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Extended Warranty ???

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Iamjo20, Jul 7, 2012.

  1. Iamjo20

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    I have a 2008 Pruis--it will be 5 years old in September 2012--the initial extended warranty will expire at that time. The vehicle is in pristine condition--only has 15500 miles! The only major repair --so far--has been the rear hatch rubber piece needing to be replaced, and the 12 V battery died ( was not covered by warranty).
    The cost of an additional warranty is approximately $1800. for an additional 5 years/60000 miles.

    1. I know as the car gets older, more things will need replacing....
    2. I intend to keep the vehicle--waiting to see when the next body style change will appear

    Do you recommend the additional warranty?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Iamjo20, Jul 7, 2012
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    No. Extended warranties are priced so that the average buyer gets back less than half of what they paid for it. Consider your original extended warranty: what did it cost, and what did you use it for?
     
    #2 richard schumacher, Jul 7, 2012
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    Please advise if the hybrid battery goes out--for how long are they warranted on the 2008 model?
    thanks
     
    #3 Iamjo20, Jul 7, 2012
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    You should read the "Prius Owner's Warranty Information" book that came with the car. In Florida (and other non-CARB states) the hybrid battery is covered for 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first.
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Jul 7, 2012
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    THANKS--well DUH..I will :)
     
    #5 Iamjo20, Jul 7, 2012
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    I just looked at ALL of my original documentation---there is NOTHING which states anything about the Hybrid battery....any place to get a copy of that?
     
    #6 Iamjo20, Jul 9, 2012
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    OK--JUST found all of the original warranty info online at Toyota Owners site--thanks! :)
     
    #7 Iamjo20, Jul 9, 2012
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