Fear of purchasing

[repete]

Does anyone else have a fear of purchasing things due to the fear of the item breaking shortly after purchasing it. Remember when washing machines lasted a generation?

 

[CaptPat]

NOPE

I do my research and avoid brands/models that have poor performance or reliability. If I get 10 years out of major appliances that's a win, in the last three decades or so I've been winning.

 

[2515R Dude]

Yes,

 

[chim]

I've been thinking about buying another vehicle. I do have concerns about the newer engines. Hyped technologies today often become owner complaints and recalls tomorrow. I'm thinking about a new vehicle, so there would be some comfort with a warranty.

 

[ArlyA]

Sure but like others say, do your research and hope for the best. We purchased a Ranger back in 2019 and found a few flaws but but still loved it today after 50K. Liked it so much, we got a bronco sport now. Neither is perfect but still good enough for us..

 

[2manyrocks]

In light of what things cost to buy now, reliability is a concern. I read about people spending $1,200 on a refrigerator and then having it fail in a few years. That's not like spending $200-300 for a refrigerator that used to last 20 years.

 

[LHF2019]

Even the best brands can have issues. That's why there is warranty. You don't think the appliances that we all remember lasting forever didn't have issues or have a repair man out to work on them.


In a short time span I bought a brand new JD round baler, Anderson wrapper, and a Pequea tedder. Took 3 years for JD to get its issues sorted out and they messed up one of my tractors in the process. Took 3 years to sort out issues with the wrapper. Took 8 years before finally getting the tedder to work like it was supposed to and that was just last year. The ended up being a dealer assembly issue. Had a breakdown with the tedder a year or 2 after warranty. I called just to let them know what I found and they sent all the needed parts free of cost.

I had warranty claims out on all the items above well past the 1 year ending. All stood by their products and the worst one to deal with surprise was JD

 

[ArlyA]

Even the best brands can have issues. That's why there is warranty. You don't think the appliances that we all remember lasting forever didn't have issues or have a repair man out to work on them.


In a short time span I bought a brand new JD round baler, Anderson wrapper, and a Pequea tedder. Took 3 years for JD to get its issues sorted out and they messed up one of my tractors in the process. Took 3 years to sort out issues with the wrapper. Took 8 years before finally getting the tedder to work like it was supposed to and that was just last year. The ended up being a dealer assembly issue. Had a breakdown with the tedder a year or 2 after warranty. I called just to let them know what I found and they sent all the needed parts free of cost.

I had warranty claims out on all the items above well past the 1 year ending. All stood by their products and the worst one to deal with surprise was JD

You got that right.

 

[Runner]

I absolutely feel that way, but not necessarily because I don't think new things are built as well. I feel like anytime you buy anything new, particularly big-ticket items, you are rolling the dice that you get a good one and not a lemon, "built-on-a-Friday" special.

That is the main reason I have a 20 year old truck, 17 year old car and 17 year old tractor. They have all proven to be reliable with no failures since new (OK, the Ford truck is on its THIRD A/C compressor in less than 10,000 miles....) and I tend to stick with things that work and don't give me problems.

 

[rgr33]

I have the fear of deleting that much money from my bank account for something overpriced and not really necessary