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Old 07-29-2009, 12:49 PM   #1
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What additional services should I look at for my new 2010 Prius.

1. Extended Warranty (I'll get that through Prius Chat)
2. Pre Paid Maintenance program?
3. TST Rust Proofing ?
4. TST Finish and upholstery protection?

What are your thoughts on the benefits vs cost ?
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Old 07-29-2009, 12:59 PM   #2
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What additional services should I look at for my new 2010 Prius.

1. Extended Warranty (I'll get that through Prius Chat)
I'm not a fan of these (this and items 2 & 4 have been discussed a lot--do a search for more info), and if you decide you want to get it, why not wait until the factory warranty is almost over?

2. Pre Paid Maintenance program?
See above

3. TST Rust Proofing ?
I can't believe a dealer has the nerve to even offer this

4. TST Finish and upholstery protection?
Modern snake oil

What are your thoughts on the benefits vs cost ?
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Old 07-29-2009, 01:15 PM   #3
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What are your thoughts on the benefits vs cost ?
Just say no.
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I agree with everything the poster above me just wrote. They wouldn't sell it if it weren't a complete rip-off. If you really want to protect your Prius just do all required maintenance at the appropriate intervals.
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Old 07-29-2009, 01:18 PM   #5
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Just say no.
I'd take the Nancy Reagan approach too.
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Old 07-29-2009, 03:33 PM   #6
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Thanks guys, Being I've owned rwd turbo Volvo's for 28 years this new Prius is a whole new animal to me as they say.
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