polaris warranty
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fusionfool
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Polaris extended warranty was engine only.
To the best of my knowledge it is not transferable without cost to new titled person. Check the fine print details, they may have change depending on the model year. I never purchased the extended warranty due to the high cost of the warranty purchase price verses what they covered. I did the math and could afford to take the risk knowing that the charges for fix would generally be less then the warranty purchase.
JMO
To the best of my knowledge it is not transferable without cost to new titled person. Check the fine print details, they may have change depending on the model year. I never purchased the extended warranty due to the high cost of the warranty purchase price verses what they covered. I did the math and could afford to take the risk knowing that the charges for fix would generally be less then the warranty purchase.
JMO
michaeladams
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i bought a 2003 polaris classic with 5000 miles on it and it payed off cause i blew it up 300 miles later.however they didn't seem to care that i would have missed the season due to a extended wait for the plater,so the dealer ate the cost of new jugs to save face.it was also on consignment and the owner didn't want to pay for them to check it out so they could put thier sticker of aproval on it.they were honest and told me this and it would be wise to purchase said warrenty.
polarisrider1
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Depends on the Polaris model. If it says fusion on it or has a 755 or 900 motor than buy it. If it is a newer 800 and the guys in here will tell you which one than buy it. I purchased a 3 yr. engine extended for my 755RMK that was a 2 yr. carry over. It came with the first yr. and I added the 3 more yrs. for $900. I have used it twice. They had to pull the motor to remove pull rope housing when knot went thru handle, and for dry rotted carb boots.
polarisrider1
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And hopefully when they had the motor out they left out the lowest bolt on the recoil housing, that way if something were to happen, like a stator, they wouldn't have to pull the motor to do it.
actually 2 bolts. The dealer had to get the okay from Polaris first. Polaris also said, and I have in writing that removing the front rad. with SLP kit and installing the SLP Can on the 755 does not void warranty. Pipe and air box must remain stock. I have never had issues with the fuji motors or the liberty 5,6&700's. Never an issue with the 01 800 non ves carbed sled I had with 12,800 beaten miles on either. The warranties are a roll of the dice. with both you and the warranty seller hoping you never use.
booondocker
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I might be wrong...but I believe this is pure insurance unrelated to dealer....or maker. Company sells the pitch to the makers who gladly go with an insurance type carrier for the extended warranty.
I would agree with most of what has already been written here, but in the final analysis it depends on luck, service, and how you treat your sled. If you are a jumper, peddle to the metal kind of guy...I would buy it. If you baby the sled and use it sparingly, then I would take a chance on SOME of polaris engines, but not all of them.
Insurance policies are just that....coverage of SOME things but not all things. I would read carefully what is and isn't covered because the extended portion of the contract is NOT the same as the makers warranty for the first year.
Do you feel lucky?? Well do yah punk?? (opps...couldn't resist that old line)
I would agree with most of what has already been written here, but in the final analysis it depends on luck, service, and how you treat your sled. If you are a jumper, peddle to the metal kind of guy...I would buy it. If you baby the sled and use it sparingly, then I would take a chance on SOME of polaris engines, but not all of them.
Insurance policies are just that....coverage of SOME things but not all things. I would read carefully what is and isn't covered because the extended portion of the contract is NOT the same as the makers warranty for the first year.
Do you feel lucky?? Well do yah punk?? (opps...couldn't resist that old line)
IMO, It depends on the year, model and motor.
I bought a used 2009 800 Dragon Switchback and got a bunch of crap here for doing it. The original owner had the extended warranty thru 12/26/12. It was transferable and cost me $25.00 to do it but, with the history of that motor, it was a no brainer.
Polaris has sent me a ton of offers for other sleds that I have owned to extend the warranties but I never did it.
You really need to let us know the sled you have and go from there.
Dave
I bought a used 2009 800 Dragon Switchback and got a bunch of crap here for doing it. The original owner had the extended warranty thru 12/26/12. It was transferable and cost me $25.00 to do it but, with the history of that motor, it was a no brainer.
