2011 Prius 34K miles, get extended or not?

Don't know if Gen III is different then Gen II. Here's the story. 2009 bought new from dealer. Didn't buy an extended TFS warranty. At 33,500 miles but 1 year out from 36 months so new warranty was gone, MDF screen goes out. (like the 2004/05s ) new part cost is circa $5000 plus labor to install. Refurbished unit is $1200 plus labor at my dealer, $1400. So for the price of TFS extended warranty we could have had a new unit. It's a gamble. But all it takes is one big electronic part not part of the power train or the hybrid system and one needs the proverbial paddle to get home.
Buying tomorrow for my sister a new 2013 PRius. Will we buy an TFS extended warranty - yup - but probably when the new warranty gets close to its 36mon/36k. As I live in Albuquerque, I won't b e buying it from my local dealers. They only sell LandCar...

 

Always good to hear positive replies. MOST, responses regarding extended warranties are negative. Best scenario is you're paying a fixed amount up front for a unknown dollar amount of potential expenditures . I wouldn't be disappointed one bit if I had a extended warranty and didn't use it once. Who wants the hassle of numerous repairs, dealer visits, loss of vehicle use, frustration, just so you could brag about what a extended warranty saved you in actual covered repair costs?

 

Since I'm new to hybrids, I purchased an 8 year 100k warranty for our 2012 Camry hybrid. I paid 1149, which is better than the 2k the dealership was pushing. I went through Midwest toyota superstore. Great to work with. Info in the URL below, post 3. I'll purchase another from Jerry on my prius when the time comes.

Read this is you're thinking about an extended warranty | PriusChat

 

Here is what the Toyota extended warranty covers: http://www.toyotacertified.com/ebrochures/tcuv_platinum_vsa.pdf

 

I paid 1149 for an 8 year 100k warranty on my Camry Hybrid, same price for the Prius. It all depends on how many miles you drive, how long you might own it etc.

Here is a quote from a few days ago I received on my 2012 Prius for an extended warranty (go under the assumption that these are subject to change):

5 YEAR 60,000 MILES $449.00
5 YEAR 80,000 MILES $499.00,
5 YEAR 100,000 MILES $679.00
5 YEAR 125,000 MILES $874.00

6 YEAR 75,000 MILES $549.00,
6 YEAR 100,000 MILES $834.00,
6 YEARS 125,000 MILES $1,129.00

7 YEARS 75,000 MILES $654.00,
7 YEAR 100,000 MILES $999.00
7 YEARS 125,000 MILES $1,294.00

8 YEARS 75,000 MILES $769.00
8 YEARS 100,000 MILES $1,149.00
8 YEARS 125,000 MILES $1,589.00

Check out post #5 above and follow the link. Midwest Toyota Superstore is the place to get one.

As for your regular car warranty, most everything is covered except for your normal wear and tear items up to 3 yrs/36k.

http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/omms/T-MMS-12Prius/pdf/2012_Toyota_Prius_WMG.pdf

 

No problem. Remember that the extended warranty begins from the in service date.