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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by cowboyneal, Aug 6, 2010.

  1. cowboyneal

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    The Toyota dealership I'm dealing with is offering a 40k plan (8 visits/every 5000 miles) for $995. What should I really be paying for that? And are there other (longer or shorter) plans?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 cowboyneal, Aug 6, 2010
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    you need an oil change every 5-10000 miles and tire rotation every 5. naybe an air and cabin filter at 30? how much do their regular prices add upto? i would say around 500. if oil is every 5 and around 300. if it's 10,000.:)
     
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    these maintenance plans are a rip off. Let me break it down for you

    5k miles- Tire rotation. thats it. $30 at the most
    10k miles- Tire rotation, oil change. $30 + $60 = $90
    15k- same as 5k
    20k- same as 10k
    25k- same as 5k
    30k- same as 10k but change air filters so add + $80
    35k- same as 5k
    40k- same as 10k

    Total cost: $600 if you follow the service guidelines in the manual.
    I find it outrageous dealers charge money to "inspect" things like coolant, hinges, brakes...etc. You don't have to worry about your brakes til 100k miles.
     
    #3 Colonel Ronson, Aug 7, 2010
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    $995? Bennn-dovverrr, Willll-burrr!!!
     
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    Isn't Toyota still offering the free maintenance (2 years, I believe)?
     
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    Yep, so the first 2 years/24K miles are free, that drops the cost to the customer to about $300 or less over that 4 year/40K mile period. Can you say rip-off?
     
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    Frustrating. So the whole thing's a scam. I suppose the extended warranty is the same thing. The offer: 100,000 miles, 8 years, $1800.
     
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    And be on the lookout for "lifetime" wax & interior protectant. :D
     
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    The schedule listed above is correct. Here is what I would do.

    Go to NTB (National Tire and Battery) or a place like it. They offer unlimited tire rotating and balancing for existing tire for $39.95 for the life of the tire. Here is the new schedule

    5K Tire Rotation at NTB ($39.95 on time fee)
    10K Oil change $60, free tire rotation at NTB
    15K Free tire rotation at NTB
    20K Oil change $60, free tire rotation at NTB
    35K Free tire rotation at NTB
    40K Oil change $60, free tire rotation at NTB

    Total $220

    You can save $17 off each oil change if you have Wallmart do it. They charge $6 for each 0W20 Mobil1 quart and they will change the oil for $12.95. New total $169 vrs the $995 the dealer wants. That is a savings of $826

    You are correct, this is huge rip off. Toyota makes the most reliable cars in the world. Chances are very good from 0 to 100,000 miles you will have zero repairs. This will save you $1,800.

    I agree more scams to take your money. Enjoy your new Prius and all the money you will save.
     
    #9 Judgeless, Aug 7, 2010
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    Look up Troy on this forum, he can save you some money there as well, like about another $600!
     
    #10 Paul58, Aug 7, 2010
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    don't forget, 'toyota' and 'toyota dealer' are two entirely different entities. while they may be contractually bound in many ways, dealerships are free to recommend services far beyond the manufacturers recommendations and mfg's may recommend too limited service to be competitive with others. (see your owners manual) for the beadvice,see the many threads here on service and pricing. you have found the right place.:rockon:
     
    #11 bisco, Aug 7, 2010
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