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**Quvwcxqx** · 03-23-2012, 05:09 PM

OMG drive it! That's what you bought it for....why put the extra money into renting? 2400 miles in a year, over and above regular use...pfft, that's nothing.

I'd put 200 miles on my car every weekend to visit my ex, never gave it a 2nd thought, and that was with a 2003 Ford Focus.

**rhybrisee** · 03-23-2012, 05:29 PM

Ok lol he seems to be in the minority. I get so fucked over by Enterprise, I'd love to never see them again lol.

**suingincentix** · 03-23-2012, 05:38 PM

My dad says I should keep renting to visit my boyfriend in Toronto, and my coworkers think he's batshit.

I'm in the same camp with your coworkers.

**CaseyFan** · 03-23-2012, 05:54 PM

He says: "Hell, you pay $160 for the rental...one TIRE costs $160!"

**detskpit** · 03-23-2012, 06:06 PM

Here it is! 2009 Ford Focus SE w/45,000 miles on it for $10,999
KBB value is $12,700
The thing is beautiful, mint, smells like new car still

Carfax came back fine, new tires, and pretty dark tints. At first I thought the tints would look to...um..."hood", but it's awesome. So proud of my baby!
Ninja car.JPG

Can't wait to take more shots but I signed the paperwork at dusk and had to rush in to work this morning.

I think I got a pretty good deal!
They're offering me a 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty at the dealership for $790.
Think I should take it??

Today's cars are long lived vehicles. With only 45K on the clock, you've got 150,000 miles of dependable driving to look forward to. You say you have drivetrain warranty til 70K? Drive train's the spendy part of the vehicle anyway, so save the $$$ and forget the extended deal, waste of money. For $700-and-some, you can pay for quite a few out-of-pocket repairs. When you were looking to us for advice on cars, earlier, you mentioned that you have a friendly mechanic that your family uses. Go to him for your repairs as much as possible. Such things as idler pulleys, belts, stuff like that are expensive in and of themselves, but, he's not likely to screw you over. They're not rocket science to work on, so his labor rate's gonna be less than at a dealershyster.
DO drive the car on those 600-mile round trips. It will be GOOD for your car to get out on the open road and stretch her legs. Regular oil changes, tire rotations, etc. go a long way to keeping your baby happy and rarin' to go wherever you wanna go.
Your dad's worried about tires??? That's so 1940's! Today's tires, provided they have good tread, kept at proper inflation, and rotated on a regular basis, will go a long ways. That $160 he's worried about won't be happenin' for a loooonnnnng time!
Change oil at about 3K miles, rotate tires about 5K, especially in mostly city driving, have your mechanic look 'er over on a regular basis and you're baby's gonna do you well!

**Phywhewashect** · 03-23-2012, 06:06 PM

I want more pictures of that car

**Wsjltrhe** · 03-23-2012, 06:12 PM

I want more pictures of that car

When I go pick up my check I'll take some more pictures!

**Diortarkivoff** · 03-23-2012, 06:12 PM

Today's cars are long lived vehicles. With only 45K on the clock, you've got 150,000 miles of dependable driving to look forward to. You say you have drivetrain warranty til 70K? Drive train's the spendy part of the vehicle anyway, so save the $$$ and forget the extended deal, waste of money. For $700-and-some, you can pay for quite a few out-of-pocket repairs. When you were looking to us for advice on cars, earlier, you mentioned that you have a friendly mechanic that your family uses. Go to him for your repairs as much as possible. Such things as idler pulleys, belts, stuff like that are expensive in and of themselves, but, he's not likely to screw you over. They're not rocket science to work on, so his labor rate's gonna be less than at a dealershyster.
DO drive the car on those 600-mile round trips. It will be GOOD for your car to get out on the open road and stretch her legs. Regular oil changes, tire rotations, etc. go a long way to keeping your baby happy and rarin' to go wherever you wanna go.
Your dad's worried about tires??? That's so 1940's! Today's tires, provided they have good tread, kept at proper inflation, and rotated on a regular basis, will go a long ways. That $160 he's worried about won't be happenin' for a loooonnnnng time!
Change oil at about 3K miles, rotate tires about 5K, especially in mostly city driving, have your mechanic look 'er over on a regular basis and you're baby's gonna do you well!

