ESP options for FL residents

[kenlusaka]

Hi everyone,

I took delivery of my long awaited Maverick Hybrid just over two weeks ago. I wasn't happy with the extended service plan options offered by the dealer so I have been doing some research.

I called around and found that different local Ford dealers offer different 3rd party plans but they are similar in coverage and price to the official FordProtect plans. They all tell me that the pricing is state regulated so they cannot give any special discount and that's why we cannot take advantage of the more competitive pricing offered in other states. I did a quick check online and sure enough, if I just change my state to another, prices are immediately lowered by more than half!! But, this point has been discussed in the past threads so I am just confirming it...

So, my conclusion is that for comparable prices, I would just go with the manufacturer backed FordProtect ESP. Then, I found that Lombard Ford offers FordProtect at a discount simply because they do not charge Sales Tax. Also, for a limited time, they are offering to FL residents complimentary maintenance that includes 5x Oil/Filter/Tire rotation (see below). So, I went with them.

I thought I would share what I learned, just in case a fellow Floridian could benefit from a small saving...

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[hdrider02]

I just put my info in, and did not receive the added benefits.

 

[kenlusaka]

I just put my info in, and did not receive the added benefits.

When I called them, the lady told me over the phone that it's automatically applied when I buy the ESP from them - even if I had not called them. But, there was no mention of the complimentary plan when I went through the online quote/application process. The information on the complimentary maintenance plan that I attached in my original post was from the email that I received shortly after. I suggest you call them just to be sure.

I just submitted the application yesterday and have not received the contract or the complimentary maintenance plan, so I also cannot confirm yet.

 

[Mav_RICK]

When I called them, the lady told me over the phone that it's automatically applied when I buy the ESP from them - even if I had not called them. But, there was no mention of the complimentary plan when I went through the online quote/application process. The information on the complimentary maintenance plan that I attached in my original post was from the email that I received shortly after. I suggest you call them just to be sure.

I just submitted the application yesterday and have not received the contract or the complimentary maintenance plan, so I also cannot confirm yet.

Search ESP on this forum and you will find better deals.

 

[kenlusaka]

Search ESP on this forum and you will find better deals.

I have, and found many much better deals. Unfortunately, I cannot buy them in FL. Please let me know if I missed something, thanks

 

[Mav_RICK]

I have, and found many much better deals. Unfortunately, I cannot buy them in FL. Please let me know if I missed something, thanks

Oh that’s right. Florida. Well it’s a great state to live in except for that.

 

[kenlusaka]

Oh that’s right. Florida. Well it’s a great state to live in except for that.

Yeah, our home and car insurance premiums have gone up considerably in the last year, and now I'm finding that even the extended service plans cost more here. Ha!

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