Date:         Fri, 8 Oct 2010 19:57:51 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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From:         Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject:      Re: fryday ..be glad you dont rely on lifetime service from
              dealer ...
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At 06:39 PM 10/8/2010, Dave Mcneely wrote...
>Per the article, the dealership knew it would shut down in October,

No, it didn't say that, although it might be a good assumption.

"This summer, some of the dealerships settled out of court and were
allowed to stay open, while others were given compensation but had to
close by October 2010...Mifsud never said which deal Island Chevrolet
Cadillac took."

But, it's hard to feel sorry for someone who pays $1000 for lifetime
oil changes. They run, what, $30 each? That's over 30 oil changes. Even
if you do them every 3K (most manufacturers spec 7.5 or 10K these
days), that still gets you to 90K. How many people (who buy new cars)
keep their cars that long?

"$1,000 extra for the plan that would cover oil and filter changes and
inspections for the lifetime of the vehicle..."

Of course, the "inspection" part is just another dealer moneymaker -
just about any service place gives free inspections, and will be glad
to tell you that you need a $500 brake job.

And none of that is even considering the cost of money (i.e. the money
you'd earn by investing that $1k).