Extended warranty
jimwelsh
08-18-2006, 11:12 PM
I would like to know if anyone has ever purchased an extended warranty for their Rodeo/Passport, like from say, Warranty Direct? If so, have you ever used it, and was it worth it? The reason I am asking is because I just bought a 1999 Rodeo with the 3.2 v6 with 98k on it, and from everything I have been reading, an extended warranty is a wise investment. I like Isuzus', I had an old school 1987 Trooper before, so it was easy to work on, without all the electronics to deal with, and dependable.
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Ramblin Fever
08-19-2006, 12:05 AM
I did purchase the extended warranty through the dealership with my 1st rodeo - the 1st year of production, i.e. 1991 because I knew nothing about the Rodeo's and it was the 1st year of a new model - usually something I avoid, but couldn't resist.
We did end up using the extended warranty twice, to replace two computer chips in the transmission, one cost the dealer around $1k or so, the other would've cost us $4k - definitely paid for itself.
On our 2nd Rodeo, 1997, we just walked with the basic warranty, and had no further warranty issues past the 49k mile mark - when our 1st alternator took a plummet, BARELY covered under 50k mile basic warranty.
For the '98-'99 model years, I would definitely consider the extended warranty, specially if it covers intake manifold gaskets, a common site of failure on the dohc 3.2L engine's.
Of utmost IMPORTANCE, check your oil at EVERY gas fill up, some of the 98-00's were labeled as oil drinkers, keep very good eye on yours to decide whether it is or not. And I literally mean for you to carry a few quarts of oil in your truck at all times, till you know over the course of the next 4-5k miles whether or not it's drinking it. Even after that, make sure you check it OFTEN.
We did end up using the extended warranty twice, to replace two computer chips in the transmission, one cost the dealer around $1k or so, the other would've cost us $4k - definitely paid for itself.
On our 2nd Rodeo, 1997, we just walked with the basic warranty, and had no further warranty issues past the 49k mile mark - when our 1st alternator took a plummet, BARELY covered under 50k mile basic warranty.
For the '98-'99 model years, I would definitely consider the extended warranty, specially if it covers intake manifold gaskets, a common site of failure on the dohc 3.2L engine's.
Of utmost IMPORTANCE, check your oil at EVERY gas fill up, some of the 98-00's were labeled as oil drinkers, keep very good eye on yours to decide whether it is or not. And I literally mean for you to carry a few quarts of oil in your truck at all times, till you know over the course of the next 4-5k miles whether or not it's drinking it. Even after that, make sure you check it OFTEN.
jimwelsh
08-19-2006, 07:56 PM
Thanks for the advice. An extended warranty it shall be. Hopefully, I can find one that will cover pretty much everything.
I have noticed another little 'glitch', so to speak. I'm sure it has been discussed before, but here goes. Everytime I start the Rodeo after using the a/c, it will not idle. I have to give it gas to keep it running. After a couple of minutes or so, it will idle, but it also surges and then smooths out. This only happens after using the a/c. Every other time, it starts right up. Any ideas? Is it something serious or just one of the Rodeos' quirks. :dunno:
Thanks,
Jim Welsh
I have noticed another little 'glitch', so to speak. I'm sure it has been discussed before, but here goes. Everytime I start the Rodeo after using the a/c, it will not idle. I have to give it gas to keep it running. After a couple of minutes or so, it will idle, but it also surges and then smooths out. This only happens after using the a/c. Every other time, it starts right up. Any ideas? Is it something serious or just one of the Rodeos' quirks. :dunno:
Thanks,
Jim Welsh
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