Howdy! I'm coming up on the 3yr/36k point on the F150 and looking at extended warranties.
On my Lexus it paid for itself with the GPS/Nav system that went out (would have cost $3k at the time). The F150's Display unit was getting erratic recently and if I would have paid for it, would have set me back $3600.
Looks like I can get Total of 8 yrs/100k for $1600 for a Ford ESP from a dealer (online), with adders for drop-off first day rental +$55, Lighting +$90, and lost/stolen/broken key for $105, or a total of $1850.
I can also get an AutoNation extended warranty for an addition 7 years from date of purchase and maximum 75k miles additional from date of purchase which would take it out to 10 years total, 108k miles. Right now, best price I've seen on that is $2800 which is considerably higher. Maybe I can negotiate that price down. I don't know if there is an option to get more than the 75k additional miles.
Do you folks see any problem going with the Autonation if they are same coverage but more years? Do you see any pitfalls? Autonation is going to be around a looong time and there are locations everywhere.
TL/DR version: What do you think about extended warranties and Would you consider AutoNation vs Ford if you get more coverage?
Thanks for your help/insight!
On my Lexus it paid for itself with the GPS/Nav system that went out (would have cost $3k at the time). The F150's Display unit was getting erratic recently and if I would have paid for it, would have set me back $3600.
Looks like I can get Total of 8 yrs/100k for $1600 for a Ford ESP from a dealer (online), with adders for drop-off first day rental +$55, Lighting +$90, and lost/stolen/broken key for $105, or a total of $1850.
I can also get an AutoNation extended warranty for an addition 7 years from date of purchase and maximum 75k miles additional from date of purchase which would take it out to 10 years total, 108k miles. Right now, best price I've seen on that is $2800 which is considerably higher. Maybe I can negotiate that price down. I don't know if there is an option to get more than the 75k additional miles.
Do you folks see any problem going with the Autonation if they are same coverage but more years? Do you see any pitfalls? Autonation is going to be around a looong time and there are locations everywhere.
TL/DR version: What do you think about extended warranties and Would you consider AutoNation vs Ford if you get more coverage?
Thanks for your help/insight!