Anyone have any examples of where the Platinum Warranty saved them some money? I am going to extend my motor warranty and looked into an additional 3 years of Platinum but want to know if it is worth the money. I am sure there are pros and cons to extending the warranty. Does Platinum pretty much cover ALL issues with the motor I may have? Thanks!
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Your engine is likely a 3L model.
I've seen dozens of cases where Platinum PRODUCT PROTECTION (note- this is NOT "warranty") saved a consumer a bundle. One perfect example was one of our customers who purchased a Platinum Product Protection Plan from us about 6 years ago for his Verado. Went for the max number of years... and ONE MONTH before the Platinum coverage ended, he lost a powerhead. All said and done- the repair would have been 3 times what he paid for the Product Protection Plan.
It simply comes down to this: If NOTHING fails, peace of mind is what you got. If you DO have a failure, it may well be the best money you ever spent.
Mercury Product Protection Plans are a Service Contract (thus are separate and different from "warranty"). Major mechanical, electrical, much of the fuel system, and numerous other components are covered. Seals, gaskets, rubber or plastic and maintenance items are not covered. See contract for complete details.
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I have had Gold and had a bunch of injectors go bad. They are not covered by Gold but are covered by Platinum. In this case, Platinum would have been well worth it. I am all about “peace of mind” so I usually by a couple extra years of Platinum.
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Haven’t ever had a new mercury but from what I have read, go with Platinum if you buy one, Gold not really worth it.
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Sounds like you have (2) options: Purchase the Platinum warranty or Purchase a Yamaha
Now thats funny!Originally Posted by Kbrock1234
Sounds like you have (2) options: Purchase the Platinum warranty or Purchase a Yamaha
...you mean the SHO where the powerhead blows around 250 hours...just after the warranty runs out. No thanks. I will take a Mercury, Platinum PPP and still have some dollars left in my pocket over the Yamadog.Sounds like you have (2) options: Purchase the Platinum warranty or Purchase a Yamaha
It was funny though!
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Just two problems there... "Platinum" is NOT "warranty", and Yamaha doesn't have anything to do with the topic (let alone the forum).Sounds like you have (2) options: Purchase the Platinum warranty or Purchase a Yamaha
But you did get your post counter to move up by "one".
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Sorry, i was only trying to be funny. My wife tells me too many times that i am not, she must be right. (glade she doesn't read any of these post).
The only thing bad about it is it doesn't cover seals and other soft parts. It's not ;like an extended car warranty where it's bumper to bumper.
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Many auto "extended" service contracts work in a very similar way (very few are "really" bumper-to-bumper, including the bumpers).
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Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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