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karen and al


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The first step is completed....we bought the tow vehicle smile.gif!! 2008 Ford-450, 6.4L V8 32V DDI OHV. Al is so pumped smile.gif.

Question: extended warranties? We're thinking it's a good idea, but would like opinions please. It's directly from Ford, and will be covered at any Ford dealer nationwide, wherever we are. Please let me know what you think!

Next up: Hershey RV show next week....some major wheeling/dealing to be done smile.gif.

Karen

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Terry and Jo


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Karen and Al,

You will get both pro and con on the warranties for vehicles.  On a great number of products, I might not get extended warranties.  However, when we purchased our used 2008 F450, we did take out the warranty.  Might be a waste of money, but even one repair covered by the warranty may well make it worthwhile.

I understand about Al being pumped.  I am the same way myself.  Normally, I don't get excited about vehicles, but there is something about that F450 that I really enjoy.  Ours is a King Ranch version, although I would have settled for just a Lariat.  Maybe it is the knowledge of where that truck will someday be taking us.

Plus, the F450 seems to do a really good job of hauling around our Mobile Suites. which at present weighs around 17,000 lbs.  Now, we haven't pulled it far, nor have we pulled any long steep hills, so for that part it is a wait and see issue.

Good luck with your RV hunting.

Terry

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Racerguy


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Terry is right about extended warranties.You will get a 50/50 split if they are worth it or not. I have yet to buy an extended warranty that was worth the paper it was written on.There was always some exclution for what I needed fixed.This time we took the money they wanted for the warranty($ 2300.00) and put it in the bank and add a little to it every month.Wouldn't cover a major repair if needed but that's the chance we decided to take.By the way congratulations on your new to you truck.


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Save your money and put is in an account for any issues that pop up. Most issues can be resolved by using this forum or others. There are a lot of people with a lot of experience to direct you on your quest for freedom. Enjoy...

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