Extended Warranty? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

huangddg84 · 05-29-2012, 02:16 AM

I got a quote from my dealer for extended warranty: $1600 for 7 yrs 100k miles with zero deductible. Do you guys think it's a good deal?

powertrip · 05-29-2012, 08:40 AM

Extended warranties in general are a ripoff. Do some research online regarding who the provider is, what it covers, and how likely/unlikely you are to actually see ANY benefit from it. $1,600 in present value equates to a lot of repair work 5+ years in the future. I personally refuse to purchase them on principle, but to each his own. These companies are in the market to make a profit, and generally make it extremely difficult to approve a claim, requiring substantiation of ALL service records and other misc items that will irk you to no end if you ever need their help.

2pt5RS · 05-29-2012, 09:44 AM

I bought an extended warranty on my old Subaru. Saved my ass as I had an engine AND transmission replaced under said extended warranty. Both issues happened after 60k.

dsgerbc · 05-29-2012, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powertrip

Extended warranties in general are a ripoff. Do some research online regarding who the provider is, what it covers, and how likely/unlikely you are to actually see ANY benefit from it. $1,600 in present value equates to a lot of repair work 5+ years in the future. I personally refuse to purchase them on principle, but to each his own. These companies are in the market to make a profit, and generally make it extremely difficult to approve a claim, requiring substantiation of ALL service records and other misc items that will irk you to no end if you ever need their help.

In general, this is true.
On the other hand, Subaru Gold plus warranty (which is really close to b2b warranty) might be worth it.
Few things however:
-shop around. 1700 is what an extended warranty with the same specs will cost on an STI. N/A should be cheaper.
-you can buy it an any point before basic warranty expires (36mo/36k)
-you can buy it from any dealer.

michaelahess · 05-29-2012, 12:05 PM

Check pricing at credit unions as well, I got one on my Town & Country for $600 that was better than the $1400 one the dealer was pushing. Never used it but for $600, good insurance. I won't buy one on a Japanese car though, they just don't need them! Unless it's $600

dsgerbc · 05-29-2012, 12:13 PM

Third-party (that is non-manufacturer) extended warranty is usually junk no matter what the price is.

huangddg84 · 05-29-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

In general, this is true.
On the other hand, Subaru Gold plus warranty (which is really close to b2b warranty) might be worth it.
Few things however:
-shop around. 1700 is what an extended warranty with the same specs will cost on an STI. N/A should be cheaper.
-you can buy it an any point before basic warranty expires (36mo/36k)
-you can buy it from any dealer.

If I purchase it later(before 36mo/36k expires), will it be generally more expensive? I worry about getting this (Gold Plus) is because the cost of labor is generally more expensive in the Bay area.

Thanks for the input.

dsgerbc · 05-29-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by huangddg84

If I purchase it later(before 36mo/36k expires), will it be generally more expensive?

Unlikely. If BRZs are breaking down left and right between today and 3 years from now - they, of course, might increase the price. Other than that - the price is the same regardless of mileage if the car is eligible.

stalon320 · 06-03-2012, 08:52 AM

Toyota/Scion have extended Factory warranties.. THOSE are the ones to get. You can wait to get it though as you have until the last month or 1000 miles before the limit to purchase one. Also it can be purchased from any dealership os shop around.. Don't go for the third party warranties..From every article I have read.. they suck..

sastexan · 07-17-2012, 01:45 PM

Here are some discounted prices on extended warranties (Toyota factory warranty it appears):

http://www.liascionofcolonie.com/fin...d-warranty.htm

Platinum Protection $50 Deductible / $0 Deductible
3 Year / 50,000 Miles $850 / $900
4 Year / 65,000 Miles $875 / $925
5 Year / 60,000 Miles $900 / $950
6 Year / 75,000 Miles $950 / $1,000
6 Year / 100,000 Miles $1,150 / $1,200
7 Year / 75,000 Miles $1,025 / $1,075
7 Year / 100,000 Miles $1,250 / $1,300

bet00ST · 07-20-2012, 06:53 AM

I got a quote from my dealer for extended warranty: $1600 for 7 yrs 100k miles with zero deductible. Do you guys think it's a good deal?

|-Goku-| · 07-20-2012, 07:10 AM

I got 7yr/100k miles with no deductible for $1000

jarviz · 07-20-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by |-Goku-|

I got 7yr/100k miles with no deductible for $1000

that's a damn good deal. you got that from toyota? I might have to get one too at that price

|-Goku-| · 07-20-2012, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarviz

that's a damn good deal. you got that from toyota? I might have to get one too at that price

He said that they didn't have any warranty paper work on the frs and said he would give me a good deal for scion not giving them the proper information before releasing it

05-29-2012, 02:16 AM	#1
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07-17-2012, 01:45 PM	#10
sastexan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Ultramarine manual Location: DC area Posts: 110 Thanks: 33 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here are some discounted prices on extended warranties (Toyota factory warranty it appears): http://www.liascionofcolonie.com/fin...d-warranty.htm Platinum Protection $50 Deductible / $0 Deductible 3 Year / 50,000 Miles $850 / $900 4 Year / 65,000 Miles $875 / $925 5 Year / 60,000 Miles $900 / $950 6 Year / 75,000 Miles $950 / $1,000 6 Year / 100,000 Miles $1,150 / $1,200 7 Year / 75,000 Miles $1,025 / $1,075 7 Year / 100,000 Miles $1,250 / $1,300 __________________ '13 FR-S - Ultramarine manual (GONE) '98.5 Contour SVT - modded (and threw rod with buyer) '01 Camry 5S-FE (wife's old car) '11 Odyssey EX-L - familymobile and hauler - food-encrusted carpets and other appropriate features Last edited by sastexan; 07-17-2012 at 01:48 PM. Reason: formatting

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05-29-2012, 08:40 AM	#2
powertrip Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Mercedes C320, S2000 Location: North Florida Posts: 155 Thanks: 3 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Extended warranties in general are a ripoff. Do some research online regarding who the provider is, what it covers, and how likely/unlikely you are to actually see ANY benefit from it. $1,600 in present value equates to a lot of repair work 5+ years in the future. I personally refuse to purchase them on principle, but to each his own. These companies are in the market to make a profit, and generally make it extremely difficult to approve a claim, requiring substantiation of ALL service records and other misc items that will irk you to no end if you ever need their help.

05-29-2012, 09:44 AM	#3
2pt5RS Berz Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: -=ATL=- Posts: 707 Thanks: 281 Thanked 294 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I bought an extended warranty on my old Subaru. Saved my ass as I had an engine AND transmission replaced under said extended warranty. Both issues happened after 60k.

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michaelahess Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Lim, 2006 Dodge RAM MC Location: Wyoming Posts: 663 Thanks: 72 Thanked 148 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Check pricing at credit unions as well, I got one on my Town & Country for $600 that was better than the $1400 one the dealer was pushing. Never used it but for $600, good insurance. I won't buy one on a Japanese car though, they just don't need them! Unless it's $600

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dsgerbc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: BRZ(sold), STI Location: A2, MI Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 176 Thanked 419 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Third-party (that is non-manufacturer) extended warranty is usually junk no matter what the price is.

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stalon320 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S coming 2013! Location: New Windsor, NY Posts: 179 Thanks: 164 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Toyota/Scion have extended Factory warranties.. THOSE are the ones to get. You can wait to get it though as you have until the last month or 1000 miles before the limit to purchase one. Also it can be purchased from any dealership os shop around.. Don't go for the third party warranties..From every article I have read.. they suck..

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\|-Goku-\| Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2011 Civic Si Location: Boise, ID Posts: 332 Thanks: 105 Thanked 122 Times in 69 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got 7yr/100k miles with no deductible for $1000

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