Extended Warranty & how to buy one

[generaltso]

Keep in mind that you can purchase extended warranty before standard warranty lapses. So most of us can put that decision off for a couple of years.

True, but the price goes up after you cross the 1 year mark. So it might be wise to decide in the first year.

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[shutterbug]

True, but the price goes up after you cross the 1 year mark. So it might be wise to decide in the first year.

It may take a while for chronic problems to surface. Either way it's not the decision you need to make at the time of delivery.

 

[Ponypower50]

There expensive, but I like the peace of mind knowing if that big 15 inch screen goes bad its covered.

Just my opinion

 

[jhalkias]

Lombard Ford gives you a $185 discount code if you put in your email address when getting the instant quote.

https://www.lombardfordwarrantys.co...ayQuotes&deductibleID=3&planMonth=96#JumpZone

I didn't have to put any dealer in to get the discount code. Just my email.

 

[woody]

There are very rare exceptions when an extended warranty may be of some nominal value.
If they actually covered anything, they would not be available. You are gambling on an expensive repair that might be covered. Most likely it will not be covered. The fine print is very fine and very detailed.
Your dealer and everyone else involved in your purchase will sell your information to no end.
The telephone calls trying to con you into an extended warranty will hound you long after you no longer own the vehicle. How many times do you receive unsolicited calls for something you need or want?

 

[generaltso]

I didn't have to put any dealer in to get the discount code. Just my email.

Right. The link is for Lombard Ford, and the email with the discount code comes from them.

 

[generaltso]

There are very rare exceptions when an extended warranty may be of some nominal value.

It‘s insurance. Sometimes you come out ahead and sometimes you don’t. I bought a factory extended warranty for my wife’s Pacifica 4 years ago for about $900. In the last year, they’ve replaced a headlight assembly, air conditioning compressor, and Uconnect head unit. In this particular case, the value ended up being far more than nominal.

 

[benk016]

I have purchased all my ESP's online. I've done flood ford and I don't remember the other one. But They are totally legit. When I bought my last car they tried to sell me on it for double the price, and I told them I'll just go buy it online at cost, and they offered it to me at dealer cost as well. I decided not to buy it at all since it was my first brand new car and would be in factory warranty the whole time I had it. I've been preparing with the dealership to pick my car up Saturday and the finance guy hasn't even mentioned extended warranty at all yet.

I'll probably do like my last car. Wait until I've had it 2 years and decide. Pricing only goes up $100 if you wait after the first year.

 

[AFVolt]

If the screenshot is showing what I can get the warranty for, that seems pretty reasonable considering the inherent risks of a first year model. Rolled into the already groovy monthly payment over 5 years, it is only going to add a hair over $30/month. Nobody likes surprise repair costs, and this is a way to regulate the costs if you're planning on keeping the car for a while.

Where did you go for that price?

When I checked, it was over $1000 more for the same coverage.

 

[Ciero]

Where did you go for that price?

When I checked, it was over $1000 more for the same coverage.

This site someone linked earlier

 

[AFVolt]

This site someone linked earlier

Ahh, ok. That’s the place that Florida won’t allow.

 

[generaltso]

Another thing to keep in mind with these Ford extended warranties is that if you get rid of the car before it expires, you get a prorated refund for the time that’s left.

 

[silverelan]

Another thing to keep in mind with these Ford extended warranties is that if you get rid of the car before it expires, you get a prorated refund for the time that’s left.

It's also a selling point if you do a private party sale since the warranty should be transferrable.

 

[DBC]

Ahh, ok. That’s the place that Florida won’t allow.

AFAIK Florida can't stop you from buying an extended service plan from an out of state dealer, no matter how hard Florida dealerships try. Interstate commerce and all that.

Also note that since the bumper to bumper warranty covers the first three years, the 7 year extended warranty is really a 4 year warranty. During the first three years you're paying and receiving nothing.

You can get the extended plan anytime before the bumper to bumper expires.

Not saying not to get one.

 

[GoGoGadgetMachE]

AFAIK Florida can't stop you from buying an extended service plan from an out of state dealer, no matter how hard Florida dealerships try. Interstate commerce and all that.

Also note that since the bumper to bumper warranty covers the first three years, the 7 year extended warranty is really a 4 year warranty. During the first three years you're paying and receiving nothing.

You can get the extended plan anytime before the bumper to bumper expires.

Not saying not to get one.

The "actual time" thing is a valid point... that said...

Someone on the thread said the prices change after one year... also, I know from experience that they ask "are you still in your factory warranty" because if not, that means among other things you might need an inspection to be done to make sure you're not going "my infotainment broke I'll get them to pay for it" or that kind of thing.

so I wouldn't necessarily wait too long...

like the "how should I pay" question this is driven a bit by "do I expect to keep the car after 3-4 years?"

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