Thanks! I plan on putting 20,000-30,000 miles per year on the truck and hope to keep it for a long time, especially with a lifetime warranty.

 

[Accountant]

It is legit however that’s a high price, you can do better on the price through some online providers that are often referenced on this forum. You can also forgo the maxcare lifetime warranty purchase until later. The purchase price point will remain the same up through your 1st year or 12000 miles of ownership. The only possible advantage of buying it now would be if you role it into financing, however at $3995 I wouldn’t do it.


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Thanks! Reading through the posts now.

 

[Accountant]

Legit.

I didn't get it when I purchased because there isn't a need.
Wait until the first 36K miles are almost up and then look on line for a plan.

http://www.ramforum.com/threads/lifetime-max-warranty-contract.113154/

Thanks! Just sent an email to clay at robbins ford.

 

[dexter]

Thanks for the link! The quote I received for Lifetime Maxcare was $3,331.

Check out the link I gave there may be cheaper.

 

[Accountant]

Check out the link I gave there may be cheaper.

yes, sent an email to clay at robbins ford.

 

[Fitz-0518]

Thanks! I plan on putting 20,000-30,000 miles per year on the truck and hope to keep it for a long time, especially with a lifetime warranty.

Great, glad we could offer suggestions.

 

[Fitz-0518]

Great, glad we could offer suggestions.

Edit: Would be a great buy if you can get it down to something like $22-$28. If you are Vet, see if there is a military, AAA OR EVEN A COSCO discount. Good luck

 

[HitchHiker]

Check out the link I gave there may be cheaper.

Definitely there is cheaper if you dig, that link is just a quick online quote to give you an idea of where to start and go down in price from there. There are also periodic price discounts and specials on the Maxcare plans which is why it’s sometimes best to wait a bit. I’m at 5k miles on my 2018 and will probably wait until 3/36 passes before purchasing any extended warranty if I decide to buy out this lease.


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[Accountant]

Great, glad we could offer suggestions.

Thanks all for the quick replies!! This helps a lot!

 

[dexter]

Thanks all for the quick replies!! This helps a lot!

Could you post the plan and cost when you get it?

I'll be buying next year.
Thanks

 

[iLLeStEyECoN]

Yes, please share your results. I was planning to wait until 3/36 was almost up.


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[Accountant]

Haven't heard back from Clay. So far I've only gotten the online quote for $3,331 less $180 discount. I just picked up a 2019 Laramie with 4 corner air ride yesterday and the dealer couldn't beat that price. Several dealers I talked to don't even offer the lifetime maxcare anymore.

 

[iLLeStEyECoN]

Haven't heard back from Clay. So far I've only gotten the online quote for $3,331 less $180 discount. I just picked up a 2019 Laramie with 4 corner air ride yesterday and the dealer couldn't beat that price. Several dealers I talked to don't even offer the lifetime maxcare anymore.

I’ve seen many of them offering third party options, like Allstate’s.


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