Toyota Extended Warranties 1/2 price I just saved almost 700.00 on a Toyota Extended Warranty. This is NOT an aftermarket warranty. The dealer where I bought my car wanted list price (1350.00 for 6 year 100,000 mile coverage). At that price I declined.
What I don't think is widely known is that you can buy an extended warranty from any dealer. It does not have to be bought from the dealer that you bought your car from. There are 2 who seem to be well know on various forums and have very aggressive pricing: Midwest Toyota in Kansas (800-530-5789) and Greenfield Toyota in Mass(413- 772-0989). I'm sure there are others.
For my car (Rav4) the 6 year 100,000 is listed at 1350.00. I purchased mine from Midwest Toyota for 654.00. Just a heads up for anyone buying a new Toyota and interested in an extended warranty.
To enter a coupon code in your post please enter the following info:
Coupon Code:
Coupon Offer:
Merchant:
Expires (optional):
Restrictions (optional):
saving...
Quick Summary is created and edited by users like you... Add FAQ's, Links and other Relevant Information by clicking the edit button in the lower right hand corner of this message.
I don't understand the thinking here. Toyota, which should have faith in its products, or at least project confidence, charges extra to come close to the warranty offered by Hyundai and Kia?
Why doesn't Toyota just match Hyundai and Kia's class leading warranties at no extra charge?
JesseLivermore said:I don't understand the thinking here. Toyota, which should have faith in its products, or at least project confidence, charges extra to come close to the warranty offered by Hyundai and Kia?
Why doesn't Toyota just match Hyundai and Kia's class leading warranties at no extra charge?
Extended warranties are like health insurance. Even though you feel you are healthy you still should get health insurance if you can afford.
having said that I actually bought a extended warranty looking at this SD thread for my 2007 Hybrid Highlander. This is the first time I am buying an extended warranty on any vehicle. In fact I have never ever bought an extended warranty on any applicance so far. I bought the 2007 hYHi warranty as I think I got it cheap for $619 for 7 yrs / 75000 miles for platinum plan with $0 deductible.
Message edited by: mnsweeps on 2009-04-19 22:35:00 CDT
You don't seem to understand that Hyundai and Kia HAD TO offer a longer warranty if they wanted to sell cars in the US. They weren't exactly know for there reliability and they are not giving out this longer warranty out of the goodness of there heart! Don't kid yourself, these may be good cars but they are not a Toyota or Honda.
JesseLivermore said:I don't understand the thinking here. Toyota, which should have faith in its products, or at least project confidence, charges extra to come close to the warranty offered by Hyundai and Kia?
Why doesn't Toyota just match Hyundai and Kia's class leading warranties at no extra charge?
Toyota Extended Warranties 1/2 price I just saved almost 700.00 on a Toyota Extended Warranty. This is NOT an aftermarket warranty. The dealer where I bought my car wanted list price (1350.00 for 6 year 100,000 mile coverage). At that price I declined.
What I don't think is widely known is that you can buy an extended warranty from any dealer. It does not have to be bought from the dealer that you bought your car from. There are 2 who seem to be well know on various forums and have very aggressive pricing: Midwest Toyota in Kansas (800-530-5789) and Greenfield Toyota in Mass(413- 772-0989). I'm sure there are others.
For my car (Rav4) the 6 year 100,000 is listed at 1350.00. I purchased mine from Midwest Toyota for 654.00. Just a heads up for anyone buying a new Toyota and interested in an extended warranty.
just like you negociate the car price you can negociate the warranty too i did it when i bought my armada they offered close to 3k for 6yrs/100k miles i ended up paying $500 with out tire coverage and lower the interested by .75%
they put me in the room with a manageer to pressure me to buy this warranty before sign the paper i counter pressure this sucker until around 10 p.m. i was at the dealer almost over 10 hrs and if i don't buy it they all get mad so pressure them with price i wanted or walk away. in the end i got the price i wanted how i did it??? when i was with the manager in the room i saw his family picture with 4 kids with 4 kids you don't want over time you want time with family
According to CR, the Rabbit (now Golf) has an above average reliability record, the Jetta 2.5 and GTI are average, and the Passat 6 cylinder is above average.