Polaris has sent me a ton of offers for other sleds that I have owned to extend the warranties but I never did it.
You really need to let us know the sled you have and go from there.
Dave
thank's guy's. O.k. here we go.2009 600 shift 136" and a 2009 shift 550 fan.The warranty is from polaristar protection plus, 50.00 deductable, transferable coverage.It states it is the only extended protection plan backed by polaris. Seal and gasket coverage,reliable protection for all factory installed mechanical and electrical operating components*. *certain restrictions apply. O.k. I need to find out what restrictions. The rates are as follows:5 years=750.00, 4 years=650.00, 3 years=550.00, 2 years=450.00. Hope this help's guy's,thank's again, Keith.
transferable coverage is great that will pay for it self if you sell it with a yr or 2 left in coverage.and it is always a nice warm fuzzy feeling when you are wfo across a lake or a chute what ever knowing you are covered.my prob is I cant keep my paws out from under the hood so my warranties are usually gone soon after the get home.but I don't touch the wife/back up/buddy sled and always keep that one four 4or5ys however long the warranty is and sell it with a yr left and it makes the sale verry ez and for a bit more than the norm going rate for the sled at the time of the sale.On my next new sled I need to rivet the hood shut it will save me allot of time and money
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oldguy
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I believe the 600cc 136 Shift has the 2 injector, fuel injection system. Polaris only used this engine1 year, big problems with piston scoring. Get as much warranty as you can. The 550 Shift can go both ways, I have heard of great luck with them and I have heard some not so great stories. It’s a close call with the extended warranty with the 550.
Indy how you have changed....... I thought you bought used Poos & fixed whatever. Did bad luck turn you to an extended warranty guy?
As was said, read the thing carefully as a lot of these put conditions on them and be sure you are willing to accept those conditions. That means you may be required to only use Polaris oil, filters, parts etc and have it serviced only by an authorized Polaris Dealer who uses only Polaris parts. BTW-Make sure you get and keep all records of service, failure to produce them can be a reason to deny coverage. The dealer will not always be on your side.
Also they use the term extended warranty but in reality they are a service contract, e.g, insurance policy and you agree to follow the terms of the contract or they do not have to honor it. They can do anything they want because it is not governed by the same laws the govern new vehicle warranties.
IMO its another way for them to get more money out of you but its your choice to make.
Also they use the term extended warranty but in reality they are a service contract, e.g, insurance policy and you agree to follow the terms of the contract or they do not have to honor it. They can do anything they want because it is not governed by the same laws the govern new vehicle warranties.
IMO its another way for them to get more money out of you but its your choice to make.
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indy_500
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no i would just get the longest warranty possible on any sled so than i could beat the heck out of it without worrying about anything.
Firecatguy
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false.......if a dealer ever says you need to run a certin oil....please oh please tell him how wrong they are.....
here it is for those na sayers!!!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act
X2 bought 5 years on my Attak & get on it......no worries.
Professor PC
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guess you never owned a YAAMAHAHAHHAHA then eh? and for you info.....the magnuson act ONLY APPLIES TO A FULL WARRANTY....of course NONE of the manus offer a FULL WARRANTY.....only LIMITED OF COURSE.....do not mix oil or it DOES VOID IT
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/OurCompany/ContactUs/Pages/Faq.aspx
click on what does my snowmobile warranty cover....you will see ONE YEAR FACTORY AND ONE YEAR LIMITED.....you really think they would let you get away with that?????? AHAHHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHa.....not
heres another fail safe line
workmanship as determined by Polaris Sales in its sole discretion for Polaris Snowmobiles.
clue
A "limited warranty" is one that does not meet the federal minimums
you wont get anywhere with that....if you did....your dealer did it and saved you azz.....nothing more....try that on a yamahaahahahaha and the gooks will just laugh at you from across the ocean......dont believe me? then answer me why you think OILS ARE DIFFERENT COLORS.....just for fun?....because they can? also another way to check is to take you warranty to another dealer where it should be honored according to magnuson as well....tell us how that goes too...then show them the magnuson act.....be ready for huge laughter at the dealership
Firecatguy
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does amsoil count as an "other" oil then???
