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SUVs Toyota Highlander Extended Warranty - Toyota Extra Care
84 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 9:37 AM
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Replying to: lucky_777 (Sep 25, 2007 2:27 pm) I've purchased three new cars since 1982. There's no way I'm not going to leave money on the table when I buy my next one - the dealers sell cars every day and they'll get me one way or another. That's ok, as long as my deal is fair. They have to eat too. Check the Prices Paid discussions, TMV and watch out for the rip-off room (where the F&I person tries to sell you the etching and mop & glow), and then get your best deal and then forget it. Life's too short. Go take a nice drive and enjoy your new car.  And next time do it all by email or fax and never go to the dealer after you've done all your test-driving. |
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Replying to: lucky_777 (Sep 25, 2007 2:27 pm) Thanks for all your help. You've been really great  I'll post later on the results of this whole thing. 
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Replying to: steve_ (Sep 25, 2007 2:36 pm)  or his etchings.) In 10 years, when I buy another car, I'll have to go through this all over again  Well, thanks for all your help as well. I've learned a lot through this entire process.
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Replying to: steve_ (Sep 25, 2007 2:36 pm)
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Replying to: blndamb15 (Oct 02, 2007 5:11 pm)
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If you want other options. But I'd look at the deductible. Nothing stinks more then have a warranty and then something breaks but you have a high deductible like $150-250.00 and refuse to fix it. Was going to get one for my sienna from SamsClub in 2001. As time went by the warranty costs went up dramatically. In 2001 it started at like $1200.00 a few years later the quote was for over $2000.00 for the same warranty. I think with Toyota you would do better with out an extended warranty. Specially since the drive train has moved up some. Our sienna repairs added up to about $550.00 during the time the warranty would have been in place. So spending 2k would have been a really bad idea. Start running synthetic oil as soon as they allow you to prevent engine problems it also helps prevent wear and tear and its realitivy cheap. Do your maintence as it states. Transmission fluid drain not a flush, antifreeze etc. I did them every 30k |
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Replying to: pwmusic (Oct 09, 2007 12:19 am) |
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| i have 36600 on my rav4 what extended warranty would be best to buy. i called many toyota dealers and they all tell me the same thing that i can't buy a toyota warranty because i am past 36000. thanks rich | |
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| I just purchased a 2005 Highlander 4WD 6cyl and it is in superb condition. Purely for aesthetics, I had them add leather seats and "wood" panelling from a Toyota dealer certified company. The wood is cheap plastic (I expected expensive plastic or some kind of laminate) and when I asked if I could have a nicer wood/leather steering wheel installed, the dealer said that they didn't do this in that the risk of damaging the air bag electronics was too high. Can anyone who owns a "limited" Highlander (which comes with the "wood" interior on some models) tell me if theirs is plastic or laminate? Also, regarding the steering wheel, while what the dealer said makes sense I would like to know if anyone else has done this, or has an educated opinion on if they are correct in their assessment. Many thanks in advance. PAS | |
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Replying to: lucky_777 (Sep 25, 2007 4:25 am) Where did you buy your Toyota Extra Care warranty and what were the terms? I had just purchased a 2008 Highlander Sport 4X2 for my wife and the dealer was trying to sell me the Platinum Toyota Extra Care 6yr/100K for $995. I believe I can do better, but don't want to go with anyone but Toyota. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated.
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