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Old 01-20-24, 10:09 AM
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Default Extended Warranty - cheaper now or later?

Does anyone know if it’s cheaper to buy the extended warranty at the time of purchase, or later near the end of the factory warranty. I know the extended warranties on domestic models are much cheaper to buy near the end of their factory warranties (Ford, Chev). Buying a NX350h so checking our options.
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It doesn’t really matter.
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Old 01-23-24, 10:53 AM
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I think it’s just easier to purchase it at the time of sale because you can work it into your negotiation. Also things tend to be cheaper today than 5 years from now. Whether it’s worth it to buy an extended warranty is up to you.

can someone correct me if I’m wrong, extended warranty’s can be returned anytime before your car’s original warranty expires.
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Originally Posted by RXSF
I think it’s just easier to purchase it at the time of sale because you can work it into your negotiation. Also things tend to be cheaper today than 5 years from now. Whether it’s worth it to buy an extended warranty is up to you.
can someone correct me if I’m wrong, extended warranty’s can be returned anytime before your car’s original warranty expires.
Plus, if you are financing the vehicle it spreads the cost over the note term.

Other than during the short initial period to cancel the transaction, I would be surprised if you could just return/terminate the warranty without some charge/fee.
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