Thank you thank you!!!
I am prone to agreeing with you guys. He's just used to us having old cars and my mother being a freak about miles.
Once I took her car 1 mile out of the way to a Burlington Coat Factory as a teenager and she never let me drive it again, said I was reckless and "running the wheels off it". I only wish I were kidding.

Anyway, ya I think I've got a good thing here, shouldn't stress too much and just enjoy it. Don't get a new car every day!

**traiffhetl** · 03-23-2012, 06:25 PM

maybe some feet to pedal lol

**ceagstuntee** · 03-23-2012, 07:23 PM

Very nice dear! And never rent again.. those people are there to make money.. no reason for them to make it off of you... if renting penciled out, no one would own a car...

**Ijkavylo** · 03-23-2012, 07:31 PM

Congrats sweetie.

And I am with everyone just take your car north hun.. Renting is only when you need to.

The save on your rentals for a year will pay for your warranty. Which IMO you should get hun.

**ElcinBoris** · 03-23-2012, 07:35 PM

Very nice dear! And never rent again.. those people are there to make money.. no reason for them to make it off of you... if renting penciled out, no one would own a car...

Thank you!
What do you think of the warranty, Jer?

**Sakkola** · 03-23-2012, 07:55 PM

Thank you!
What do you think of the warranty, Jer?

Read it close. There are usually tons of clauses that exclude this and that.. like gaskets.. blow a head gasket, you are SOL... I would ask specific questions about things like that.... I would consider it though... I bought one with my pickup since it was close to 100K on the odometer... In the end I am not sure what the hell they would cover if I needed it after calling the dealership and asking some questions...

**Unlinozistimi** · 03-23-2012, 09:24 PM

I wouldn't pay the extra fee for only 11k miles added onto your warranty already on the car. Unless they are saying it's an additional 36k on top of the remaining you have left. Also the PT warranty doesn't cover half the shit we think it does so get a very specified list of what is and isn't covered.

BTW grats on the new car!

**Caluabdum** · 03-23-2012, 10:01 PM

Read it close. There are usually tons of clauses that exclude this and that.. like gaskets.. blow a head gasket, you are SOL... I would ask specific questions about things like that.... I would consider it though... I bought one with my pickup since it was close to 100K on the odometer... In the end I am not sure what the hell they would cover if I needed it after calling the dealership and asking some questions...

I wouldn't pay the extra fee for only 11k miles added onto your warranty already on the car. Unless they are saying it's an additional 36k on top of the remaining you have left. Also the PT warranty doesn't cover half the shit we think it does so get a very specified list of what is and isn't covered.

BTW grats on the new car!

You're both right. I packed the pamphlet to bring to work to read closely but I left it at home D:
The specifics are important and I'm not afraid to ask him what they are. Labor? What types of things are covered?
It is a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty, so it covers me for the 36,000.

But I need to dig a bit into this.

**HenriRow** · 03-23-2012, 10:12 PM

Yeah... Shey summed it up best... they don't cover half the shit you think they do... throw some specifics at them.. what IF i blow a head gasket?

I also found this that might be helpful...

http://www.carbuyingtips.com/warranty.htm

**DebtDetox** · 03-24-2012, 03:13 AM

Congratulations, Carly!!!

**Abnorttrano** · 03-24-2012, 03:35 AM

Read it close. There are usually tons of clauses that exclude this and that.. like gaskets.. blow a head gasket, you are SOL... I would ask specific questions about things like that.... I would consider it though... I bought one with my pickup since it was close to 100K on the odometer... In the end I am not sure what the hell they would cover if I needed it after calling the dealership and asking some questions...

I guess I could have read the replies to the topic before actually replying lol. You beat me to it.

**qilmuz6v** · 03-24-2012, 03:42 AM

Congrats on the car. I would not take the warranty.

**Bonioners** · 03-24-2012, 03:45 AM

Pretty!!

