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Offline BGBMAW

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« on: October 15, 2003, 06:13:51 PM »
i have 600 miles before my ride is out of factory warranty. I have extended with a $100 deductible..


What can i do if any more on my factory warranty?..It runs like a champ rigth now. But if i could i woudl get a new engine and tranny.:D

I throttle alot and spin fairly often.


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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2003, 07:34:28 PM »
What brand of car? I can look up recalls and service bulletins for ya.

There are aftermarket warranty companies that can extend that warranty for you.  Depending on the brand, model, aftermarket recommendation to follow.

If its a BMW, forget the after-market warranty. ;) (unless they have one that extends BEYOND 200,000 miles.)

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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2003, 11:36:18 AM »
godammmm 200k!!!! thts a factory one??

owned 2 mercedes .both i got rid of after 260k. great machines...


ahh

i own a Dark Blu 2001 Mustang Conv GT
 29,347 miles


I just had a "throw out" bearing replaced in clucth..thats its for mechanicla work..


thnx Rip:)



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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2003, 11:37:40 AM »
Ah Ford?

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« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2003, 11:59:51 AM »
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godammmm 200k!!!! thts a factory one??


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No, I was commenting that it'd be nice if there *were* after market warranties exceeding 200k...a joke. :)

Looks like only one recall for your year and make, I couldn't find a Ford TSB resource like we have for BMW's, maybe Ford doesn't want that info out there? (shrugs)  Anyway, go to Edmunds and you'll find a few souces for aftermarket warranties if you do a keyword search.

Heres the lone recall for your car.
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Make:  FORD  
Model:  MUSTANG  
Year:  2001  
Recall Number:  00V349000  
Summary:  
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. IF A VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE NOT FULLY APPLIED AND NOT IN FIRST GEAR, AS DIRECTED IN THE OWNER GUIDE, AND THE SELF ADJUSTMENT PAWL SUBSEQUENTLY SKIPS ONE OR TWO TEETH, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE ON SOME GRADES.  
Consequence:  
THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.  
Remedy:  
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL AND INSTALL A PLATE OR OVER-BRACKET TO THE CONTROL TO LOCK THE SELF ADJUST MECHANISM IN POSITION FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENT.  
Notes:  
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).  


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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2003, 12:03:23 PM »
"IF A VEHICLE IS PARKED WITH THE PARKING BRAKE NOT FULLY APPLIED AND NOT IN FIRST GEAR, AS DIRECTED IN THE OWNER GUIDE"

Uh, yeah...typical Ford owner....:D ;)
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« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2003, 12:07:11 PM »
I've seen numerous idiots who are trying to milk with service bulletins. In 85% of the cases their car is not conserned, for the rest 15% the mods have been allready made.

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« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2003, 12:12:46 PM »
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I've seen numerous idiots who are trying to milk with service bulletins. In 85% of the cases their car is not conserned, for the rest 15% the mods have been allready made.


Wow...this coming from Finland...glad its not just over here! :aok
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« Reply #8 on: October 16, 2003, 03:17:50 PM »
If you cry loud enough and use your attorney's name enough you can get any factory defect fixed...... warranty or no warranty!

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« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2003, 04:26:21 PM »
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If you cry loud enough and use your attorney's name enough you can get any factory defect fixed...... warranty or no warranty!


Just imagine what the world would be like if that was true for software :rofl

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« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2003, 07:49:29 PM »
le paul   fu

i dont need ur crap....btw what do u drive ..im sure i can say plenty...please dont bother tho



anyways...

ya i have extended warranty..just put out a line to see if any "hidden" things i could get before firts warranty expires..

thnx to the rest of u tho..

funny i just had my parking brake readjusted cause it wasnt holding worth sht


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« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2003, 08:39:35 PM »
The Ford Basic Factory warranty should be good for 36 months or 36,000 miles whichever comes first, at least thats what it is on my CV.
I also purchased an extended warranty out to 7 years or 100,000 miles, wouldn't own any automobile today without one that went at least the life of the loan, anything over is cake. I paid $600 for a warranty on my wife's Montero and got $1,400 worth of repairs out of it before it expired.
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« Reply #12 on: October 16, 2003, 11:27:51 PM »
A $100 deductable is awfully low and will make your monthly payments quite high.  Try $500 or even $1,000.

That's my 2 cents.

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« Reply #13 on: October 17, 2003, 02:13:57 AM »
what you do is disconnect the speedometer cable from the transmision, at the transmision. then attach a a drill via the drills chuck to the speedo end at the trans. run the drill at highest RPMs. this should be racking your miles all the way over so you start at the begining. pick the milege you want. since the odometer has been zeroed and then some. and start dealing with the salesman. im not sure if the new car computers will pick up on that trick.
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« Reply #14 on: October 17, 2003, 03:50:43 AM »
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what you do is disconnect the speedometer cable from the transmision...


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