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Mooch
03-04-2009, 01:33 PM
The factory warranty on my '06 T8 is going to expire in a couple weeks. I just got an offer from Yamaha to extend the warranty coverage on the T8 for another 3 years. I'm torn about what to do. On one hand,I've never spent a penny on repairs in 12 years of owning Yamaha outboards.. On the other hand,at $218 its pretty darn cheap for an additional 3 years of warranty.
Buy the warranty or spend the $218 on more gear?
fishkisser
03-04-2009, 02:39 PM
It might be a good idea if you have the power tilt option ...
They are pretty spendy to fix ...:twocents:
justfish
03-04-2009, 07:30 PM
Just from your comment "pretty darn cheap" says you probably have your mind made up.And I agree.
Starfish
03-04-2009, 09:59 PM
I'd have paid it in a heartbeat if I had the option. My tilt unit cost three times that.
danger
03-05-2009, 07:46 AM
Make sure it covers the tilt unit. The rest of those motors are bomb proof and I wouldn't pay for an extended warranty on the rest of it.
RiverJohn
03-05-2009, 07:51 AM
The factory warranty on my '06 T8 is going to expire in a couple weeks. I just got an offer from Yamaha to extend the warranty coverage on the T8 for another 3 years. I'm torn about what to do. On one hand,I've never spent a penny on repairs in 12 years of owning Yamaha outboards.. On the other hand,at $218 its pretty darn cheap for an additional 3 years of warranty.
Buy the warranty or spend the $218 on more gear?
Cough up the $218.00, cheap insurance.
I will do the same when my T8 comes due.
:)
RiverJohn
03-05-2009, 07:52 AM
Make sure it covers the tilt unit. The rest of those motors are bomb proof and I wouldn't pay for an extended warranty on the rest of it.
That too !!
:)
Mooch
03-05-2009, 08:10 AM
The power tilt is considered a "normal wear and tear" item and not covered. They lump it in with spark plugs,impeller,anodes,etc.
Isn't that convenient.:wink:
danger
03-05-2009, 12:03 PM
I'd probably call them, and ask if a "system" an "advertised feature" on the motor completey failing is considered normal wear and tear! I would want to hear that come out of someone's mouth. Then I'd ask to talk to customer service and ask them the same question...then I'd keep my $200 and tell them to "wear and tear" their warranty.
Dan