03-23-2012, 05:09 PM	#21
Quvwcxqx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	OMG drive it! That's what you bought it for....why put the extra money into renting? 2400 miles in a year, over and above regular use...pfft, that's nothing. I'd put 200 miles on my car every weekend to visit my ex, never gave it a 2nd thought, and that was with a 2003 Ford Focus. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 05:29 PM	#22
rhybrisee Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 398 Senior Member	Ok lol he seems to be in the minority. I get so fucked over by Enterprise, I'd love to never see them again lol. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 05:38 PM	#23
suingincentix Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	My dad says I should keep renting to visit my boyfriend in Toronto, and my coworkers think he's batshit. I'm in the same camp with your coworkers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 05:54 PM	#24
CaseyFan Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	He says: "Hell, you pay $160 for the rental...one TIRE costs $160!" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 06:06 PM	#25
detskpit Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 350 Senior Member	Here it is! 2009 Ford Focus SE w/45,000 miles on it for $10,999 KBB value is $12,700 The thing is beautiful, mint, smells like new car still Carfax came back fine, new tires, and pretty dark tints. At first I thought the tints would look to...um..."hood", but it's awesome. So proud of my baby! Ninja car.JPG Can't wait to take more shots but I signed the paperwork at dusk and had to rush in to work this morning. I think I got a pretty good deal! They're offering me a 3 year, 36,000 mile warranty at the dealership for $790. Think I should take it?? Today's cars are long lived vehicles. With only 45K on the clock, you've got 150,000 miles of dependable driving to look forward to. You say you have drivetrain warranty til 70K? Drive train's the spendy part of the vehicle anyway, so save the $$$ and forget the extended deal, waste of money. For $700-and-some, you can pay for quite a few out-of-pocket repairs. When you were looking to us for advice on cars, earlier, you mentioned that you have a friendly mechanic that your family uses. Go to him for your repairs as much as possible. Such things as idler pulleys, belts, stuff like that are expensive in and of themselves, but, he's not likely to screw you over. They're not rocket science to work on, so his labor rate's gonna be less than at a dealershyster. DO drive the car on those 600-mile round trips. It will be *GOOD* for your car to get out on the open road and stretch her legs. Regular oil changes, tire rotations, etc. go a long way to keeping your baby happy and rarin' to go wherever you wanna go. Your dad's worried about tires??? That's so 1940's! Today's tires, provided they have good tread, kept at proper inflation, and rotated on a regular basis, will go a long ways. That $160 he's worried about won't be happenin' for a loooonnnnng time! Change oil at about 3K miles, rotate tires about 5K, especially in mostly city driving, have your mechanic look 'er over on a regular basis and you're baby's gonna do you well! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 06:06 PM	#26
Phywhewashect Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 537 Senior Member	I want more pictures of that car Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 06:12 PM	#27
Wsjltrhe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	I want more pictures of that car When I go pick up my check I'll take some more pictures! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 06:12 PM	#28
Diortarkivoff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 347 Senior Member	Today's cars are long lived vehicles. With only 45K on the clock, you've got 150,000 miles of dependable driving to look forward to. You say you have drivetrain warranty til 70K? Drive train's the spendy part of the vehicle anyway, so save the $$$ and forget the extended deal, waste of money. For $700-and-some, you can pay for quite a few out-of-pocket repairs. When you were looking to us for advice on cars, earlier, you mentioned that you have a friendly mechanic that your family uses. Go to him for your repairs as much as possible. Such things as idler pulleys, belts, stuff like that are expensive in and of themselves, but, he's not likely to screw you over. They're not rocket science to work on, so his labor rate's gonna be less than at a dealershyster. DO drive the car on those 600-mile round trips. It will be *GOOD* for your car to get out on the open road and stretch her legs. Regular oil changes, tire rotations, etc. go a long way to keeping your baby happy and rarin' to go wherever you wanna go. Your dad's worried about tires??? That's so 1940's! Today's tires, provided they have good tread, kept at proper inflation, and rotated on a regular basis, will go a long ways. That $160 he's worried about won't be happenin' for a loooonnnnng time! Change oil at about 3K miles, rotate tires about 5K, especially in mostly city driving, have your mechanic look 'er over on a regular basis and you're baby's gonna do you well! Thank you thank you!!! I am prone to agreeing with you guys. He's just used to us having old cars and my mother being a freak about miles. Once I took her car 1 mile out of the way to a Burlington Coat Factory as a teenager and she never let me drive it again, said I was reckless and "running the wheels off it". I only wish I were kidding. Anyway, ya I think I've got a good thing here, shouldn't stress too much and just enjoy it. Don't get a new car every day! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 06:25 PM	#29
