Good Sam Extended Service Plan July 13, 2009, 07:40:32 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103878Any opinions, good bad or ugly? Got an offer from them in the mail today. Our 2006 Ford Warranty expired on April Fools Day! Had a bee stuck in our MAF sensor, coach went into "limp in mode," at Ashland; Ford dealer there charged $90 to spray some choke cleaner and dislodge the bug. Just wondering if Good Sam is worth it's salt, or should I just put my money in a break down fund and spend it if I need it? Thanks, Jim Pappas Tacoma, WA
Re: Good Sam Extended Service Plan Reply #1 – July 13, 2009, 07:48:27 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103880I've not had their ESP plan, but have had the road side assistance for about 4 years now, and all my experiences have been very positive. Try to find some online reviews though, because there can be huge differences in ESP plans, and you definitely don't want to spend a bunch of money on something that's a complete pain to use.
Re: Good Sam Extended Service Plan Reply #2 – July 13, 2009, 07:49:32 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103881None of the people I've heard who have had extended plans had a single good word to say about them.I consider them a scam.best, paul"Thriving not surviving" - Paul Schaye (at 2008 NYC Marathon)
Re: Good Sam Extended Service Plan Reply #3 – July 13, 2009, 07:50:25 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103882Quote Any opinions, good bad or ugly? Got an offer from them in the mail today. Our 2006 Ford Warranty expired on April Fools Day! Had a bee stuck in our MAF sensor, coach went into "limp in mode," at Ashland; Ford dealer there charged $90 to spray some choke cleaner and dislodge the bug. Just wondering if Good Sam is worth it's salt, or should I just put my money in a break down fund and spend it if I need it? My general feeling on extended warranties is if you can afford to cover a failure, then you are better off saving your money. These companies offer them because they make money on them. On average, they pay out less to each subscriber than is payed in. They have the failure rate statistics on their side (or they can't stay in business). Basically you are gambling that you will be unlucky if you subscribe. If you do plan to buy into one, be sure to CAREFULLY read all the conditions and exclusions first.Art
Re: Good Sam Extended Service Plan Reply #4 – July 13, 2009, 08:34:38 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103884older_fossil wrote: My general feeling on extended warranties is if you can afford to cover a failure, then you are better off saving your money. These companies offer them because they make money on them. On average, they pay out less to each subscriber than is payed in. ....If you do plan to buy into one, be sure to CAREFULLY read all the conditions and exclusions first. --- I agree with Art's POVs, and suggest making regular contributions into your own "self-insurance" maintenance and repair fund. YMMV.Joan
Re: Good Sam Extended Service Plan Reply #5 – July 13, 2009, 10:42:20 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103888I had looked at them after a friend purchased SOB and were offered the option to purchase. I found they were more "exclusionary" and definitely a "service plan", not a warranty (as friend was led to believe). If you look at it on the Good Sam website, you'll see what little they actually cover, plus they require you to have the vehicle serviced at "severe service" intervals or they can deny a claim (regardless of whether the oil change has anything to do with the roof air problem). I would offer bad to ugly as an opinion (never mind Affinity Group's current financial issues).Michelle former LD owner
Re: Good Sam Extended Service Plan Reply #6 – July 13, 2009, 11:58:32 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103889"...never mind Affinity Group's current financial issues" Actually, that's a good point, Michelle. In the consumer electronics industry, at least, companies are notorious for selling a bunch of extended warranties for a couple of years and then going out of business, leaving consumers holding the bag. Now, I don't believe Good Sam would do this *on purpose*... but things might just work out that way if Affinity Group goes under, which is a distinct possibility. At this point I don't think I'd want to run the risk of dealing with Good Sam. There are plenty of alternatives, such as the highly rated CoachNet for road service. As for extended warranties, I agree with what's been said here: they're generally a losing proposition for the consumer. The general rule of thumb in the industry is that for every dollar they make selling an extended warranty, they pay out 10 cents in claims and keep 90 cents profit. That's why salespeople push extended warranties so hard: they are the single most profitable item in many transactions. That's a good reason for consumers to steer clear of them.