Modeler

I've seen mentions of three sources of discounted Lexus Platinum extended warranty contracts on the Net in the past:

Troy Dietrich of Toyota of Greenfield, MA
Toby at Lexus of Shreveport
Jerry Johnson of the Midwest Superstore Toyota in Hutchinson Kansas

For the plans that I considered Jerry was the cheapest source, $115 cheaper than the next cheapest source (Troy).

I just paid $1,550 for the zero-deductible 7 year 75K miles Platinum plan. My car has only $32K miles after almost four years in service, so more than 75K miles would be a waste. This price is a significant discount from the list price of $2,350 shown on the Lexus Web site -- http://www.lexusfinancial.com/consum...=pg_VSAPricing

NOTE that the prices above are for the GS450h. Prices for the non-hybrid GS models are a few hundred dollars lower (I have no idea why since the hybrid components are covered by the manufacturer for 8 years / 100K miles).

BinaryJay

Do you have any idea if these US dealers sell extended warranties that are valid in Canada? I know you probably don't but it would save me some contacting.

I know that the factory warranties are valid in all of North America, but I can see them being fussy about selling additional warranties to cars registered across the border which would be a farce.

ball4lyfe

I would like to know as well, as my factory 4yr/50k warranty is about to expire in a couple of months.

Modeler

Just call these guys and ask. They are great to deal with and would be happy to answer your question. Good luck!

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

Got 7 years 100k for 1,7xx from troy for my gs350 awd. I still think its pennies for a warranty like that. I was ready to drop 3,500+ at the stealership.

worker

Is it worth it? Is it only cover the none breakable stuff?

Forget I asked... if ODO is the age of the car, my car will soon become Great Great Grand Parents of your car. No warranty dare to touch this old dragon.

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

U should check out the website for platinum coverage, basiclly everything expect teqr n wear, bulbs, belts, tires, brakes, rotors etc etc.

worker

"expect teqr" ??? Is that included or exclude from the coverage? But those stuffs are "breakable".

Bulbs and oil change I can do and the rest is what I want the warranty to cover. Like an average person, I don't have the know how or tools to change belts/brakes/rotors/etc.

OH well, I guess regular insurance will have to do.

slk_dds

Same here, just purchased the same warranty from Troy months ago!!!

Modeler

Wear items like brake pads and rotors are never covered under any warranty, original or extended, with the exception of certain special programs like Volvo's current Safe and Sound promotion.

Certain belts are covered by most standard and extended warranties. Others are not.

Not sure what you mean by "regular insurance". Do you mean the Mechanical Breakdown coverage from your auto insurance company? I know Geico offers this rider, but I'm sure it will not cover wear items like brake pads and rotors either.

ww50th

When does the extended warranty start? Is it the date you buy the warranty or the in service date of the car?

Modeler

Lexus ones count from the car's in-service date. So a 7 year warranty just adds 3 years to the standard 4-year bumper-to-bumper warranty.

It's not this way for all manufacturer's. Volkswagen warranties, for example, are based on the car's current mileage and age, and start the additional years / miles on the day the warranty is purchased.

varcity64

iTrader: (2)

i purchased mine from Troy and couldnt be happier. i have used it twice already and gotten more than my money's worth

sosoguju

I just got my extended warranty also... 6yr/100,000miles on an 07 GS 450h

I called 2 of the 3 dealers listed above and these are the prices I was quoted (Lexus price is $2450)

Troy - $1705
Jerry - $1590 - I went with Jerry!!

sprintz

I just went with Jerry too... I have to say that I am surprised that a 450 warranty is cheaper than a 430 warranty by ~$300. I realize there are more cylinders, but the electrical systems would seem to balance that out.