Where is the best deal on Ford OEM extended warranty?

[Deadman]

Are these warranties refunded on a prorated basis if you sell the car before it runs out?

No it transfers with the vehicle.

 

[lobsenza]

Are these warranties refunded on a prorated basis if you sell the car before it runs out?

Yes, most are. But, they are prorated from 0 miles, not the end of the factory warranty.

 

[carymccarr]

Correct, but you need to add them all on. They aren't typically in their first price was my point.
Once you add them all on, the price isn't much less than my dealer was. They cut me a $100 discount and it was about $100 more than from Flood, so I did it. $100 is worth the satisfaction of keeping them happy, so if I need something in the future, they will help me out instead of being pissy because I bought warranty elsewhere. Small-town politics BS!

Arent these the only things that are ‘add ons’ to the premium plan? I’m seeing that they only add about $160 to the overall plan?

I’m shopping a plan right now and looks like flood is the cheapest. $1400 for 100k, 5 years. $50 deductible including the interior/exterior bulb plan...

 

[Deadman]

Arent these the only things that are ‘add ons’ to the premium plan? I’m seeing that they only add about $160 to the overall plan?

I’m shopping a plan right now and looks like flood is the cheapest. $1400 for 100k, 5 years. $50 deductible including the interior/exterior bulb plan...

Those seem about right! I Forget exactly, but that sounds right on!

 

[carymccarr]

Those seem about right! I Forget exactly, but that sounds right on!

So if they ‘strip out’ everything
,flood ford it should only be $160 cheaper.

 

[Deadman]

MY Ford dealer had ALL those add ons in his proposal. So its like $300ish or whatever the number above come to.
Flood was still cheaper, but my dealer lowered theirs to nearly match Flood.

 

[carymccarr]

MY Ford dealer had ALL those add ons in his proposal. So its like $300ish or whatever the number above come to.
Flood was still cheaper, but my dealer lowered theirs to nearly match Flood.

Sucks you have to battle with your local dealer over and over and over and at the end you’re rewarded with being allowed to STILL pay MORE than what a mega dealer gives anyone off the street, right out of the gate.

Seems they’d appreciate your loyalty at this point.

 

[Deadman]

Sucks you have to battle with your local dealer over and over and over and at the end you’re rewarded with being allowed to STILL pay MORE than what a mega dealer gives anyone off the street, right out of the gate.

Seems they’d appreciate your loyalty at this point.

My dealer called the Ford Rep and asked how Flood was selling this for less that the local dealers cost. The Ford Rep said they highly frown on what Flood is doing. Flood is selling them at a loss and then selling so many that in the end they get a volume discount and that discount reduces their cost enough to make money on it. They have a department that does nothing but these warrantys and works on commission just to move them. It works, but I don't buy from the discounters..... My dealer cut me slack and I'd rather they make some money off me and stay in business than have some salesman sell me one from out of state.... I'm happy to pay my dealer more to keep them in business. I'm not an Amazon guy.....

 

[carymccarr]

My dealer called the Ford Rep and asked how Flood was selling this for less that the local dealers cost. The Ford Rep said they highly frown on what Flood is doing. Flood is selling them at a loss and then selling so many that in the end they get a volume discount and that discount reduces their cost enough to make money on it. They have a department that does nothing but these warrantys and works on commission just to move them. It works, but I don't buy from the discounters..... My dealer cut me slack and I'd rather they make some money off me and stay in business than have some salesman sell me one from out of state.... I'm happy to pay my dealer more to keep them in business. I'm not an Amazon guy.....

No way I’m buying something like an insurance policy, for more money and time, just so that a less efficient middle man can make more money. Flood is smart. I like to reward entrepreneurship and capitalism.

I am however happy to support small business if they have something unique. As an example, I bought something off Etsy last night. They also sell on amazon but buying direct from them puts more $$$ in their pocket.

 

[Deadman]

No way I’m buying something like an insurance policy, for more money and time, just so that a less efficient middle man can make more money. Flood is smart. I like to reward entrepreneurship and capitalism.

I am however happy to support small business if they have something unique. As an example, I bought something off Etsy last night. They also sell on amazon but buying direct from them puts more $$$ in their pocket.

