Discounted Toyota Prius Extended Warranty /Service Contracts

[markderail]

As usual - nothing for us Canadians *sniff* :sniff:

[360texas]

Fortunately, I too DID read this thread.

After signing all the paperwork the 'Closer/accountant' offered on paper Extended Warranty terms called Luxury, Premium, Value.

But he told us that plans would be off the table if we walked off the dealership that day. Vehicle Service Contract offered $2,500 Platinum 72/100,000 miles $50 deductable.

I mentioned that we would have preferred to review the extended warranty documentation a week before so that when he made his offer we would have made an informed decision. He gave us a Toyota extended warranty booklet and said he would give us until 30 April before with-drawing his final EW offer of $1,445, for Platinum 7 years 75,000 miles.

He offered "We walked".

Got a few telephone calls from Toyota Corporation regarding how we felt about the sales process. Told them the saleperson had great people skills and helped make the purchases process go smoothly ->> up to the point where the accountant offered the extended warranty - he needed a refesher course on warranty product presentations.

Next day I got phone call from the dealership manager asking if everything was alright. I said yes the 2 Prius cars were a lot of fun driving.. we just had real issues with the manner in which the accountant tried to last minute pressure us into buying extended warranty - he did not mention that we had until 3 years or 36k miles to decide to buy it. He gave us only until the end of the month.

Glad we had read here in the forum 'best practices' wait and see before buying the extended warranty.

#1 "His" Prius white package 2
#2 "Hers" Prius white package 2

[QuiGonJohn]

Originally Posted by budgethelp

Thanks Tom,

I certainly haven't bought the car. I don't have any paperwork resembling a contract. I can't drive the car. They gave me a single key as a gesture, so that I KNEW that the car was not going to be sold to someone else.

I'm definitely rejecting both the pre-paid maintenance agreement and the extended warranty. I'm pretty offended that they quoted me figures significantly higher than Toyota's own MSRPs. How can they do that with any kind of conscience?

I liked the car salesman - I still do.

I planned on writing a letter to the dealership, saying that their sales rep didn't just sell one car that day, that I would be back again for my next car, and that I would recommend the dealership to my friends.

But, I must say, the experience with the warranty salesman leaves me with quite a negative feeling.

It was nothing but a positive, exciting experience until that point.
I'm very disappointed.

Thanks for your thoughtful advice.

Steve

My experience at Al Hendrickson Toyota in South Florida was much the same. Dealt with their Internet Salesman, great experience, fairly negotiated price, that they did not bump up with hidden fees, etc. He was also quite knowledgable about the Prius and it features and gave me an informative walk-thru.

But then a negative time with accounting guy. He sold me the extended warranty, (best was 7Yr/100K Gold Plus...more limitations, less for a rental, etc.), he told me it was $2200 and that he was throwing in the prepaid maintenance plan as a freebie. After looking at the paperwork I found that the Warranty was $1700 and $500 for the maintenance plan.

Luckily, I found this site. I cancelled both those plans and bought the better Platinum 7Yr/100K from Troy for only $1055.

This seems to be a recurring theme at Toyota Dealers.

[smith6806]

QuiGonJohn:
I recently purchased a Prius, in Florida, and I was interested in the Platinum Warranty through Troy for $1050, but I questioned whether it would be good in Florida since the state regulates car warranty's and the warranty through Troy is through an out of state dealer, as I understand. I would appreciate any information you can share. Thank you.

[QuiGonJohn]

It's my understanding that the warranty is fully valid. Troy was fully aware I was in Florida. I don't think they would sell the warranty in Florida if it were not legal and valid.

I hope Troy checks in here and provides a little clarification on this though. You have me a little worried now.

[Boo]

If I recall correctly Troy said that all Toyota dealers in the US have to honor the Toyota extended warranty sold by him. Doesn't matter who or where you bought it from. Toyota requires all dealers to honor it.

But as to the Toyota maintenance plan, Troy said you have to check with your individual dealer to see if it will honor it (apparently some dealers don't like it and Toyota does not require dealers to honor it).

[rickkop]

Originally Posted by Boo

If I recall correctly Troy said that all Toyota dealers in the US have to honor the Toyota extended warranty sold by him. Doesn't matter who or where you bought it from. Toyota requires all dealers to honor it.

But as to the Toyota maintenance plan, Troy said you have to check with your individual dealer to see if it will honor it (apparently some dealers don't like it and Toyota does not require dealers to honor it).

To Boo, from what I have read, you're the man in the know when it comes to information about the Toyota extended warranty. I hope you can help me. I wanted a Prius but the best deal ended up being on a Camry Hybrid instead. Hopefully I won't end up with buyers remorse. Anyway my question is do you know if that warranty shack place handles extended warranties for Camry Hybrids too. I understand he helps support this forum and even though I didn't end up with the Prius, I did get a Toyota Hybrid and a lot of helpful information from here so would still like to support this forum if possible. Thanks, Rick

[Boo]

Originally Posted by rickkop

To Boo, from what I have read, you're the man in the know when it comes to information about the Toyota extended warranty. I hope you can help me. I wanted a Prius but the best deal ended up being on a Camry Hybrid instead. Hopefully I won't end up with buyers remorse. Anyway my question is do you know if that warranty shack place handles extended warranties for Camry Hybrids too. I understand he helps support this forum and even though I didn't end up with the Prius, I did get a Toyota Hybrid and a lot of helpful information from here so would still like to support this forum if possible. Thanks, Rick

Hi Rick,

Yes, WarrantyShack.com sells the Toyota extended warranties for the Camry Hybrid too (in fact, I think it sells all the genuine Toyota, Lexus and Scion extended warranties).

I don't know what the price is but I assume it's similar to the $1055 price for the Platinum Plan 7 years/100,000 miles/$0 deductible for the Prius because the the MSRPs of that Platinum Plan is the same ($1850) for both Prius and Camry Hybrid.

If you're interested, just fill out the WarrantyShack.com price request form:

Welcome! | WarrantyShack

And make sure you put down PriusChat.com as your "Affiliate Forum" and enter your PriusChat user name as your "Forum User Name". I believe that doing so will ensure that you get that $1055 price (or thereabouts) and that PriusChat will get its due credit and support.

Good luck, and congrats on your new Camry Hybrid.

[rickkop]

Originally Posted by Boo

Hi Rick,

Yes, WarrantyShack.com sells the Toyota extended warranties for the Camry Hybrid too (in fact, I think it sells all the genuine Toyota, Lexus and Scion extended warranties).

I don't know what the price is but I assume it's similar to the $1055 price for the Platinum Plan 7 years/100,000 miles/$0 deductible for the Prius because the the MSRPs of that Platinum Plan is the same ($1850) for both Prius and Camry Hybrid.

If you're interested, just fill out the WarrantyShack.com price request form:

Welcome! | WarrantyShack

And make sure you put down PriusChat.com as your "Affiliate Forum" and enter your PriusChat user name as your "Forum User Name". I believe that doing so will ensure that you get that $1055 price (or thereabouts) and that PriusChat will get its due credit and support.

Good luck, and congrats on your new Camry Hybrid.

Thanks for the information. From everything I had read here on Priuschat I new to pass on that warranty at the dealer. Will do exactly as you suggested in regards to warranty shack. Maybe I'll end up with that Prius when the wifes Jeep goes on down the road next year. Thanks again. Rick

[raidbuck]

Is it still suggested we don't price match and mention warrantyshack?

Thanks,

Rich N.