Extended Warranty Worth It?

[Murray20c8]

Maybe the surcharge after day one is a new thing with the C8 as their track record for warranty service so far doesn't appear as trouble free as the C7's was.

Understandable as the C7 is based on tried and true technology, while the C8 was a whole new platform for Chevrolet. Albeit engine is familiar.

 

[Rruuff Day]

Understandable as the C7 is based on tried and true technology, while the C8 was a whole new platform for Chevrolet. Albeit engine is familiar.

Granted, the C8 is a new platform but so was the C7. Nothing except the air filter and the Targa top latch came from any previous generations or technology. It was as new as the C8 in all areas. I've attached a link that will better inform you....You likely aren't that interested so here a couple short excerpts.

The result is that the 2014 C7 Corvette Stingray was truly a departure from its predecessor. In fact, it only shares two parts with the previous-generation Corvette – the removable roof release lever and a filter in the air filtration system. The rest is completely new – including the frame structure, chassis, powertrain, and an all-new interior and exterior design.

At its core, the C7 Corvette features an all-new 6.2 Liter LT1 V-8 engine. Development of the fifth-generation LT1 included more than 10 million hours of computational analysis, with more than 6 million hours alone spent on the combustion system.

The LT1 engine is paired to an industry-exclusive TREMEC TR 6070 seven-speed manual transmission (standard) with Active Rev Matching for more precise upshifts and downshifts. This driver-selectable feature can be easily engaged or disengaged via paddles on the steering wheel. “Active Rev Matching makes the new Corvette easier and more fun to drive in performance conditions,” said Tadge Juechter, “It anticipates the next gear selection and electronically ‘blips’ the throttle to match engine speed for a seamless gear change.”
Here's the link just in case

C7 Corvette - “Performance Driven Function”

On January 13, 2013, Chevrolet unveiled the all-new 2014 C7 Chevy Corvette Stingray at the Detroit Auto Show. The car, which had been kept carefully...

www.corvsport.com

 

[carbuff]

The answer to the question is YES, it costs more, the longer you defer purchase. Mainly as a result of inflation of the purchase price if you wait till near end of year 3 to buy it. That is 3 years of GMPP inflation. Cheaper to buy it ASAP.

Since it is transferable, if you do not keep the car the full 7 years, it will have residual value when it comes time to sell.

I see absolutely no reason to NOT buy it, unless you are filthy rich. Those fine folk do not need insurance. They are self-insured.

Or, you gotta ask yourself, do I feel lucky? Well do you, punk?