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Just purchased a new TCH 09. The dealer is offering an extended Service Agreement (Gold Plan) up to 100,000 miles/7years for $1150. MSRP is $1450. Is it worth it? many thanks.
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Replying to: bbrimmer (Oct 31, 2008 5:21 pm) |
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Replying to: bbrimmer (Oct 31, 2008 5:21 pm) Also, are you one that typically uses the dealer for service? And do you usually do the larger 15,000 / 30,000 / 45,000 / 60,000 services? On all my domestic cars I seldom do these services. I guess the only reason I started doing them on the foreign cars was the mental thing with them having longer warranties and I got in the habbit of keeping up with the recommended services. The dealer oil services are a hassle compared to stopping at a Jiffy Lube or similar place at your convenience. My main reason with going to the dealer though is they offered free tires for life if I service with them. I'm on my second set of replacement tires at their cost right now included in my $1300 so I feel like I've gotten a bargain. I have a 4Runner as a company vehicle and am only changing the oil and don't plan on doing the large services. If this is for an extended warranty, it's all about peace of mind. On average it won't be worth it, but to the infrequent people that have warranty claims on the Nav, the power equipment or other things not powertrain related it may be worth while. Paying a little bit each month to know that a year or two down the road you won't have a large repair bill to worry about might offer some comfort to some. I didn't get it and have had no problems with my TCH.
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Nov 01, 2008 5:21 am) I went back to Consumer Reports April )* car issue. They said the only time to buy one is with unreliable cars. Toyota owners of such contract shave used them only 10% of the time (#2 after Lexus). My only thought on this was the fact that it is a hybrid. But CR just reported the TCH as one of the most reliable cars being sold.
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Replying to: bbrimmer (Nov 02, 2008 5:33 pm) I'm waiting on a call right now to price out a trade for my TCH with 61,000 miles for a new one.
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Nov 03, 2008 2:22 pm)  Great job in keeping this thread alive. Listen to this man, he knows whereof he speaks. The reason for the terminology of 'Extended Service Contract' as opposed to 'Extended Warranty' is a legal nuance in that only the original manufacturer can offer a warranty. The ESC that's offered by TFS or other company is an insurance policy against repairs/failures within the specified milage/time frame. |
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Wish I read this posting before I signed up to get it, but I know I'll sleep better knowing I have it - I typically keep my cars 100K plus. will be picking up my new TCH on sunday -got it fully loaded, top options,side moldings etc... (except for the added camry floor mats - for 31,600 on Long Island, NY -(think I did good on the price waitied 2 months for it) did it over the phone , went and saw the car today....can't wait to add a report on my mileage..
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Replying to: nighshft (Nov 13, 2008 5:40 pm) |
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Replying to: len17 (Sep 30, 2007 1:25 pm)
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Replying to: CharlieCamry07 (Jan 07, 2009 11:03 am) |
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