LexBob2

Nothing wrong with being passionate about extended warranties, but you're calling people clowns just because they have a different opinion than you on the subject.

Mike728

If you're referencing your Camry that you traded for the ES, wasn't it covered under the standard factory warranty? Most issues pop up within the first couple years, while the manufacture's warranty is still in effect.

I'm one of the "clowns" that said it's like throwing money away. I'm speaking from experience, as I've always bought the extended warranty, ES included, on the cars I've purchased. Only once in those 30 plus years have I needed to use it. I had a regulator for a rear window go out on a GM SUV. The cost of repair was around $800. About half of what the warranty cost.

The guy asked for advice, we gave it. If you think we're a bunch of clowns for giving personal experience advice, maybe you should move on, since we're of no value to you.

bc6152

Maikerusan

Amazing that you can assure us that the repair will cost more than the warranty. That's quite an assertion. All the extended warranty companies would be out of business if that were factual.

Peace of mind is one thing, but I get it from my bank balance, not from buying extended warranties. I consider the 4 year Lexus warranty sufficient for my needs

Mike728

Please show me where I stated I was speaking for "every person". I'm just one of the "clowns" that responded in contrast to gemini6kl. I also explained that I buy the warranty. It's my money to throw away as I please, as it is the OP's. Please share your advice and not just come her and attack me without offering anything productive to the thread.

Mike728

No, just my own personal experience reply to the OP's question.

Still waiting for your "personal experience" advice to the aforementioned OP. First time on a forum?

LexBob2

This all seems pretty straight forward to me. The OP asked if he should buy an extended warranty (see thread title). Some members gave their opinions as requested. gemini6kl twice said that those with opinions different than his is are clowns. Most in the thread disagree with this approach.. .

sessionstu

This reply is for all of the forum members who like to get their hands dirty...

Save your money and learn to fix (replace) parts yourself. The dealer charges exorbitant amounts to repair vehicles because people continue to pay them. $100+ an hour in labor for a 21-year-old mechanic fresh out of school to change brake pads! Buy a floor jack and change them yourself. It's so basic. Repair manuals for any vehicle are readily available online. The 2013 Lexus ES 300h (which I own) has a 7 year powertrain warranty from the factory. An extended warranty for the most part is doubling the coverage. Parts that wear out from use are cheap and simple to swap out. Oil changes, air filter changes, tire rotation, topping up fluids... We should all be doing this ourselves. Even if you live in a condo with shared parking, you don't need many tools to change oil. Just watch out for the condo cops. Spoken from experience.

Seriously though, would anybody pay a dealer $900.00 to fix door locks? Take the door panel off, locate the problem, swap out the parts. Troubleshooting is the most difficult part, but most of these issues are well documented online. I'm not a mechanic by trade, but after 20+ years of fixing my own vehicles, I could easily work in any Lexus service department. Don't think the Lexus mechanics are any more knowledgeable than the local garage down the street. My point is, 90% of the mechanics at any Lexus dealership are inexperienced. They know how to do the basics, but when it comes to the skilled jobs, they go to the senior mechanic. If they can't fix it,Toyota/Lexus sends out a specialist. Seriously. I know this from experience.

I realize there are many arguments for bringing your vehicle to the dealership for service. It's convenient. They give you a loaner vehicle. (Which you're ultimately paying for by the way.) They honor their service. Etc, etc. The thing is, you don't have any idea what the mechanic has done to your vehicle. Did they miss something? Did they torque the parts the correct amount? Who knows. If you do it yourself, you know. Swapping a part on a Lexus or Mercedes is no more difficult than swapping a part on a Ford or a GM vehicle. Most of the parts (thanks to the Internet) aren't that much more expensive. They are if the dealership orders them for you.

Happy Holidays

bc6152

Although I'm one who does enjoy getting his hands dirty doing oil changes, I think that it's unrealistic to suggest that the majority of Lexus owners are going to be laying on the ground under their car turning an oil reservoir bolt off. Not to mention changing brake pads - which, as you state, is relatively easy. These cars are incredibly complex and most times cannot be repaired with a screwdriver and a wrench. Most owners just want to enjoy their car and not worry about expensive repairs. For those that are worriers there's a policy that covers any expensive repair issues. For those that are not worriers, they don't buy the policy. IMO the best way to go with these cars is to establish a "warranty account" where you place a few bucks when you can to prepare for any unexpected issues that arise.

gemini6kl

I know I sounded a little harsh on here with my references to clowns, but I hate when people sit behind the mask of the internet and give advise to people that to any logical person would seem just plain wrong . And then try to back it up with even more silly arguments, yea some people drive without insurance because the odds of having an accident is small but when it does happen I'm sure they wish they did and that's why its the Law in all states. There are always arguments for and against something and there are always people who do things and get away without consequence, example oh I never had a warranty and never had a repair bill and so on, I guess everyone is entiled to their opinion but Its hard to sit by and watch the morons of this world lead others astray. And by the way I'm glad the Original poster of the question did get a warranty.

LexBob2

You're doing the same thing that you're ranting and name calling about. "Peace of mind" comes in different forms for different people..

lesz

So, now those whose opinion differs from yours are both "clowns" and "morons".

I would suggest that, if people knew just how much the mark up is on extended warranties, very few would consider buying them for even a short moment. A number of years ago, I had the opportunity to sell those extended warranties. I tried to discourage people from buying them, but, if a customer insisted on buying one, I typically sold them for less than 25% of the typical prices charged for them, and I still made a nice profit on the ones that I did sell.

Further, when you consider that the basic Lexus warranty is for 4 year and 50,000 miles, that the power train warranty extends to 6 years and 70,000 miles and that the hybrid warranty goes out to 8 years and 100,000 miles, the extra "protection" that you are buying with an extended warranty is quite small.

Finally, I'm confident that there are a good number of people who have read this thread who have come to a conclusion different from yours with regard to who to who is "lead(ing) others astray". And, regardless of whether others would come to that conclusion, I'm even more confident that many would object to the tone that you have consistently used in presenting your thinking.

NdYAG

You need a warranty when a potential big loss may be much more devastating to you compared to paying the premiums - e.g. when your house burns down or when you get involved in an accident and somebody gets seriously hurt or you get some serious illness. Buying a warranty just to cover repairs that cost a few hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars does not make sense for people who can afford to own just-out-of-warranty Lexus. On average you will be loosing money - and actually the large portion of it.

On the other hand there is a thing called "a piece of mind". It is hard to put a value on it. If it is important for you even in case of fairly low cost repairs - then surely go for it and buy the warranty. I know my wife would buy one - but I personally would not.

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

Don't bother. A 2013, still has some factory warranty left.

Look at all of the 2gr-fe equipped vehicles on the roads.... that's an indication of the longevity.

Don't bother. I have a'12 camry v6, basically fully loaded, I purchased an extended warranty since the car was a front-end write off before repairs and it cost me 1200$ for 4yrs of coverage.

On a lexus, from a dealer with dealer services - don't waste your money......

Mike728

fo·rum

noun
noun: forum; plural noun: forums; plural noun: fora
1. a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.

gemini6kl translation:

1. a place where clowns and morons gather to spread lies in order to deceive others.