Possible new family member?

[Coleg]

Hey everyone, so I've been going back and forth between the stinger gt1 and the G70 2.0 prestige I believe I will be leaning more towards the G70. Is it worth it to look into a tire and wheel contract? (leasing btw) I have been also looking to see if anyone is interested in helping with a Circle A plan

 

[EdP]

Hey everyone, so I've been going back and forth between the stinger gt1 and the G70 2.0 prestige I believe I will be leaning more towards the G70. Is it worth it to look into a tire and wheel contract? (leasing btw) I have been also looking to see if anyone is interested in helping with a Circle A plan

I'd not buy it myself, but others have come out ahead on it. If you live in an area with a lot of potholes and perhaps one of the drivers is not good at parking it may be OK.

 

[Coleg]

I'd not buy it myself, but others have come out ahead on it. If you live in an area with a lot of potholes and perhaps one of the drivers is not good at parking it may be OK.

hmm, good point. I may just add it just to be cautious.

 

[tarhoosier]

My last car was a Volvo, purchased used at 22 months of 5 year warranty and original owner bought a transferable wheel/tire policy and had a tire replaced during ownership period. About a month after expiration of policy I bent a wheel. They are 600$ but my wheel shop put me on the road for 130$ repair. If the wheel replacement costs and your environment are compatible with damage then maybe.

 

[Coleg]

My last car was a Volvo, purchased used at 22 months of 5 year warranty and original owner bought a transferable wheel/tire policy and had a tire replaced during ownership period. About a month after expiration of policy I bent a wheel. They are 600$ but my wheel shop put me on the road for 130$ repair. If the wheel replacement costs and your environment are compatible with damage then maybe.

Wow, that is really giving me something to think about. I have been thinking of all possible situations, and imo it seems like getting it is pretty much a convenience

 

[EdP]

Wow, that is really giving me something to think about. I have been thinking of all possible situations, and imo it seems like getting it is pretty much a convenience

Cost versus benefit. A few here mentioned having a wheel fixed for $100 to $150. A tire can be $200. A new wheel can easily be $600. How much is the insurance? You may even be able to negotiate the price.

If is is $50, sign me up. If it is $200, I'd pass based on my past experience of zero claims. YMMV