........and from my understanding of the law "if a brand says you HAVE to run a certin oil then they neeed to fernish you with that said oil"
here right from there website.......
If you are interested in using AMSOIL motor oil, but concerned that using a synthetic oil or extending your oil drain interval will void his warranty, you have no need for concern. Congress in 1975 enacted the federal Magnuson-Moss Act to regulate written consumer product warranties. An examination of the law reveals warranties remain intact when AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants are used.
The law was meant to give consumers detailed information about warranty coverage before they buy.
Congress charged the Federal Trade Commission with creation of the specifics of the law.
The FTC set down three rules under the Act: the Disclosure Rule, the Pre-Sale Availability Rule and the Dispute Resolution Rule.
Those rules require warrantors to title their written warranty as either full or limited, provide a single, clear and easy-to-read document that spells out certain information about coverage and ensure that warranties are available where the products are sold so that consumers can read them before buying.
In passing the Act, Congress meant to give consumers access to warranty information, let consumers comparison shop for warranties, encourage warranty competition and promote timely and complete performance of warranty obligations.
While the Magnuson-Moss Act does not require manufacturers to provide a written warranty, it provides specific rules when one is provided. Among those provisions, FTC regulations state: (c) No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade, or corporate name; except that the prohibition of this subsection may be waived by the Commission if (1) the warrantor satisfies the Commission that the warranted product will function properly only if the article or service so identified is used in connection with the warranted product, and (2) the Commission finds that such a waiver is in the public interest. (15 U.S.C.2302(C))
That means your warranty stands when you use AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants.
Vehicle manufacturers recommend lubricants according to their viscosity grade and service classification. Any oil, whether it's conventional petroleum motor oil or synthetic, meeting the correct viscosity grade, 5W-30 for example, and the current API and ILSAC North American service classifications may be used without affecting warranty coverage. AMSOIL motor oils are recommended for use in applications requiring these specifications.
Furthermore, the practice of extending oil drain intervals does not void warranties. Original equipment manufacturers pay or deny warranty claims based on the findings of failure analysis. To affect the vehicle warranty, the lubricant must be directly responsible for the failure. If the oil didn't cause the problem the warranty cannot be voided, regardless of brand or length of time in use.
Synthetic motor oil was introduced to the automotive public in 1972 by AMSOIL, INC., with the world's first API rated synthetic motor oil specially formulated for long service and superior performance and protection to that of conventional oils.
Nearly 40 years ago, AMSOIL synthetics represented a vision of the future and technology ahead of their time. Since then, every major engine oil manufacturer has introduced synthetic oils of their own. To be sure, many original equipment manufacturers would like you to believe you can only use their products. However, it's a violation of the consumer protections set forth in the Magnuson-Moss Act, unless they're willing to provide you those products free of charge.
AMSOIL offers a warranty that covers the cost of repair or replacement of a proven mechanically sound engine damaged as a result of using AMSOIL synthetic motor oil. However, it has never happened. Decades of experience proves AMSOIL can be installed in any vehicle with complete confidence.
AMSOIL further backs its products with action when a Dealer or customer reports being told their warranty is voided if they use synthetics.
If you have heard from any member of a business that the use of AMSOIL Motor Oil or the practice of extending drain intervals will void warranties, send AMSOIL all the details including the name of the business, business owner or manager and the individual making the claims, in a signed and dated letter. Send the letter to the Technical Services Department at corporate headquarters and an AMSOIL representative will send them a letter explaining the facts.
Access to the complete Magnuson-Moss Act is available on the Internet by key words Magnuson-Moss Act or Federal Trade Commission.