[Guest]

Okay, so i'm still looking into getting a newer car, and i've been looking at dealer's online...and most of the ones that i like aren't "certified" what exactly does that consist of??

Thanks for your time

~kim

 

[bull geek]

The ones that are certified are like you said are newer cars. They usually have low miles and are in good condition. Ford takes these cars and does a complete check on them, and does some basic maintence. Also you get a farely good warranty with them.

This site here tells what ford does in their checks: http://www.fordvehicles.com/dealerships/preowned/process/

and this one gives you a quick overview and a way to locate dealers with certified pre-owned cars on their lot:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/dealerships/preowned/

Hope this helps you out and good luck.

EDIT: Sorry about mislead there. i guess ford isnt so through

 

[Twilight]

Something you pay an extra 30-50% for that gets you basically nothing other than a nice little stamp. It's easier not to bother.

 

[Guest]

My 97 Vulcan was certified, and also sworn by the dealer that all recalls were done. They were not, and the most important recall was missed. Now it's a certified POS.

I say forego the certified vehicles, but bring a mechanic or knowledgable relative/friend/whatever with you to check out the car.

 

[Twilight]

Originally posted by Bob Gervais@Jan 10 2004, 07:29 PM
My 97 Vulcan was certified, and also sworn by the dealer that all recalls were done. They were not, and the most important recall was missed. Now it's a certified POS.

I say forego the certified vehicles, but bring a mechanic or knowledgable relative/friend/whatever with you to check out the car.

A trend developing? Mine was a "Quality Care" certified Ford vehicle. $3k in repairs in the first year doesn't say much about quality does it?

Also my car is missing a bunch of recalls that I had to push Ford to get the heck done, some they wouldn't do cause it was "after the deadline" way to treat your customers Ford. I got them to do all the safety recalls but my wipers still malfunction sometimes. :roll: