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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by RileyM, Nov 13, 2008.

  1. RileyM

    RileyM New Member

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    Hi everyone,

    After waiting six months, my wife and I are the proud owners of a 2009 package 6 in black.

    I have a question about the extended warranty. Typically, we do not purchase these things as they are a rip-off but the salesperson made a pretty good case due to the advanced technology. Does anyone have an opinion on purchasing? Ultimately, we did not but can go back and do it within the next day or two.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 RileyM, Nov 13, 2008
  2. effwitt

    effwitt Paparazzi Magnet

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    You made your first post almost three hours ago and you still haven't been properly welcomed!

    WELCOME TO PRIUSCHAT!!!!!!!

    To answer your question, I didn't get the extended warrenty. The dealership tried to sell me one that was more than twice as expensive as the one that was advertised here. You can buy one at any time before you hit the three year / 36,000 mile mark. It's been discussed in other threads, but not much lately.
     
    #2 effwitt, Nov 13, 2008
  3. KK6PD

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    Hey Cheesehead eh',
    welcome to da group. I last saw Wisconsin when I left Madison on Jan 01 1979, after a 3 day blizzard, and moved to Los Angeles!!! If I want snow, I drive up into the local mountains, frolic, then head down to the beach for the daily Bikini Babe events, and the nice ocean breezes.!!

    SNOW ...PHOOEY!! -35 degrees ...PHOOEY

    What city do you live in.
    I have lived in Appleton, Platteville, and Madison.

    Welcome and post often!! We like new members!!

    73 de Pat KK6PD
     
    #3 KK6PD, Nov 13, 2008
  4. jpadc

    jpadc Type before I think too often

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    Welcome RileyM

    I bought my new Prius this summer in Rhinelander, WI near where we spend our summers. Hope you enjoy your new car as much as must of us here do.

    There are LOTS of views about getting an extended warranty here on PriusChat. One of the most useful ways to find stuff here is to use the link below to the advanced google search of PriusChat. I have a bookmark to this link:

    Google Advanced Search

    Type "Extended Warranty" into the search box and get ready to read for an hour. You'll find lots of info including how you can get a genuine Toyota extended warranty, same one the dealer sells, via a special arrangement negotiated by the owner of this site.

    Happy reading and Go Pack Go (right after my beloved Colts who got humiliated there this year)!
     
    #4 jpadc, Nov 14, 2008
  5. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    Congrats on your new purchase.

    If you are interested in getting together with other like-minded hybrid owners, be sure to check out the Wisconsin forum on PriusChat.

    Our Hybrid Car Club of America (HCCOA) local chapter lists our meetings there. We are based in Madison.

    Not sure exactly where you are in the state but if you are in our region feel free to drop by! It's a great place to ask and answer questions as well as learn a thing or two... oh and have fun!

    We meet the 2nd Saturday of the odd numbered months.
    Our next meeting is January 10th from 10:00-noon.
    The location will be at Smart Toyota in Madison. (5901 Odana Rd)

    Of course we also get together for Hybridfest every year as well. Check my signature for the link.

    I look forward to meeting you!
     
    #5 ericbecky, Nov 14, 2008
  6. SDP40F501

    SDP40F501 Junior Member

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    And if you are in the Milwaukee area, the next Milwaukee Hybrid Group meeting will be December 20 at the Oak Creek Public Library:

    Milwaukee Hybrid Group Homepage

    By the way, I may be one of the only schlubs on this Board to have bought an extended warranty from the dealer for my 2008 package 2, (maybe the only one to admit it :rolleyes:) but given my experience with the vehicle I traded in (2000 Ford Escort), an extended warranty is sometimes well worth the expense (unfortunately I didn't have one on the Ford). I only had a year or two's experience with Toyotas of any flavor at that time so thought it was a prudent decision. No regrets, even if I'll never need it. I know I'll drive this car to 75,000 and beyond and this is just a little extra peace of mind.

    Welcome to PriusChat! Enjoy your new car!

    Jim
     
    #6 SDP40F501, Nov 14, 2008
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