The turbodiesel Jetta is brand new this year, so no data yet.
VW has completely overhauled its entire method of designing and incorporating electrical components in their cars, and even build many of their vehicles at the same plant in Dresden that they share with Audi (same company).
The factory in Pueblo, Mexico, which builds the Jetta, also got a complete top-to-bottom overhaul.
Heck no, they are very good cars. I have a buddy that drives around in a 1988 passat with 190k on it. We make fun of him cause it is a way older car, but he loves it
Toyota quality has slipped a bit. I just had to replace the gear box/motor mount and dog bone mount/strut assembly and brackets on a 2003 Camry with 48k. That cost almost 4 grand. Thats not including the water pump and alternator at 30k, and the car has had 3 oil leaks. I have a 1999 Camry with 130k on it, and the only thing I have replaced is the water pump and the 2 belts, and the EGR sensor switch sides the spark plugs and wire assembly. It does need an IAC valve, but not worth spending $200 for it, since its only an intermintant starting problem.
Good price on the warranty. Im considering getting a Prius, and will definatly look into an extended warranty.
Maybe my car is an outlier. But I had my Corrola belt tensioner replaced after 20k under original warranty. This makes me thinking about buying an extended warranty.
Edit: it's a 2007 Corolla by the way.
Message edited by: mlayu on 2009-04-20 02:15:30 CDT
ynotme said: just like you negociate the car price you can negociate the warranty too i did it when i bought my armada they offered close to 3k for 6yrs/100k miles i ended up paying $500 with out tire coverage and lower the interested by .75%
they put me in the room with a manageer to pressure me to buy this warranty before sign the paper i counter pressure this sucker until around 10 p.m. i was at the dealer almost over 10 hrs and if i don't buy it they all get mad so pressure them with price i wanted or walk away. in the end i got the price i wanted how i did it??? when i was with the manager in the room i saw his family picture with 4 kids with 4 kids you don't want over time you want time with family
You spent over 10 hours there and you think the dealer is the sucker? You didn't get the price you wanted. No one keeps you there for 10 hours to give into your price. With 4 kids (probably a fake picture to trick people like you) you want to stay away from home. I can't understand why you didn't leave after an hour.
I had a Toyota back in the days (1994) when they were nowhere near being No.1 in the shape of an '86 Corolla AE86 - I'd still take a Toyota any day over a VW to be honest even if they drop to No.2
mlayu said:Maybe my car is an outlier. But I had my Corrola belt tensioner replaced after 20k under original warranty. This makes me thinking about buying an extended warranty.
Edit: it's a 2007 Corolla by the way.
A little bit off topic but may help someone
I have an 03 corolla matrix and these cars have a tendancy to squeal. I got a gatorback belt ($32.00) at advance auto parts and solved the issue. One of the mechanics said it needs a new tensioner and two others said it does not, as it has good tension already. Mine has been having this issue since 45k whenever it rains or is damp or humid outside and the belt is older than 10k miles. By the way, the new belt is very easy to install with 2 people and about 20 minutes of labor (if that).
Whatatay said:ynotme said: just like you negociate the car price you can negociate the warranty too i did it when i bought my armada they offered close to 3k for 6yrs/100k miles i ended up paying $500 with out tire coverage and lower the interested by .75%
they put me in the room with a manageer to pressure me to buy this warranty before sign the paper i counter pressure this sucker until around 10 p.m. i was at the dealer almost over 10 hrs and if i don't buy it they all get mad so pressure them with price i wanted or walk away. in the end i got the price i wanted how i did it??? when i was with the manager in the room i saw his family picture with 4 kids with 4 kids you don't want over time you want time with family
You spent over 10 hours there and you think the dealer is the sucker? You didn't get the price you wanted. No one keeps you there for 10 hours to give into your price. With 4 kids (probably a fake picture to trick people like you) you want to stay away from home. I can't understand why you didn't leave after an hour.
Maybe he had nothing better to do with his time than waste TEN HOURS at a car dealership?
Disclaimer: By providing links to other sites, FatWallet.com does not guarantee, approve or endorse the information or products available at these sites, nor does a link indicate any association with or endorsement by the linked site to FatWallet.com.
