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When I first called about my prius, (this may be different price for a hybrid as well) the financial guy told me that I had to get it certified (even though it was before the 36k/3yr had expired and that they have inspected it for me to buy). $395 to do that. He quoted me $1895 for the 100k warranty. OH my. So I shopped around. I finally bought a warranty without having the certified part. My best quote was $1055 for 100k, and $1695 for a 125k 8 year warranty. I chose the 125K.
I use more miles than time, so I wanted the longest they could give me. With all the computer stuff on them, it will be worth it.
My partner bought one and he paid $2495 for a 100k... we have to go back and cancel it as well.
T2-TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2WD,
5 YEAR 80,000 MILES $449.00, 5 YEAR 100,000 MILES $584.00
5 YEAR 125,000 MILES $734.00
6 YEAR 75,000 MILES $479.00, 6 YEAR 100,000 MILES $689.00
6 YEAR 125,000 MILES $924.00
7 YEARS 75,000 MILES $559.00, 7 YEAR 100,000 MILES $814.00
7 YEARS 125.000 MILES $1,034.00
8 YEARS 75,000 MILES $659.00 8 YEARS 100,000 MILES $944.00
8 YEARS 125,000 MILES $1,259.00
No taxes or fees if purchased outside of Kansas.
Midwest Toyota : $ 509
Acton Toyota : $ 500
Molle Toyota: $ 460
My Original dealer quoted $895 for the plan..
Bought it from Molle Toyota.. The rep there was a very nice gentleman called Brad...
I ask because I would rather not buy it now as the car is already covered under the 3/36 mile warranty. So if it's the same price, I would be better off buying it at 35K miles and extending myself out to 135K miles. Please let me know if anyone has had luck purchasing the extrending warranty down the road after using the car for a couple years.
Thanks
You will not recieve a 135,000 mi. warranty as 100,000 mi warranty includes your factory warranty. That is pretty standard any where you might purchase an extended warranty. The Platinum plan does include a few xtra's that are not included in the factory warranty, one that comes to mind is I believe towing, and hotel allowance if on the road during breakdown. I purchased mine throught Midwest Toyota Superstore Hutchison Kansas , for more than half the cost our local dealership was asking.
And the platinum service warranty covers all the electrical components as well, such as navigation, and push button start etc? I upgraded from an 2000 Honda, and the additon of so many electrical components are incredible (in a good way). That however is probably my biggest concern, I just feel like there are so many more things that could go wrong.
Well in 5 days my 2004 Toyota Sienna Platinum After Care 100K / 7 year warranty coverage expires, and I asked if I could extended it again because I paid about $800 for the first 7 years and have received well over $3000 in benefit including a new A/C Compressor and just last month a new transmission pan gasket.
So I did not expect any positive acknowledgment but was pleased to hear back from my Colorado local dealer that the new warranty with the 60 month option or 60,000 miles would cost me $2950. My current mileage has about 73,000. I can pay with 10% down and then $149/month for the next 18 months at zero interest financing.
In 2004 I purchased my warranty in Colorado from my friend's dealer since my friend purchased an identical Sienna and the Poway CA dealer offered the warranty for (if I remember approximately) $1500 and I bought it from Colorado while living in San Diego for $800. So it worked for me! That is 7 years ago!
I am thinking that purchasing such a warranty holds off my need to buy another new car for 5 more years. We are tight on cash and was told that just to fix a sliding rear electric door would cost over $2000.
I tried to price check it back at my old dealer in Poway CA where I bought the vehicle and they only would offer a power train warranty for 2 years for $1800 so I am beginning to think that this Platinum warranty extension is worth having at that price. They told me that my quoted price of $2950 was based on mileage and that a Gold warranty would cost me only $2400. But I had the gold prior and IMHO the only way to go is the top of the line Platinum warranty.
One more bit of information would be that my wife sits in the car for endless hours in park (maybe 2 hours / day) waiting for my five kids to get through their activities such as soccer practice. So I am sure that my engine has many more miles on it then the mileage meter reads.
I AM JUST LOOKING for someone to confirm that this extended "used" car Platinum warranty is a good idea.
Thank you,
Barry
Please check all the fine print. A five year extended warranty on a seven year old vehicle is unusual. It may be fine but double check.
He said go right to the nearest dealer, which I did. After some hemming and hawing, they said they heard the same thing. I produced detailed maintenance records. I never once had a lapse in lube and oil changes. The dealer service rep said it would be a "slam dunk" that my warranty would handle the extensive repairs, and would probably end up replacing the bottom end.
Today he calls and says well...now the problem is in the top end with some "scoring" in the cams and oil journals. And what causes that? "Lack of lubrication. Well, clearly the lack of lubrication was not my fault, since I've no external leaks and I've been religiously maintaining the car -- a 2005 Camry V6, btw. So now he wants my permission, before the "inspector" from the Toyota warranty company arrives, to tear apart the bottom end to try to find the "failed part."
And if there is no "failed part?" The inspector says "lack of lubrication," denies the claim and I'm on the hook for $3,000 in repairs that probably won't even address the real problem.
Keep in mind this car has LESS than 50,000 miles on it and I'm the original owner.
Anyone else had a similar problem? How did it come out for you?
Please give us an update.
Thanks!
to make them regret they never helped consumers please help by responding to this we are paying consumers and we have RIGHTS....
Dealer does well with pricing and then lies to you regarding rate. No reason for this.
I emailed him once I found him listed in Finance and included the VIN along with my name, address and phone and what I was looking for. When he called 15 minutes later he'd already verified ownership (and that my Limited had AWD), gave me a price and took my credit card info.
