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2008 Ford Focus
by ravenecw
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Jun 22, 2008 (3:28 pm)
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I'm looking for a PremiumCare Extended warranty 7yr/75,000mile (prefer $0 deductible but pricing at the $100 and $50 deductible as well) for a 2008 Ford Focus (less than 3 weeks old) aprox. 350 miles on it. I have been pricing them here and there but anyone can tell me what is a good price that would be great!
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Re: 2008 Ford Focus [ravenecw]
by racaford
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Jun 22, 2008 (4:08 pm)
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Replying to: ravenecw (Jun 22, 2008 3:28 pm)
 check with joel0622 on this forum. he is really helpful!
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Re: 2008 Ford Focus [ravenecw]
by dtownfb
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Jun 23, 2008 (6:01 am)
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Replying to: ravenecw (Jun 22, 2008 3:28 pm)
Are you sure you need an extended warranty for your Focus? It's covered by a 3 yr/36k miles bumper to bumper warranty and the powertrain is covered by a 5 yr/100k miles warranty. An extended warranty seems like a waste of money.
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Re: 2008 Ford Focus [dtownfb]
by ravenecw
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Jun 23, 2008 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jun 23, 2008 6:01 am)
Well, I was plan on keeping the vehicle for many years and thought it might be a good thing, thinking it is a low end model car and things can break just as easy (if not easier), especially the electronics- why do you not think this is a good idea? Just curious.... (and don't all cars and trucks come with the 3yr/36k bumper to bumer and 5yr/100k powertrain? why would a warranty for one car be good and an extended warranty on a Focus not be good?)
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Re: 2008 Ford Focus [ravenecw]
by explorerx4
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Jun 23, 2008 (6:18 pm)
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Replying to: ravenecw (Jun 23, 2008 4:58 pm)
the higher line model you have, the more it would be worth it.
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Re: 2008 Ford Focus [explorerx4]
by ravenecw
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Jun 24, 2008 (1:11 pm)
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Replying to: explorerx4 (Jun 23, 2008 6:18 pm)
Well maybe that is true however the warranty is also cheaper for a car like the Focus too comparing it to say a F-150. I have no idea if getting a warranty is worth it or not, but I am looking so I have a price in mind and can decide then. Obviously it's like insurance, it's no good to a person unless you need it and use it. The prices I have been quoted for an extended warranty so far though is making me think it could be worth it, 7yrs is a long time regardless of miles and anything can go wrong (even little things like the radio or power windows are expensive these days). (and those little things can add up as far as price and fixing them too- my only worry is that they somehow say it's not covered by warranty because of this or that, has anyone had problems getting something fixed? That probably is the better question in all of it!)
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Re: 2008 Ford Focus [ravenecw]
by dtownfb
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Jun 29, 2008 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: ravenecw (Jun 23, 2008 4:58 pm)
Not all cars come with the 5 yr/100k mile powertrain warranty. Some only cover 36k miles while others cover 60k miles or even 100k miles. The extended warranties I've seen cover pretty much the same as most manufacturer's powertrain warranty. It's not going to cover wear and tear items which many things are classified when you reach a certain mileage or year.
Electronics in a car like the Focus don't scare me. The biggest worry you have is Sync. While it is innovative and a great feature, would you really lose sleep if it broke in 6 years? Don't you think something better would be on the market by then?
Also why spend $1200 today for a warranty that won't take affect until 2011 at the earliest? If you have the cash, save that money for repairs (self insure). If you plan to fiancace the warranty, that is $20 per month you save; enough for 5 gallons of gas.
It's your call. I just don't think it is wise to buy an extended warranty on a vehicle that is already covered to 100k miles.
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Re: 2008 Ford Focus [dtownfb]
by ravenecw
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Jun 29, 2008 (5:19 pm)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jun 29, 2008 4:13 pm)
interesting point of view i guess, I'll have to think about (i have time)- i'm looking at spending $800 to extend the warranty out to 7yr/60,000miles for the premiumcare (that is most like bumper to bumper and would cover power windows, power moonroof, and things like that, just like the bumper to bumper would now). Maybe it isn't worth it I don't know, but i'm throwing the idea around and maybe it is a waste of money (most warranties are) I was just thinking that extending it out for $800 on a car I paid $16,000 for wasn't a bad thing. I do appreciate the replies though and not sure what to do right now!
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Re: 2008 Ford Focus [dtownfb]
by joel0622
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Jun 30, 2008 (9:29 am)
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jun 29, 2008 4:13 pm)
Also why spend $1200 today for a warranty that won't take affect until 2011 at the earliest?
HOLLY CRAP!!! Who is paying $1200 for a Focus VSC. Send them my way please, I sell 4x4 F150 contracs cheaper then that
It amazes me that all of the budget minded people here who plan on buying a VSC would not buy it at point of sale but instead wait 3 years when it will be at least $200 more expensive.
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