I have a 97 F150 4X4, The warranty expirers in 60 days or in 1500 miles, what do you guy's think, should I extend the warranty or not. The dealer quated me $1895 for another 4 years 75,000 miles with a $50 deductable.

Comments or sudgestions needed

Thanks
Don


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Don W
97 F150 4X4 XLT, ORP, Tow Package,
CD-Changer, K&N, B&M shift improver,
PIAA fog lights, Weld Rims 17", 265 70LT AT/S, Flowmaster 40 series 3" cat back.
f1504x4.hompeage.com

 

Go to http://www.qualitycareservice.com/6000.asp for Ford's ESP plan. I was quoted $810 with a $0 deductable for a 3 yr/40,000 miles warranty.

 

http://www.warrantygold.com/index.asp

Tty the above address....you get a quote in seconds.....I hear this is a good company..I will probably go with them next year....Dave

 

If you have the $1875 to spend take it and invest it. If your truck need repairs pay for them from that initial $1875. I'd bet that in the 4 years or 75k you'll have plenty of money left. In some cases the extended warrenty may be of value, but for the vast majority of applications it is a scam.

-jeff b.



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2000 F150 4x4 SC/SB 5.4 Auto, Tow Package, ORP (with the sticker for 2000), Cab Steps, Lariet.
Oxford White/Harvest Gold 2 tone.

 

After what happened to my wife's Contour I am not taking any chances. She had a '96 Contour SE V6 with just over 30,000 miles on it that was only 6 months out of warranty. Her timing "slipped" (actual technical term from Ford) and bent the valves, ruined pistons, etc. Long story short...we paid over $3700 out of our pocket!!! (new engine, etc...)

I think I will pay $800 for a three year warranty with a $0 deductable from Ford. At least my mind will be at ease.

It will only take a couple of "minor" repairs to pay for itself.

I know most people have not had many major problems at all with their Fords and I feel a lot more comfortable that my truck will not have any major problems but just in case I will be covered.

I will get off my soapbox now.

[This message has been edited by BlueFlareside (edited 12-04-2000).]

 

Hey DonW,
Warranties are good, but the problem is that dealers always make a killing on them. They "usually" pay 50% of what they're charging you for the warranty. The price they quoted you seems a bit much, of coarse. I would offer approx. 70% ($1326) of that price and see how they respond. Almost everything at a dealership is negotiable. If they don't budge, I would suggest going on the internet and look up companies that specialize in aftermarket warranties. I'm pretty sure you'll find a good deal that's cheaper for you. They usually have different plans... 2yr.to 5yr. warranties you can buy through them. Having a warranty is always a good idea. It's just a matter of a little time and research. Shop around and I'm sure you'll find a great deal. I would suggest going to a search engine and type in warranties or automotive warranties and it should list quite a few. Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

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2000 F-150 Lariat 4x2 Supercab, Styleside,SB,Amazon Green/Clearcoat Metallic,5.4 Liter V8, Class III Tow-Package,3.55 Limited Slip Rear,Bug Deflector, Duraliner Bedliner,Retrax Retractable Bed Cover,Superchip, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve,Airforce One Performance Intake, Ravin' Z-55 (SI/DO) Performance Exhaust.

 

Well I extended my warranty through Warrantybynet.com, the prices was $1096 for the top of the line warranty, 6years 100,000 with 0 deductable. Also got 8 months financing same as cash, no interest, or fee's. They beet warranty gold by $200.

Don


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Don W
97 F150 4X4 XLT, ORP, Tow Package,
CD-Changer, K&N, B&M shift improver,
PIAA fog lights, Weld Rims 17", 265 70LT AT/S, Flowmaster 40 series 3" cat back.
f1504x4.hompeage.com

 

Yup, I can take it to any dealer or sae aurthorized repair station. All repaird are paid by company credit card. makes it easy.

 

DonW: Is the warranty package you are buying accepted by your dealer/other dealers in your area???

--karl