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Offline syzygy

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« on: June 21, 2005, 08:30:05 pm »
I'm looking for opinions about car extended warranties. I especially would like to hear from 00-02 Ford Focus owners, as I own an'03 and am debating the merits either way.
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« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2005, 02:00:42 pm »
Must be from the manufacturer only.

What are the details; cost, term and exact coverage?

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« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2005, 03:35:42 pm »
It is from Ford, and gives me 2 yrs/40 000 km for $2000 in addition to the three years bumper to bumper that came with the car. It continues the original coverage but I still pony up for "consumables" fluids, brake pads, clutch etc. The other option is 4 yrs /80k for $3000.
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« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2005, 03:47:26 pm »
"Extended warranty!  How can I lose?"



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« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2005, 03:56:18 pm »
It couldn't be that certain vehicle makers actually design less reliable parts and materials into their vehicles so that many ppl buy into their expensive extended warranty programs??  

Na, didn't think so...
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« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2005, 05:53:06 pm »
Ovr, you are SO cynical.

$2000 for 2 extra years? Says something about how reliable Ford thinks the car is! The same additional coverage for a Corolla is $999 - list price.


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« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2005, 06:42:54 pm »
You're KIDDING, right?  $2000 for 2 years/40K?

Still, if you're stuck with a Ford, it could be worthwhile.
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« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2005, 08:31:06 pm »
HOLY CRAP is that expensive.  When I bought my MB, they charged me $1300 to extend the warranty from 4/80K bumper-bumper to 7/160 bumper-bumper.  I know that was eight years ago, but...
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« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2005, 09:48:18 pm »
The retail price on that warranty is less than $1400.
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« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2005, 10:24:00 pm »
That same extra warranty on my new '05 Highlander would cost $1299 from Toyota. I think $2000 is awfully high and probably has been marked up by the dealer.
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« Reply #10 on: June 23, 2005, 12:22:44 am »
With my recent purhase of an 05 Pontiac Vibe I debated getting the extended warranty. The car comes with a basically 'bumper to bumper' 3 year 60 k. And a extra 2 years on the powertrain...it caused some thinking...is it worth paying approximately 1500 more (with taxes) to go from 3 to 6. It may give peace of mind but it likely isnt a good use of money. If there wasnt the limited powertrain I think the decision would be a no brainer...go for it  But with the extra built in coverage I dont think so.

Having said all that I got it; all because of the bad experiences I have had with my 2000 Montana. Nothing like a personal experience to counteract common sense ;)
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