extended warranty poll

sas0611 · 07-25-2008, 08:51 PM

Very simple. These are options I've mulled around in my mind so I guess others of you have had similar thoughts. Maybe this poll will help tap into the prius collective consciousness then again it may just be another waste of everyone's time.

The response for choice number 3 may needs some clarification - it implies that you'd be picking up the actual toyota extended warranty from a source other than the dealer from which you bought the car. Boo pointed out that the wording could mistakenly imply buying a 3rd party (non-toyota) product.

Thanks in advance for your participation - Steve

rwa46 · 07-25-2008, 08:57 PM

what options have you had in your mind? are you asking are extended warranties a good choice or not?

penbed · 07-25-2008, 09:15 PM

Bought mine from dealer for 1000 bucks.
Worried about all of the electronics in Prius.
Kicker is full refund if not used.
Unless something drastic happens I will pay for repairs oop.

Boo · 07-25-2008, 09:22 PM

I'm going to wait until the basic warranty nears expiration before I decide whether to get the extended warranty (and which one to get in terms of years/miles).

If you can, you should probably add this choice to the poll.

thepolarcrew · 07-25-2008, 09:27 PM

Same reason as penbed. Mine is non refundable, but from past experiences (loaded Venture Chevy van) it pays for itself

sas0611 · 07-25-2008, 09:30 PM

Boo - your suggestion is understood and well taken but unfortunately, I can't modify or don't know how to modify the polling section.. If someone knows how, I'll give it a try and add your suggestion.

rwa46 · 07-25-2008, 09:44 PM

my own opinion is the same as every consumer interest group for every product. don't buy them. there are of course times they paid off but the vast majority are a waste of your money. In 46 years or car ownership (62 years old) with all of my cars bought new and with over 100,000 miles at trade in have never had a problem.always doing require maintenance

kazots · 07-25-2008, 11:27 PM

I also agree with rwa66, I would not buy and extended warranty. Keep your car in good shape and watch for any problems that may come up.

jammin012 · 07-25-2008, 11:29 PM

No ext warrenty on the Jag, life was hell after 45K. Dealer didn't get the whole sentence out of his mouth before I said YES.

paprius4030 · 07-25-2008, 11:29 PM

What about this option???? Bought extended warranty from Priuschat after taking delivery of car because it was a great deal?

View Poll Results: Extended Warranty Profile Poll
purchased ext. warr. from dlr when I bought prius	31	28.97%
Will pick up ext. warr. from dlr when basic coverage expires	7	6.54%
Will pick up ext. warr. from source other than dlr when basic coverage expires	34	31.78%
will roll the dice and not get extended warranty because prius's high degree of reliability	30	28.04%
will sell car before basic runs out to get new model	4	3.74%
Already out of basic warr. with no option to buy extended but so far no problems	4	3.74%
Out of basic warranty, didn't get extended and have paid dearly for repairs	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 107. You may not vote on this poll

07-25-2008, 08:51 PM	#1
sas0611 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 115 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	extended warranty poll Very simple. These are options I've mulled around in my mind so I guess others of you have had similar thoughts. Maybe this poll will help tap into the prius collective consciousness then again it may just be another waste of everyone's time. The response for choice number 3 may needs some clarification - it implies that you'd be picking up the actual toyota extended warranty from a source other than the dealer from which you bought the car. Boo pointed out that the wording could mistakenly imply buying a 3rd party (non-toyota) product. Thanks in advance for your participation - Steve Last edited by sas0611; 07-25-2008 at 11:57 PM. Reason: clarification

07-25-2008, 08:57 PM	#2
rwa46 Pilot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: south central Texas Posts: 36 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: extended warranty poll what options have you had in your mind? are you asking are extended warranties a good choice or not?

07-25-2008, 09:15 PM	#3
penbed Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA-Arkansas Posts: 219 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: extended warranty poll Bought mine from dealer for 1000 bucks. Worried about all of the electronics in Prius. Kicker is full refund if not used. Unless something drastic happens I will pay for repairs oop.

07-25-2008, 09:22 PM	#4
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,418 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 13	Re: extended warranty poll I'm going to wait until the basic warranty nears expiration before I decide whether to get the extended warranty (and which one to get in terms of years/miles). If you can, you should probably add this choice to the poll.

07-25-2008, 09:27 PM	#5
thepolarcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,586 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: extended warranty poll Same reason as penbed. Mine is non refundable, but from past experiences (loaded Venture Chevy van) it pays for itself

07-25-2008, 09:30 PM	#6
sas0611 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 115 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: extended warranty poll Boo - your suggestion is understood and well taken but unfortunately, I can't modify or don't know how to modify the polling section.. If someone knows how, I'll give it a try and add your suggestion.

07-25-2008, 09:44 PM	#7
rwa46 Pilot Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: south central Texas Posts: 36 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #5 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: extended warranty poll my own opinion is the same as every consumer interest group for every product. don't buy them. there are of course times they paid off but the vast majority are a waste of your money. In 46 years or car ownership (62 years old) with all of my cars bought new and with over 100,000 miles at trade in have never had a problem.always doing require maintenance

07-25-2008, 11:27 PM	#8
kazots LifesaBeach Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 257 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: extended warranty poll I also agree with rwa66, I would not buy and extended warranty. Keep your car in good shape and watch for any problems that may come up.

07-25-2008, 11:29 PM	#9
jammin012 The man behind The Man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 494 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: extended warranty poll No ext warrenty on the Jag, life was hell after 45K. Dealer didn't get the whole sentence out of his mouth before I said YES.

07-25-2008, 11:29 PM	#10
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 1,048 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: extended warranty poll What about this option???? Bought extended warranty from Priuschat after taking delivery of car because it was a great deal?

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