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Old 02-08-2017, 02:03 PM   #48
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Originally Posted by extrashaky View Post
I don't feel fortunate at all for my engine to have come apart. The whole idea is absurd. "Wow, since you have health insurance, you're really lucky to have that kidney stone. Here's to hoping your house burns down so you can get a check for all the irreplaceable stuff you lose."
There IS one case where you can be "fortunate" to have an engine come apart.


That is: One has a 60,000 mi powertrain warranty. Engine explodes AT 59,900 miles.
You ARE FORTUNATE to get a NEW engine for free NOW rather than having to pay for a new engine if had happened 200 miles later.
(I know your case is different, but similar)


THAT is the point they were making. You had a latent defect and it revealed itself while still under warranty rather than after.


So now you will have a car with 65,000 miles and a brand new engine.
I would rather have that than a car with 65,000 miles and a latent defect that could surface at any time.
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