Extended Warranty or not?

Hi there!

I have signed the form to purchase Prius C Three yesterday at the dealer... and I will be the owner next week! (I am waiting for the money to be transferred from my Japanese bank account.)

I have a question about the extended warranty. I was suggested that I add Platinum warranty extension (from the original 3 years to 8 years) for $685 (The dealer estimated that I drive 15k miles).

My previous car was used the 2005 Beetle and boy that had a lot of problems. But I do not assume that Prius would have as many problems as the Beetle. Do you think it's worth the money? I would appreciate your input!

 

Hi Shakti,

Oh really! Then, I guess you should go for it...
I ordered Prius from Spartan Toyota, Lansing, MI.

Do you think I didn't get the best value?

I was quoted:
- Prius C Three 2012: 21476.42
- Documentary fee & service fee: 300
- Title: 15
- Total fee: 23000
- Trade-in Car Value: 1500 (low for 2005 Beetle but yes, malfunctioning ABS and engine, broken tail lamp, cracked front part, and damaged bumpers...)
- Balance: 21500.01

The details for the warranty was:
- 8 years
- Platinum
- 0 deductible
- $685

 

Shakti, I didn't use the reply button... hope you notice this...

That sounds like a really good deal! I don't want to be a sexist but my male friend did all the negotiation. I have never negotiated so I don't know what to expect. But now I think that my Prius was priced 23000, so that's the reason why I got a better deal on their warranty... That's probably the case, right?

 

Thanks everyone! I got my Prius C Three yesterday and I am so thrilled!
I have also found that Prius C is built in Iwate, Japan, which has been severely damaged by the 2011 earthquake. It was such a nice to feeling to see that Toyota is able to bring back business to those who were affected. And I was happy to see people's smile in this Toyota TV commercial! (

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In the end, didn't get the extended warranty - I guess I can trust them