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But yes when JR introduced The Guardian alarm, he didn't realize it would really turn into a IXX Carmax trade-in alarm. It doesn't mean all the bad 996's end up at Carmax though.
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Since the car "came" with a 4 year warranty, I assume that the OP purchased the warranty from CarMax.
I would also assume that someone who purchased an aftermarket warranty would also be someone who would not usually DIY their car. As stated, most aftermarket warranties do not cover maintenance items and I guarantee you that CarMax doesn't give a crap how good the brakes are.
A $300 PPI could let you know what expensive maintenance items are forthcoming and this info could also help negotiate a better price for the car.
996: Cheap to Buy, Expensive to Own
I would also assume that someone who purchased an aftermarket warranty would also be someone who would not usually DIY their car. As stated, most aftermarket warranties do not cover maintenance items and I guarantee you that CarMax doesn't give a crap how good the brakes are.
A $300 PPI could let you know what expensive maintenance items are forthcoming and this info could also help negotiate a better price for the car.
996: Cheap to Buy, Expensive to Own
Yes, brakes are a maintenance item and unless it is a true bumper to bumper warranty, they are probably not included like tires, wiper blades and light bulbs
Spending a few $100 on a PPI is a good idea. If you can use the results to negotiate with CarMax, well that may not happen as they generally do not negotiate. All you can do is wait until the car ages on their lot to 30 or 45 or 60 days as the generally reduce the price if it has not sold at those birthdays and after 60 it often will go to auction
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I would still get a PPI but if you're doing it to find some peace of mind on the IMSB, just know that even a PPI won't catch an IMSB that's nearing end of life. Also, double check with CarMax whether things like the IMSB would be covered under their warranty.
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And generally warranty will only cover things that are actually broken. Engines that shed metal but still runs might not be considered to be broken by many. Bottom line is I feel potential buyers get a false sense of security these days just by buying a car that has had a IMS retrofit. This doesn't guarantee anything imo.
The only PPI worth a damn when it comes to the state of any major engine issues unfortunately are the invasive ones costing a few hundred and only done by certain shops willing to do those. my $.02
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Yes but based on reading someone with a used Range Rover with warranty from Carmax, seems like their warranty covers everything. YMMV
But yes when JR introduced The Guardian alarm, he didn't realize it would really turn into a IXX Carmax trade-in alarm. It doesn't mean all the bad 996's end up at Carmax though.
But yes when JR introduced The Guardian alarm, he didn't realize it would really turn into a IXX Carmax trade-in alarm. It doesn't mean all the bad 996's end up at Carmax though.
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Doug DeMuro swears by Carmax warranties. http://dougdemuro.kinja.com/why-your...m-ca-814250605
I'd do a PPI simply because of the hassle factor: even if CarMax covers a destroyed engine, there's the hassle of getting the work done.
Carmax is a no haggle place and will be priced higher than other used cars.
I'd do a PPI simply because of the hassle factor: even if CarMax covers a destroyed engine, there's the hassle of getting the work done.
Carmax is a no haggle place and will be priced higher than other used cars.
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I sale houses, sometimes new ones. Many of the new homes come with a warranty and the resales, the seller usually buys the new buyer a home owners policy. Guess what? New or old, I always recommend a home inspection. You'd be surprised even with a new house what you may find. Same goes when I purchase a car new or used. Negotiating to buy a new car not long ago, I saw the new car had the wrong tires and the air filter was missing! Beware, no PPI could and would possibly bite you in the rear. I even did a background check with credit report on my daughters fiance' ...... lol
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Most warranty companies are horrible. We won't even accept jobs if a warranty company is paying the tab.
That said, the one and ONLY warranty company that we work with, is LaSalle Warranty. We do 100% of all their Porsche engine claim work.
In the past year they have paid for two complete engine repairs, no questions asked, and no BS. They paid the shipping and even made a claim good for 20k on a vehicle that faiked before the owner ever made it home. He purchased the car and the warranty from a dealer and the payment for the warranty to LaSalle, from the dealership hadn't even been received before the engine failed.
They even made that good.. The owner also operates the business, and not some polyester suit wearing, cubicle sitting puke, that gets paid via reverse commission. I won't even talk to those people.
BUT LaSalle will not cover vehicles older than 10 years. They do cover IMSB failures, no questions asked.
That said, the one and ONLY warranty company that we work with, is LaSalle Warranty. We do 100% of all their Porsche engine claim work.
In the past year they have paid for two complete engine repairs, no questions asked, and no BS. They paid the shipping and even made a claim good for 20k on a vehicle that faiked before the owner ever made it home. He purchased the car and the warranty from a dealer and the payment for the warranty to LaSalle, from the dealership hadn't even been received before the engine failed.
They even made that good.. The owner also operates the business, and not some polyester suit wearing, cubicle sitting puke, that gets paid via reverse commission. I won't even talk to those people.
BUT LaSalle will not cover vehicles older than 10 years. They do cover IMSB failures, no questions asked.
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I didn't get a PPI on my car, and the only PPI that would be worth anything is one that drops the pan and checks for scoring. Other than that most of the items they check can also be looked at on a test drive.