Lexus Platinum Warranty - Markups Anyone?
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I did some research on extending the warranty on my Lexus ES beyond the 4 year bumper to bumper. I’m still within the original 4 years and can purchase an extension anytime before my base warranty expires.
I had heard over the years that extended warranties have markups, which prompted me to explore pricing for this warranty across northern California. Below are the three different prices I was quoted for the same Lexus Platinum Warranty. This adds 4 years to the base 50k warranty and essentially doubles the miles and years. This warranty isn’t 100% a bumper to bumper, but is as close as it gets. Link with details from Lexus. 1
Lexus PLATINUM 8yr 100k,
Dealer Pricing By Area
Bay Area - East Bay $ 3,790
Sacramento $ 2,695
Central Valley $ 2,065
Now that’s quite the range for what is one and the same product sold by Lexus through dealers. Couple of thoughts for the community.
I had heard over the years that extended warranties have markups, which prompted me to explore pricing for this warranty across northern California. Below are the three different prices I was quoted for the same Lexus Platinum Warranty. This adds 4 years to the base 50k warranty and essentially doubles the miles and years. This warranty isn’t 100% a bumper to bumper, but is as close as it gets. Link with details from Lexus. 1
Lexus PLATINUM 8yr 100k,
Dealer Pricing By Area
Bay Area - East Bay $ 3,790
Sacramento $ 2,695
Central Valley $ 2,065
Now that’s quite the range for what is one and the same product sold by Lexus through dealers. Couple of thoughts for the community.
- Hopefully for those shopping for warranties, this is helpful information.
- Questions for the community:
- Is the final price a good one, I think it is, but please let me know.
- Is getting a warranty on a Lexus even worth buying?
- Any cheaper options?
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Save your money. Do a search of posts and you'll see a waste of money... No extended warranty...
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oreguyd (03-12-21)
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If the 3 options are apples to apples LEXUS dealer warranty, suggest you get this:
Central Valley $ 2,065
For the price, you will definitely get your money's worth. Trust me. If for some reason you have a warranty claim, having this coverage will tilt it in your favor, less rejection for warranty claims. Did it for my 2004 RX330. I recovered the $2,500 I paid for it.
Central Valley $ 2,065
For the price, you will definitely get your money's worth. Trust me. If for some reason you have a warranty claim, having this coverage will tilt it in your favor, less rejection for warranty claims. Did it for my 2004 RX330. I recovered the $2,500 I paid for it.
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My 8 year LP warranty expires tomorrow. It was a waste of money, which is expected. I'm done buying them.
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oreguyd (03-12-21)
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A solid money maker for the dealer. In total only 20% of extended warranties are ever used or honored. Source: Consumer Reports
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bc6152 (03-12-21)
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Put far, far less than a Warranty taking care of the car and servicing it. My 2013 U/L went 149k. One minor leak from a sending unit. $150 fix. And 1 O2 sensor $59 I did myself, likely some flooding deep water I could not tell I went through.
My cost was only the Best Fluids, Filters and upper Intake cleaning, besides Brakes and Tires and spark plugs. Really no different that the others 5 Lexus I owned. At 149k my ES350 U/L looked new and ran better than New.
My cost was only the Best Fluids, Filters and upper Intake cleaning, besides Brakes and Tires and spark plugs. Really no different that the others 5 Lexus I owned. At 149k my ES350 U/L looked new and ran better than New.
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If you own 10 cars over 50 years... and pay $3000 each time for extended warranty , that’s $30,000. Doesn’t sound like an economical proposition. Yes, you might get hit with a $5,000 bill somewhere along the line, so the warranty might save you. But, you’re buying a car that’s at the top of the list in terms of reliability. Low probability you’ll get a large bill for repairs. Unless you didn’t do your due diligence, bought an abused broken down, and accident experienced vehicle.
There’s a risk for sure, but risk has two components , probability and consequence. By buying a Toyota/Lexus you’re reducing the probability of a major repair. Consequence may be high, like a $5000 transmission, but in the grand scheme of things the extended warranty scam is not worth it. If you can’t stomach a $5000 repair bill, maybe the warranty is worth it to you. But in most cases, as has been mentioned very few people ever claim on the extended warranty.
There’s a risk for sure, but risk has two components , probability and consequence. By buying a Toyota/Lexus you’re reducing the probability of a major repair. Consequence may be high, like a $5000 transmission, but in the grand scheme of things the extended warranty scam is not worth it. If you can’t stomach a $5000 repair bill, maybe the warranty is worth it to you. But in most cases, as has been mentioned very few people ever claim on the extended warranty.
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if you drive the hell out of your car like lets say your driving 80-100k a year its worth it but only if you get soemthing with really high mile alowance on the warranty and you most likely wont find one
so unless the warranty is unlimited miles it not worth it and if all you drive is like 20-25k a year than its 100% not worth it
i pay for a plan because i drive 88-95k per year
so unless the warranty is unlimited miles it not worth it and if all you drive is like 20-25k a year than its 100% not worth it
i pay for a plan because i drive 88-95k per year
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I had an extended warranty on my 2007 RX. Feb 2006 build in Canada, and the repairs paid for the warranty 3x over. It is also piece of mind and it was worth it.
Midwest Lexus is the cheapest for a Lexus Platinum warranty. I don't trust the reliability of these infotainment systems, either.
Midwest Lexus is the cheapest for a Lexus Platinum warranty. I don't trust the reliability of these infotainment systems, either.