Eventually you won't have a local dealer, so that'll be convenient!

 

[carymccarr]

Eventually you won't have a local dealer, so that'll be convenient!

Fine with me. There are 3 dealers within the free pick up/drop off service radius.

I say let capitalism decide. If a dealer goes out of business because they don’t sell enough ESP’s that’s on them.

 

[AAOO]

Eventually you won't have a local dealer, so that'll be convenient!

Why do you need a dealer?

Works for me too. I'd rather order online direct from Ford and have it delivered to my front door for a lower price. Dealers are a racket and scammers. Unneeded middleman in the internet age.

 

[bushpilot]

No way I’m buying something like an insurance policy, for more money and time, just so that a less efficient middle man can make more money. Flood is smart. I like to reward entrepreneurship and capitalism.

I am however happy to support small business if they have something unique. As an example, I bought something off Etsy last night. They also sell on amazon but buying direct from them puts more $$$ in their pocket.

im in sales....this happens all the time....FORD knows the behavior theyre creating....some sales folks figure it out faster than others.

eventually customers learn too....dealer hold backs etc, its free enterprise.

 

[bushpilot]

Eventually you won't have a local dealer, so that'll be convenient!

my local dealer screws up more than they fix...and theyre constantly trying to gouge customers (filters that aren't necessary, injection cleaning that cant be done on the given model)....if they go **** up so be it!

 

[Dice Roll]

My dealer called the Ford Rep and asked how Flood was selling this for less that the local dealers cost. The Ford Rep said they highly frown on what Flood is doing. Flood is selling them at a loss and then selling so many that in the end they get a volume discount and that discount reduces their cost enough to make money on it. They have a department that does nothing but these warrantys and works on commission just to move them. It works, but I don't buy from the discounters..... My dealer cut me slack and I'd rather they make some money off me and stay in business than have some salesman sell me one from out of state.... I'm happy to pay my dealer more to keep them in business. I'm not an Amazon guy.....

that sounds like bs to me. I was able to get the deal on the truck, trade, and the warranty without hassle. If flood is below cost, I can’t see other people jumping to match like that. Does make a nice cover story as to why they are overcharging folks locally that don’t shop around.

It’s a dangerous game flood is playing if true, they set up extra overhead to do these, along with at least one other dealer that was competing online. Name escapes me. So if they miss their target they get burned big time with the below cost sales and the special staffing Doesn’t sound right. That’s a far cry from a dealer eating a few cars at the end of a month to snag a bonus.

 

[Deadman]

First thing is this dealer has never screwed me, so I'm going with my gut and trusting them. They're a tiny local dealer that is honest. Most dealers I absolutely will not trust.

 

[Dice Roll]

No doubt most aren’t. All the locals tried to jack me out of 5-6k more than I paid. One trotted out an insane 6% financing package!!!

 

[carymccarr]

First thing is this dealer has never screwed me, so I'm going with my gut and trusting them. They're a tiny local dealer that is honest. Most dealers I absolutely will not trust.

You literally said you have to get them to match mega dealer pricing. In other words they initially try to screw you and ONLY come down on price when you confront them with other lower pricing.

They are actively trying to screw you in every interaction you have with them.

That’s the height of dishonesty/screwing you.

 

[Deadman]

You literally said you have to get them to match mega dealer pricing. In other words they initially try to screw you and ONLY come down on price when you confront them with other lower pricing.

They are actively trying to screw you in every interaction you have with them.

That’s the height of dishonesty/screwing you.

I've NEVER went to my local dealer first. I always get my price and my vehicle need selected elsewhere and online and hand it to them. They've always found and agreed to the price and delivered my vehicle shortly after. Pretty simple.

 

[carymccarr]

I've NEVER went to my local dealer first. I always get my price and my vehicle need selected elsewhere and online and hand it to them. They've always found and agreed to the price and delivered my vehicle shortly after. Pretty simple.

You wouldn’t have to do that if they weren’t trying to screw you. They’d simply be honest and upfront and give you the best price out of the gate without you having to force them to ‘match’ a mega dealers price...

In the situation you just laid one only place treating you fairly is the mega dealer. They give you a great price from the get go....