traiffhetl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	maybe some feet to pedal lol Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 07:23 PM	#30
ceagstuntee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 421 Senior Member	Very nice dear! And never rent again.. those people are there to make money.. no reason for them to make it off of you... if renting penciled out, no one would own a car... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 07:31 PM	#31
Ijkavylo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 496 Senior Member	Congrats sweetie. And I am with everyone just take your car north hun.. Renting is only when you need to. The save on your rentals for a year will pay for your warranty. Which IMO you should get hun. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 07:35 PM	#32
ElcinBoris Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 505 Senior Member	Very nice dear! And never rent again.. those people are there to make money.. no reason for them to make it off of you... if renting penciled out, no one would own a car... Thank you! What do you think of the warranty, Jer? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 07:55 PM	#33
Sakkola Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	Thank you! What do you think of the warranty, Jer? Read it close. There are usually tons of clauses that exclude this and that.. like gaskets.. blow a head gasket, you are SOL... I would ask specific questions about things like that.... I would consider it though... I bought one with my pickup since it was close to 100K on the odometer... In the end I am not sure what the hell they would cover if I needed it after calling the dealership and asking some questions... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 09:24 PM	#34
Unlinozistimi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 414 Senior Member	I wouldn't pay the extra fee for only 11k miles added onto your warranty already on the car. Unless they are saying it's an additional 36k on top of the remaining you have left. Also the PT warranty doesn't cover half the shit we think it does so get a very specified list of what is and isn't covered. BTW grats on the new car! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 10:01 PM	#35
Caluabdum Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 523 Senior Member	Read it close. There are usually tons of clauses that exclude this and that.. like gaskets.. blow a head gasket, you are SOL... I would ask specific questions about things like that.... I would consider it though... I bought one with my pickup since it was close to 100K on the odometer... In the end I am not sure what the hell they would cover if I needed it after calling the dealership and asking some questions... I wouldn't pay the extra fee for only 11k miles added onto your warranty already on the car. Unless they are saying it's an additional 36k on top of the remaining you have left. Also the PT warranty doesn't cover half the shit we think it does so get a very specified list of what is and isn't covered. BTW grats on the new car! You're both right. I packed the pamphlet to bring to work to read closely but I left it at home D: The specifics are important and I'm not afraid to ask him what they are. Labor? What types of things are covered? It is a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty, so it covers me for the 36,000. But I need to dig a bit into this. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-23-2012, 10:12 PM	#36
HenriRow Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	Yeah... Shey summed it up best... they don't cover half the shit you think they do... throw some specifics at them.. what IF i blow a head gasket? I also found this that might be helpful... http://www.carbuyingtips.com/warranty.htm Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-24-2012, 03:13 AM	#37
DebtDetox Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 537 Senior Member	Congratulations, Carly!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-24-2012, 03:35 AM	#38
Abnorttrano Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 533 Senior Member	Read it close. There are usually tons of clauses that exclude this and that.. like gaskets.. blow a head gasket, you are SOL... I would ask specific questions about things like that.... I would consider it though... I bought one with my pickup since it was close to 100K on the odometer... In the end I am not sure what the hell they would cover if I needed it after calling the dealership and asking some questions... I guess I could have read the replies to the topic before actually replying lol. You beat me to it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-24-2012, 03:42 AM	#39
qilmuz6v Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	Congrats on the car. I would not take the warranty. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-24-2012, 03:45 AM	#40
Bonioners Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	Pretty!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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