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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Dedham, MA
I was told I don't get a rental or loaner car, but that may have jsut been the dealer I bought the truck from. I have the extended plan to 75K, but it's not the fanshiest smanshiest one, just powertrain. That could have something to do with it.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: P.G. VA
I guess it depends on the dealership. Mine will give a loaner if I make arrangements for it. The bad part is it's usually a focus or some sardine can car.
I know of one dealer that uses superdutys as loaner vehicles.
Personally I think everyone should get a loaner that is comp. to what you are driving. It's great advertisement for future buyers. My sister owns a Lexus that she bought used. Whenever she takes it in for service they give her a brand new model. What a great way to drive sales. The longer you drive that new vehicle the more you convence yourself you need to buy it. Granted not everyone will buy one but I am sure alot of sales are produced because of this.
Seems to me that it would pay for itself for a dealer to give free loaners.
just my .02$
I know of one dealer that uses superdutys as loaner vehicles.
Personally I think everyone should get a loaner that is comp. to what you are driving. It's great advertisement for future buyers. My sister owns a Lexus that she bought used. Whenever she takes it in for service they give her a brand new model. What a great way to drive sales. The longer you drive that new vehicle the more you convence yourself you need to buy it. Granted not everyone will buy one but I am sure alot of sales are produced because of this.
Seems to me that it would pay for itself for a dealer to give free loaners.
just my .02$
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Tigard, OR
My dealer didnt want to give me a loaner when I had to bring it in for warranty work and they kept it for several days. I did have an extended warranty. I convinced them to lend me one though. It was a tin can but all I needed was some wheels to get to work in so I didnt care.
I guess it just depends on if they want to or not.
I guess it just depends on if they want to or not.
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From: Kzoo
my dealer will give me one but like gpeade said mine was a focus which is alright i guess but im 6'5" so it was kinda of a tight fit. I wanted them to give me a truck but they said that dont give trucks as loaners bc normally people bring back the loaners empty and it costs a little more to fill up a F150 then it does a Focus which makes sense i guess but i still think they should lend you what you gave to them to work on oh well i took the focus back empty
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From: Sunny tourist infested FL
Originally Posted by ReForder
I was told I don't get a rental or loaner car, but that may have jsut been the dealer I bought the truck from. I have the extended plan to 75K, but it's not the fanshiest smanshiest one, just powertrain. That could have something to do with it.
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