So, I have always been a no extended warranty guy, the prices always seemed like I'll just take my chances. Thanks to this forum and all the great insight into Flood Ford, Zieglers, etc. I went in prepared last week when my truck arrived. My dealer has been great, ordered at MSRP, honored MSRP, I didnt finance, no problem. I wasn't sure until it was final so I had my original signed agreement and some Flood ESP prices on me.
The Sales manager did say he strongly recommended the ESP with all the tech etc but I wasnt required to buy anything, told him I was interested in ESP. I went into the Finance office, the finance manager went over the various products, wheels and tire coverage: I said no thanks already have new wheels awaiting in the garage, paint protection: no thanks I will likely get ceramic coating, ESP, 6yr 100K $4k but "I'll make it easy for you and do it for $3k", my response was I am interested in ESP and "I'll make it easy for you" and handed him a print out of Flood Ford pricing. He was dumbfounded, he asked if he could make a copy, told me his cost was supposudely $2200, I said no problem I'll get from Flood.
Next day I ordered ESP through Flood 7yrs, 100k miles $100 deduct for $1470, plus I used my ford pass points to knock off $210, so charge me $1260 for 7 yrs 100K "bumper to bumper"
I hope I never have to use it, but with all the electronics it's probably a wise decision. Again, I never knew about Flood Ford or even getting an actual Ford ESP from anywhere other than the dealer if it wasn't for this Forum. Thanks for all your insight.
The finance guy said, I'm glad not all my customers are as prepared as you