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    I Did It. Purchased An 03 Today.

    Went and test drove an 03 today. Engine, transmission, tires, etc. all checked out good. Much better than the 03 I test drove last week. Gave the dealer a small deposit and should pick up car tomorrow, as long as he corrects two defects I found.
    1. Shift lever is loose and needs to be tightened.
    2. Car has a slight shimmy in the steering wheel. I talked with Service Manager, telling him that the front may need to be balanced. He said that it may be a bad tire, and if so, they will replace the tire.
    All four tires look great, and are the correct size, so it just may be one of them has a bad cord.

    A couple things I do not understand from the OASIS Report. The Warranty Start Date is 11/29/2002, which I assume is the "In Service Date". What I don't understand is listed under the Extended Coverages section. Reads as follows:

    0876 - USA 2005 72/75,000 Ford Quality Certified Warranty
    Standard Deductible: 100
    Owner Name: Certified Customer
    Options:
    Expiration Date: 11/29/2008
    Distance: 75,000
    Rental: 28 up to 5 days
    Towing: 0
    Contract Sold By: USA 09699
    ESP Contract Start Date: 11/29/2002

    I don't know if the above means that the original owner purchased an ESP or if the dealer made it a "Certified Vehicle", or both. Any ideas?

    Will post more tomorrow after I pick up car (I hope).

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    Congats on your purchase!!

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    your new 03

    Congratulations, you will have a ball with it. Sounds like it comes with an extended warranty that you might be able to assume, for free or for $50 or so. Don't know how Ford works it, but ask before you drive off!

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    Great now the fun begins
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    Well Bob... congrats....

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    As far as the warranty, it appears as though someone either purchased or added the extended warranty to the car. Nice! $100 deductable, not too bad. It doesn't state what plan though.

    IE: I have the 7/72 Premium plan with $50 deductable. Basically it is similar to bumper to bumper...damn near everything is covered.
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    Great news! I hope you enjoy your new Marauder as much as I am enjoying mine!
    Quote Originally Posted by ctrcbob
    Went and test drove an 03 today. Engine, transmission, tires, etc. all checked out good. Much better than the 03 I test drove last week. Gave the dealer a small deposit and should pick up car tomorrow, as long as he corrects two defects I found.
    1. Shift lever is loose and needs to be tightened.
    2. Car has a slight shimmy in the steering wheel. I talked with Service Manager, telling him that the front may need to be balanced. He said that it may be a bad tire, and if so, they will replace the tire.
    All four tires look great, and are the correct size, so it just may be one of them has a bad cord.

    A couple things I do not understand from the OASIS Report. The Warranty Start Date is 11/29/2002, which I assume is the "In Service Date". What I don't understand is listed under the Extended Coverages section. Reads as follows:

    0876 - USA 2005 72/75,000 Ford Quality Certified Warranty
    Standard Deductible: 100
    Owner Name: Certified Customer
    Options:
    Expiration Date: 11/29/2008
    Distance: 75,000
    Rental: 28 up to 5 days
    Towing: 0
    Contract Sold By: USA 09699
    ESP Contract Start Date: 11/29/2002

    I don't know if the above means that the original owner purchased an ESP or if the dealer made it a "Certified Vehicle", or both. Any ideas?

    Will post more tomorrow after I pick up car (I hope).

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    Congrats man. About how much extra do Extended Warranties run on the MM's?

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    Bob, congrats, hopefuly you can come down for a meet sometime.

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    Arrow congrats

    Quote Originally Posted by ctrcbob
    Went and test drove an 03 today. Engine, transmission, tires, etc. all checked out good. Much better than the 03 I test drove last week. Gave the dealer a small deposit and should pick up car tomorrow, as long as he corrects two defects I found.
    1. Shift lever is loose and needs to be tightened.
    2. Car has a slight shimmy in the steering wheel. I talked with Service Manager, telling him that the front may need to be balanced. He said that it may be a bad tire, and if so, they will replace the tire.
    All four tires look great, and are the correct size, so it just may be one of them has a bad cord.

    A couple things I do not understand from the OASIS Report. The Warranty Start Date is 11/29/2002, which I assume is the "In Service Date". What I don't understand is listed under the Extended Coverages section. Reads as follows:

    0876 - USA 2005 72/75,000 Ford Quality Certified Warranty
    Standard Deductible: 100
    Owner Name: Certified Customer
    Options:
    Expiration Date: 11/29/2008
    Distance: 75,000
    Rental: 28 up to 5 days
    Towing: 0
    Contract Sold By: USA 09699
    ESP Contract Start Date: 11/29/2002

    I don't know if the above means that the original owner purchased an ESP or if the dealer made it a "Certified Vehicle", or both. Any ideas?

    Will post more tomorrow after I pick up car (I hope).
    Basically, this policy is like PwertrainCare w/o towing. For a little more $$$, upgrade to PremiumCare. It covers 500+ components (Faded or condensated lights are NOT covered, sorry). Enjoy and I hope to see you down here.
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    Congrats on your new Marauder Purchase.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ctrcbob
    Went and test drove an 03 today. Engine, transmission, tires, etc. all checked out good. Much better than the 03 I test drove last week. Gave the dealer a small deposit and should pick up car tomorrow, as long as he corrects two defects I found.
    1. Shift lever is loose and needs to be tightened.
    2. Car has a slight shimmy in the steering wheel. I talked with Service Manager, telling him that the front may need to be balanced. He said that it may be a bad tire, and if so, they will replace the tire.
    All four tires look great, and are the correct size, so it just may be one of them has a bad cord.

    A couple things I do not understand from the OASIS Report. The Warranty Start Date is 11/29/2002, which I assume is the "In Service Date". What I don't understand is listed under the Extended Coverages section. Reads as follows:

    0876 - USA 2005 72/75,000 Ford Quality Certified Warranty
    Standard Deductible: 100
    Owner Name: Certified Customer
    Options:
    Expiration Date: 11/29/2008
    Distance: 75,000
    Rental: 28 up to 5 days
    Towing: 0
    Contract Sold By: USA 09699
    ESP Contract Start Date: 11/29/2002

    I don't know if the above means that the original owner purchased an ESP or if the dealer made it a "Certified Vehicle", or both. Any ideas?

    Will post more tomorrow after I pick up car (I hope).
    Congratulations!

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    Bob - Congrats. Enjoy your new ride.
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