So I bought a new car, thought I was going to get a warranty included in the payment, but I couldn't and I would have to buy it separately ( $114.00 ) a month.. So do any of you have a warranty plan you have ought off the internet that you use?
Exmasonite said:$114/month? That's just shy of $1400/yr. It is for 18 months
First question: How much did vehicle cost? Bottom line cost is $13,000
Second: Does the warranty cover any sort of routine maintenance/preventative work (oil, transmission fluid changes, brake pads, etc). I would assume it doesn't... and if you don't the recommended maintenance schedule (set by the manufacturer) to the T, that'll be the first reason your warranty is voided. All they say is maintain regular oil changes.
From everything i've read (Consumer reports, etc), extended warranties are, in general, a monumental waste of money. You pay all the money up front and then you have to fight REALLY hard to get them to pay out... they look for every excuse to not pay on it.
Just think... let's say something happens to the car in the next 2 yrs: What are the chances that it will exceed $2800? I think pretty slim. If it's more than that, i think you're likely looking at scrapping that vehicle and starting over.
If anything, i'd take that $114/month and put it in an "emergency vehicle" fund. After 3 yrs, you'd have $4200 to put towards a replacement vehicle should something happen to the van (or, towards making repairs on the first one) As stated, I could but I a married.
CTwoodburner said:2005 Pilot - 80,000 miles and paid off for over a year now. They wanted $1200 to extend the warranty to 5 yr 100k. Told him that the car better drive without an issue for 5 yr or 100k. Got him down to $300 for that extra protection. Never an issue - brakes and oil changes. Timing belt coming up at 100k.
1999 4runner - just clicked 200k. Bought in 2001 with 30k as a Certified Used. Came with an additional 5yr 100k warranty.
Bottom line is that you need to buy a car that has a reputation for being well built and lasting a long time. I paid a bit more for the Pilot than I wanted to but it is paid off and keeps on paying off. The 4runner has been a dream. I will never get rid of it. Biggest issue I have had is a Pinion Bearing in the rear diff; just fixing that one now.
firefighterjake said:CTwoodburner said:2005 Pilot - 80,000 miles and paid off for over a year now. They wanted $1200 to extend the warranty to 5 yr 100k. Told him that the car better drive without an issue for 5 yr or 100k. Got him down to $300 for that extra protection. Never an issue - brakes and oil changes. Timing belt coming up at 100k.
1999 4runner - just clicked 200k. Bought in 2001 with 30k as a Certified Used. Came with an additional 5yr 100k warranty.
Bottom line is that you need to buy a car that has a reputation for being well built and lasting a long time. I paid a bit more for the Pilot than I wanted to but it is paid off and keeps on paying off. The 4runner has been a dream. I will never get rid of it. Biggest issue I have had is a Pinion Bearing in the rear diff; just fixing that one now.
Sounds like you did much better than me with my 4Runner . . . 2000 4Runner SR5 and the rear axle housing assembly was leaking -- most likely due to the large amounts of salt they use here now -- I think I was at 113K or something like that . . . I know it was not an especially high mileage number. Probably would have kept on driving it if the need for a more powerful pick up wasn't there . . . and if Toyota built their rear axle housings like most other car manufacturers . . . $50-$75 part for most other manufacturers was $1,200-$1,500 for the Toyota due to the fact the whole assembly had to be replaced. I still liked that 4Runner though . . . just needs changed.
CTwoodburner said:firefighterjake said:CTwoodburner said:2005 Pilot - 80,000 miles and paid off for over a year now. They wanted $1200 to extend the warranty to 5 yr 100k. Told him that the car better drive without an issue for 5 yr or 100k. Got him down to $300 for that extra protection. Never an issue - brakes and oil changes. Timing belt coming up at 100k.
1999 4runner - just clicked 200k. Bought in 2001 with 30k as a Certified Used. Came with an additional 5yr 100k warranty.
Bottom line is that you need to buy a car that has a reputation for being well built and lasting a long time. I paid a bit more for the Pilot than I wanted to but it is paid off and keeps on paying off. The 4runner has been a dream. I will never get rid of it. Biggest issue I have had is a Pinion Bearing in the rear diff; just fixing that one now.
Sounds like you did much better than me with my 4Runner . . . 2000 4Runner SR5 and the rear axle housing assembly was leaking -- most likely due to the large amounts of salt they use here now -- I think I was at 113K or something like that . . . I know it was not an especially high mileage number. Probably would have kept on driving it if the need for a more powerful pick up wasn't there . . . and if Toyota built their rear axle housings like most other car manufacturers . . . $50-$75 part for most other manufacturers was $1,200-$1,500 for the Toyota due to the fact the whole assembly had to be replaced. I still liked that 4Runner though . . . just needs changed.
Not sure what was leaking. Axle seals are common as your differential breather may have become plugged and pressurized the axle/diff as a result. If the diff was actually leaking, it was probably the housing gasket or the seal on the end of the diff. either way, should not be a big job. I guess they just wanted to replace the differential as that would explain the high cost. Most of the time, that is the kind of crap the dealer tries to pull. If it was the actual metal housing that leaked - have no idea what to say about that - never heard of it before except for guys who crack it on a rock 4 wheeling. The 96-98 and 99-2002 4runnner are known as some of the best/bullet proof vehicles ever made. I wish i get better gas mileage...
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