OZONE SHIELD

you probably should get the ozone shield ,as we all know about the dangers to ozone layer with us driving polluting 4wds

Hi Carl,although I brought my Ranger High Rider back in 2007, ford offered me the same deal, there price then was just over $1800, I told them that at that price I was not interested, they came back with $1450, that sounded better. Ok the ozone shield has been great, paint protection, Not bad but obviously won't stop chipping from flying stones though, scotch gaurded seats, good, electronic rust protection useless, but depending on what brand is fitted. As far as the vehicle goes I would buy another one ,great for towing our 16ft van.BT50,Ranger almost identical. good luck.

hi
i have a 1997 mazda bravo sdx dualcab it has been on several beach trips and been in plenty of wet and muddy conditions over the years and still doesnt have any rust problems the paint faded but never peeled or cracked
so dont waste your money on rust treatment as for all the other thing in

my honest opinion they are just gimmicks that the selling agents makes a fortune out of and are unneccessary for longitvity of of this new ute with all its lastest built-in technology
just give it regular washes as i have done with truck wash and you wont have a problem
and i was of the impression its windows are already tinted apart from a good set of seat covers to protect the seats if you read the mazda brochure the vehicle has high quality this and that including paint
there's big commissions for the salesmen for pushing all those products as one honest salesman admitted to me
save your money but then its your money that you will be throwing away
lol
cheers

Ask how much it will cost you to keep it in Warrenty. Usualy a yearly inspection and re-coat to line there pockets.

CF

Hi Carl
I don't know anything about Ozone Shield but for fabric, vinyl and leather protection (and paint protection for that matter) there are numerous, simple-to-apply products out there for the do-it-yourselfer. Under $150 and a couple of hours would see your new truck ready to go. Re-apply regularly.

Rust protection? Save your money.

Window tint - excellent if it's done expertly, and does lower the inside temp a little (vehicle colour is more important in that regard as we all know).

Paint protection? There are so many different products out there, including some you can apply yourself. Guess that's why you asked. I'd suggest you google and read the comments.

Here's a very general comment about such packages : NRMA comment

I was prevailed upon to pay for a "package" when purchasing my last new car......Underbody, rust protection, fabric treatment, paint protection, and whatever.
I said "What, didn't the manufacturer do the job properly?" and walked off.

If this is the same dealer who sold you the vehicle I would be on high alert when service time for your vehicle. Sounds distinctly like they are all geared up to rip you off and that is their focus as it is for most dealers, perhaps not all.

Many are called stealerships. Customer service is something they have heard about and believe in but can't bring themselves to implement into their business practice.

Having spent 13Yrs as a mechanic in a Ford dealership, this is whats called Value adding to the bottom line for the dealer. Regular & proper cleaning of a vehicle does more for it than buying these products.

If you read the handbook most say that there is no need to even polish the vehicle but if you want to, go ahead.

Honky

just quitting my second patrol in favour of a new BT-50.

Love the dual cab/cab or chassis/tray functionality.

If only I could get an auto in the cab chassis - having driven both manual & auto & talked to an acquaintance who has 7,000 km under his belt in a manual, the auto is the only one worth buying, IMHO. So the auto means a styleside ute, which then means mods by me to set it up properly for outback travel.

I collect it tomorrow afternoon....no doubt it won't be standard for long!
Ordered a ARB bull bar as they look better, are better mounted and are cheaper than the mazda offer. No after market manufacturer has suspension packages, as yet.......won't be long.

Did not get protection deal - but will get seat fabric protection out of some sort of spray can, e.g. Scotch or 3M

Carl
Don't waste your hard earned $$$$ on the dealers xmas party they don't deserve it.


Cheers
Paul

Had the same offer from a toyota dealership when purchasing new in 2011. The salesman was at arms length,this was a follow up after the confirmed sale and prior to pickup of our new vehicle.
From memory the offer came from follow up sales staff whose sole job was offering this service,that is rust protection ,paint and seat etc. Would have only cost around $2500 or so.
The odd thing about it was they only offered to do it prior to delivery as they could not do it once delivery took place. Which struck me as being very strange.
Needless to say I declined.
Jim