All purchases should be this stress free and fast.
John
Use common sense - to stay in business, a company offering warranty must collect more money than they pay out in repairs. Like gambling and insurance, the odds favor the house. You're paying extra for peace of mind and it costs you in the long run, up to you if you think it's worth it.
For every story of saving thousands because of a warranty, there are many, many more where the money was not needed (not to mention many where the claim was denied). Worse still if you're forced into using more expensive service companies and intervals.
300k on my 2003 highlander - never a need for a major repair, very little spent on maintenance compared to dealership recommended intervals and high prices - oil, filters, brakes. I could easily replace the engine 2x over for what I've saved.
I was replying to the HOST's post which included a link to a different dealer than the usual suspect that's often recommended.
"Use common sense"
I bought a freaking Toyota top of the line, no deductible extended warranty. And you're giving me advice?
Why?
John
Meanwhile, I found the receipt in the tobefiled drawer, so copying from the receipt, which is on dealer letterhead and already arrived in the mail...
Toyota Extra Care
Zero Deductible
Platinum Coverage Level
What's not to like? I wouldn't have paid $1500 or $1800 for it.
John, aka beachfish
If you're buying peace of mind or the time saving that's your business. You sound quite capable and financially comfortable with no need of advice. Though if you can afford a top of the line vehicle, the up front cost of the warranty, and the ongoing and expensive mandatory maintenance, I am surprised you need to buy the peace of mind. If a power window fails (they don't seem to) have it replaced at the dealer and you're still ahead. A fuse box failure? Really?
If you think you're saving money in the long run, then yes, I'm giving advice - that's simply wrong thinking. If you want to save money have the vehicle maintained properly by someone reliable and reasonably priced and forget about extended warranties.
I don't believe in extended warranties either but if I was going to get one, I'd do it online and save some money. But the point of this discussion is to learn where you can get one, and what the price is.
It would be nice if someone could report on how filing a claim went but since Toyota's never break down, I guess it's hopeless. :shades:
I'm 62 and this Toyota extended warranty is only the 2nd one I've ever had. The first was on the '86 Subaru wagon I used for surf fishing for 14 years and I broke even on that extended warranty.
"A fuse box failure? Really?"
What, you think I post things that aren't true? Why would I bother. That's not a question. See, here we go again with you and your baseless accusations.
Afford it? I paid cash for it. What ongoing and expensive mandatory maintenance. I just had the dealer do the 30k service and it was peanuts.
See the Title? The one about "it's transferable" one time for $50. I'll get my $500 back easily if I sell the car in the next year or so. People like buying cars with warranties. Surely you know this and are just jerking us around.
The point of my original post was that there are more than a few of what appear to be gratuitous repetitions of the contact information for salespeople offering warranties (including Toyota's). It was not directed at nor a direct accusation of beachfish, but at the sales references in general. I mistakenly say phone numbers when I meant contact information.
Of course there is no issue with legitimate posts which by definition would not be from a shill. Re-posting the contact information and purchase experience is not especially useful and so could be taken as suspicious - many of the posts here do just that. Of the few claim experiences posted, unhappy claimants here appear to outnumber happy ones - including the Toyota warranty holders.
Separate from the shilling point, I stay away from extended warranties. The cost of a paid manufacturer warranty is more than the upfront fee. Dealer parts, service and maintenance is 2-10 times more expensive than after market - this from direct experience that I can back up with quotes. These extra costs must be considered, and it is not proper to offset them using the full dealer quotes for repairs. While the manufacturer's warranty may be cheaper, it also appears to be more difficult to make a claim if maintenance and service is performed somewhere other than a dealer. This reflects an understandable conflict of interest. Also, like lotteries, hearing only from the "winners" is not a true reflection of the warranty value. Perhaps tougher to evaluate, but as I said, common sense - a company will only sell a product if it makes an overall profit from it.
1. I thought toyota care was free?
2. Do I have to take the $799 option listed on the window sticker or is it just an implied up sale?
3. Can someone explain the differences in the tiers of toyota care (regular, Elite, etc)?
Warranty (7Yr/100000Miles) : $1000
Maitenance (4Yr/45000) : $600
So the Maintenance is close to a wash, assuming the dealer doesn't upsell you something every time you go in for service. I'd rather take care of all that stuff myself and not get tied into a plan. Don't forget that your first two years of maintenance are free too, so you're only buying ~20,000 miles of maintenance.
The 2013 Highlander's warranty is 3/36 for the basic coverage and 5/60 for the drivetrain. My guess is that the extended warranty is aimed at the drivetrain too; in any event you are only getting 2 years and 40,000 miles extra on the drivetrain. But you may come out ahead if the electronics go south on you and the extended warranty covers those parts.
I don't believe in buying extended warranties. Some people wait until the factory warranty is almost up before buying one. That way they have an idea of how reliable their car is (and they may have wrecked or sold it in the meantime). If you purchased a Toyota backed extended warranty, you may not be able to buy it again if you cancel it now so check on that before asking for your money back.
If you didn't buy a warranty backed by Toyota, I'd dump it for sure.
Enjoy the new ride!
Can You Return the Car You Just Bought?
Seems like most extended warranties can be canceled up to 30 days but it varies. Have to look at the contract. For a while one or two companies (Honda?) would give you your money back if you never made a claim during the extended warranty period.
We once bought that type warranty in 1999, on a used Ford Explorer with 4-wheel drive, purchased (locally) for our teenage son. It was through Hendricks Motor Group, a national company. After the 3 or 4 years ran with no claims, we got 100% of our money back with no hassle. Very nice deal.