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 Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/04/20 02:20 PM
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rkd
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Thanks everyone. Looks like its about 50/50 on getting the warranty. It's the YES plan from Yamaha (direct) and is for an extra 2 years. Covers EVERYTHING, not just the lubricated parts. I agree, sitting with 50 hours isn't necessarily a good thing. I'm still debating. Peace of mind is good but I wish the total price was about half of the $1500.
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/04/20 04:15 PM
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blackhorse
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well Tommy Boy said you could stick your head up a bull's butt to see if the meat is good. but I'd rather take the butcher's word for it.
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/04/20 05:00 PM
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Unclebubba
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You don't expect your house to catch on fire, but you still have insurance. The YES is basically insurance against breakdown. $1500 for two years is a fair price. Personally, I would get it. You may never use it, but if you need it, you will be VERY happy that you have it.
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/04/20 05:10 PM
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criglizard
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For $1,500, I'd pay for the peace of mind for an additional 2 years.
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/04/20 07:37 PM
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river oaks
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its a yamaha get the warranty every time
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: river oaks]
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02/04/20 07:45 PM
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Mark Perry
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its a yamaha get the warranty every time Thats weird as only had to have 1 Yamaha I've owned in shop just once for something other than routine maintenance. Can't say that about another brand. Every o e of that brand I have had has been in shop numerous times.
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/04/20 08:13 PM
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franchi
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As far as I am concerned extended warranties are like buying an annuity. The insurance company is going to make there money off you. Or they wouldn’t be in business
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/04/20 10:35 PM
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reeltexan
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^^ this.
Extended warranties are heavily front end loaded.
But, in the end some folks like to feel covered, others would rather have the money in their pocket and let the manufacturer warranty the item.
I have buddies that buy warranties for everything.
"..The pleasantist angling is to see the fish
Cut with her golden oars the silver stream,
And greedily devour the treacherous bait.
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: David Burton]
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02/05/20 02:25 AM
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Not to be picky... Well, yes; I am...  "Because they know all they sold ya was a guaranteed piece of s#%$. That's all it is, isn't it? Hey, if you want me to take a dump in a box and mark it guaranteed, I will. I got spare time. But for now, for your customer's sake, for your daughter's sake, ya might wanna think about buying a quality product from me."
- Tommy Callahan circa 1995
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: thirtysixit]
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02/05/20 01:50 PM
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Happykamper
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The price sure seems fair enough, with that being said I never ever buy extended warranties.
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/05/20 01:59 PM
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Jpurdue
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If a new power head is 15,000, do you think the chance of blowing yours is greater than 1 in 10 over the next two years? Yamaha wouldn't be in business if it was. I'd pass as I do on all extended warranties. I've had zero issues with my 7 year old Yamaha so that probably colors my opinion a bit as well.
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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02/06/20 02:46 AM
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Ken A.
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It's probably a factory warranty that covers everything. I bought an '18 recently and the full Yamaha warranty expires in Aug 2021. If I only had a couple of months left, I would buy it just for piece of mind. With only 50 hours, she's been sitting longer than running. Sitting is not a good thing for these high performance motors. They are made to run hard. $1500 is chump change as compared to what it would cost to replace powerhead or anything else that goes wrong. +1
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: Jpurdue]
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02/06/20 03:04 AM
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Brent S
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If a new power head is 15,000, do you think the chance of blowing yours is greater than 1 in 10 over the next two years? Yamaha wouldn't be in business if it was. I'd pass as I do on all extended warranties. I've had zero issues with my 7 year old Yamaha so that probably colors my opinion a bit as well. Exactly how I look at it. Also haven't had any problems with my 6 year old Yamaha.
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/06/20 01:39 PM
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Bigg Un
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I recently did a repower on my Skeeter...the six year warranty that was being advertised at the time was a big factor in that decision...personally i would purchase it...two yrs of peace of mind so you can concentrate on fishing..in those two yrs you'll know the condition of what you've bought...
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Re: Yamaha Extended Warranty at $1500. Is it worth it?
[Re: rkd]
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02/06/20 03:35 PM
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cephusjoe
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Same, I got the 6 year promo for free. I will pay the 1500 for the extended warranty. 8 years of warranty for 1500 is a good deal. Plus it is a peace of mind deal for me... When I’m fishing I know I’m covered which helps on tournament day.
Mcurtain county okie
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