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Is this a LD in Mexico ? Reply #7 – July 14, 2009, 12:40:10 am Yahoo Message Number: 103892This is a RV park in San Miguel de Allende Mexicois the second from right RV a LD ?If so anyone's here? Can anyone tell what year and model?http://www.sanmigueltennis.com/images/2008nov8.JPGthanks[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Is this a LD in Mexico ? Reply #8 – July 14, 2009, 02:36:34 am Yahoo Message Number: 103893QuoteThis is a RV park in San Miguel de Allende Mexicois the second from right RV a LD ? Probably '82 to '84, and definitely a front lounge.Steve
Re: Good Sam Extended Service Plan Reply #9 – July 14, 2009, 09:36:53 am Yahoo Message Number: 103895Thanks for the input folks. Now that we are retired and trying to cut back on expenses, I thought this kind of service plan would make sense. I get most of my service work done by Ford at a truck center they run near where I live. A $49.95 oil change is nice, but shop rates are right near $90 bucks an hour plus parts. And that doesn't cover the house air, furnace, etc. I wish the factory (LD) offered an extended warranty on the coach parts! Oh well, after reading your replies I chucked the offer in the recycle bin. Now I guess I'm the warranty plan for everything! I'll miss having Vince holding my hand. (g) Thanks again, Jim Pappas Tacoma, WA
Re: Is this a LD in Mexico ? Reply #10 – July 14, 2009, 01:02:30 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103900Quote Probably '82 to '84, and definitely a front lounge. It's not an 82. The Lazy Daze front logo on 82 used much smaller (shorter), and simplier lettering.Sam
Re: Is this a LD in Mexico ? Reply #11 – July 14, 2009, 04:29:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103901Quote from: Roger BergerCan anyone tell what year and model? http://www.sanmigueltennis.com/images/2008nov8.JPG ============================Roger, yes it's a LD. Looks like a '85 RB or front lounge to me.Anne JohnsonLovely and hot La Verne, CA
Re: Is this a LD in Mexico ? Reply #12 – July 14, 2009, 04:44:46 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103904"Looks like a '85 RB or front lounge to me." I'll go along with the year; it looks like my '85. From the window layout, it could be either a 22' front lounge or a 22' front dinette--essentially the same floorplan with either barrel chairs or a dinette. Both the FL and FD models had rear baths, but as far as I know, neither was officially called a "rear bath" coach; that designation was reserved for 26.5' models.Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
Re: Is this a LD in Mexico ? Reply #13 – July 15, 2009, 09:58:37 am Yahoo Message Number: 103908Quote "Looks like a '85 RB or front lounge to me." I'll go along with the year; it looks like my '85. From the window layout, it could be either a 22' front lounge or a 22' front dinette--essentially the same floorplan with either barrel chairs or a dinette. Both the FL and FD models had rear baths, but as far as I know, neither was officially called a "rear bath" coach; that designation was reserved for 26.5' models.Andy Baird I don't think the front dinette was available until much later than '85. Also, difficult to tell from the photo, but it appears to me the window frame is 'silver', not black, and I believe the '85 had the black trim? The grille is different from our '83, so maybe an '84?Steve
Re: Is this a LD in Mexico ? Reply #14 – July 15, 2009, 11:09:53 am Yahoo Message Number: 103909QuoteThis is a RV park in San Miguel de Allende Mexicois the second from right RV a LD ?If so anyone's here? Can anyone tell what year and model?http://www.sanmigueltennis.com/images/2008nov8.JPGthanksthats me 1988 front lounge cowgirlcapers[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Is this a LD in Mexico ? Reply #15 – July 15, 2009, 04:07:26 pm Yahoo Message Number: 103917"I don't think the front dinette was available until much later than '85." You may be right, Steve; our model year changes file doesn't show that detail. It does say that dark anodized window frames were introduced in 1984, so perhaps this is an '83 or early '84...?Andy Baird http://www.andybaird.com/travels/
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