Engine blown
#62
Course, depending on a loaner, he may not care how long it takes.
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peterv8 (11-13-2020)
#67
I know this issue has probably already been dealt with, but wanted to chime in.
"Certified Used Vehicle" or other statements along those lines do not mean really anything. It is a marketing gimmick used by dealers across the country. Can't fault them for it, really, as every dealer does it too. It could be a "certified" piece of junk as far as they are concerned, or at minimum "certified" to start and run long enough to leave their parking lot. So, don't fall for that blather. If you aren't comfortable judging a car for yourself, request to have a pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic of your choosing.
If you have a non-manufacturer extended warranty, you need to make sure you abide by all of the rules within the warranty. Some require you to not race the vehicle. Some require specific maintenance intervals be met including fluid changes, mechanical, etc.. and that parts/fluids used meet a certain specification/criteria. Some require no performance or mechanical modifications beyond like-for-like parts be made to the vehicle. Some even go to the extent of limiting the average annual miles you can put on your vehicle. There are a lot of requirements that can be and are often found in the warranty agreement.
This is why so many car people don't recommend these extended warranties, because these companies can get very picky about expensive claims and they often limit you to not making any changes to your vehicle while under those warranties. But, if you follow the rules and can back it up, they are contractually obligated to pay for the covered parts. Most of the car folks that talk about this don't necessarily understand the details around extended warranties, or at least they don't talk about it when they are bad-mouthing the extended warranties. Now, I will agree that it can be a headache to deal with these companies surely. But, I think that is to be expected of any insurance when making a large claim - have you ever had to make a claim to get your roof replaced on your house, or an auto accident repaired? It is common for these situations to turn ugly fast when dealing with the insurance company. Just keep your ducks in a row, and you're good. I suggest keeping a service history booklet, receipts, maintenance logs (if you do them yourself) and inspection reports if you live in a place where inspections are completed.
"Certified Used Vehicle" or other statements along those lines do not mean really anything. It is a marketing gimmick used by dealers across the country. Can't fault them for it, really, as every dealer does it too. It could be a "certified" piece of junk as far as they are concerned, or at minimum "certified" to start and run long enough to leave their parking lot. So, don't fall for that blather. If you aren't comfortable judging a car for yourself, request to have a pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic of your choosing.
If you have a non-manufacturer extended warranty, you need to make sure you abide by all of the rules within the warranty. Some require you to not race the vehicle. Some require specific maintenance intervals be met including fluid changes, mechanical, etc.. and that parts/fluids used meet a certain specification/criteria. Some require no performance or mechanical modifications beyond like-for-like parts be made to the vehicle. Some even go to the extent of limiting the average annual miles you can put on your vehicle. There are a lot of requirements that can be and are often found in the warranty agreement.
This is why so many car people don't recommend these extended warranties, because these companies can get very picky about expensive claims and they often limit you to not making any changes to your vehicle while under those warranties. But, if you follow the rules and can back it up, they are contractually obligated to pay for the covered parts. Most of the car folks that talk about this don't necessarily understand the details around extended warranties, or at least they don't talk about it when they are bad-mouthing the extended warranties. Now, I will agree that it can be a headache to deal with these companies surely. But, I think that is to be expected of any insurance when making a large claim - have you ever had to make a claim to get your roof replaced on your house, or an auto accident repaired? It is common for these situations to turn ugly fast when dealing with the insurance company. Just keep your ducks in a row, and you're good. I suggest keeping a service history booklet, receipts, maintenance logs (if you do them yourself) and inspection reports if you live in a place where inspections are completed.
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Barry Leftwich (10-04-2021)
#69
I don't think CPO is completely useless, but sole reliance on the dealer "certifying" the car - or offering a third-party repair/replace contract - is unwise. A typical used-car dealer has no idea what the maintenance history or use/abuse of the car might be. I would never consider a car from a dealer without CPO, but would also require a vehicle history report and a PPI. If the dealer cannot provide the former, or agree to the latter, walk away. And I would much rather purchase from a private owner with good knowledge of the car's history - backed by the vehicle history report and PPI. Trust, but verify.
I am not criticizing the OP, since I don't know what precautions he took in his purchase. He clearly loves the car, and wants to guard against future problems by getting other maintenance done on the torn-down engine. The OP has been through hell, but the outcome is trending toward the positive, all things considered. Airbornecat, please let us know how it finally turns out.
I am not criticizing the OP, since I don't know what precautions he took in his purchase. He clearly loves the car, and wants to guard against future problems by getting other maintenance done on the torn-down engine. The OP has been through hell, but the outcome is trending toward the positive, all things considered. Airbornecat, please let us know how it finally turns out.
#70
#72
No way!!! Seriously, you'd have thought you would have learned by no 2... I definitely won't have a wife no 3...obviously hoping to outlive no 2 naturally, otherwise I'm kind of struggling for places to hide the body.
#73
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#74
I don't want to create such a graph, as I would be depressed.
Oh, however, now "my" projects have taken a decided turn..... now it's 'plant twelve trees over there' and 'move this wall back two feet' and 'change the balusters' and 'install this light, and while you're at it, put a 4-way switch on that wall' and then the fun stuff, like 'rebuild that perfectly fine deck, and while you're at it, make it bigger'. Oh, I could go on for another twenty or more other things, easy.
Yeah, I still do stuff, just not MY ACTUAL stuff.
I can't even get a permit to build another shop/garage cuz Covid and exploded building of single-family homes around here.
Sorry, not my thread.
Please continue with "Exploded Car".
Oh, however, now "my" projects have taken a decided turn..... now it's 'plant twelve trees over there' and 'move this wall back two feet' and 'change the balusters' and 'install this light, and while you're at it, put a 4-way switch on that wall' and then the fun stuff, like 'rebuild that perfectly fine deck, and while you're at it, make it bigger'. Oh, I could go on for another twenty or more other things, easy.
Yeah, I still do stuff, just not MY ACTUAL stuff.
I can't even get a permit to build another shop/garage cuz Covid and exploded building of single-family homes around here.
Sorry, not my thread.
Please continue with "Exploded Car".
#75
He never said anything about being divorced...they could be sister wives...
#80
It's baaaaad! I've only had this car for a few months and a few thousand miles. Purchased car with 28,000 miles 2010 XKR. I was in Sonoma California enjoying wine country with my lady and as I was headed home, I heard knocking from engine and limiter kicked in. I was on San Rafael bridge and when I pulled over there was horrific metal on metal noise coming from engine. I'm devastated. I got towed to Jaguar Marin. Here is the good news, I have a 6 month 6,000 mile service contract warranty with Axiom. I am so nervous as to what to expect next. Axiom asked for oil samples right off. I did nothing whatsoever to abuse this car. no racing etc. I purchased this car from a Jaguar dealership and they sold it as certified, so I'm sure oil was good as well as anything they would physically see. What in the f cking hell would have gone wrong? I check oil levels after running and no issues there including levels. I love this car so much, but I can't understand what would cause this. I still don't fully know what is wrong yet. The dealer thought possible bearing? I have no idea what will come next. This is so miserable. I don't even think I have a question for you all, I'm just venting to you nice folks. I saved a long time and looked for the best example and paid 30k cash. A couple of months later, whammo!