3GSShoe

I’m looking at a 2013 LS460L with 30k miles Ultra Lux package from lexus dealer with no issues on service record. Price is $32k. Minor front end damage that had a bumper repaint.

-Bumper to bumper Endurance warranty is $3400 for 5 years / 54k miles

-Lexus platinum is $4500 5 years / 60k miles.

I mean it’s an LS but this is my first time purchasing the vehicle without seeing the vehicle. I did have a top notch inspector do a PPI and came back with just cosmetic stuff.

colfax

with control arms and struts, maybe brake actuator, etc coming up yes I would pay the $4500 piece of mind if nothing else

Nospinzone

I guess it depends on your risk tolerance, but from what you describe, I'd pass. Invest that $4500 and even if you have to pay for what would have been covered repairs, you should still be well ahead of the game.

LS430FL

I am a big proponent of having a warranty with these cars. Too complex in my opinion not to have one. Mine is a 2011 460L control arms went bad at about 75K miles. I think total cost was about $5,000? may have been more I was glad I had the warranty! All total I have easily had $10k in warranty work done plus all the interior replaced from lexus and that bill was around $12k.

UDel

If it is AWD and has Air suspension, a warranty may be a good idea though those prices are so high I don't think it is worth it. If it is RWD with no Air a aftermarket warranty is a waste of money in most cases with these cars.

If it is a hybrid then a more expensive warranty is probably worth it, those are potential money pits.

UDel

Over 10K in warranty work for a 2011? That is really disappointing. What all went wrong? If you have RWD, after market control arms can be had pretty cheaply. Do you have Air suspension?

3GSShoe

It has Air, RWD. I have a set of coilovers for the LS not installed. My current LS has 90k miles still on factory air. Dash in mint shape. I don’t have horror stories like some owners.

UDel

It is disappointing, how could you possibly say having to spend over 10 thousand dollars on repairs in 8 years or less on a Lexus is not disappointing. The top of the line is no excuse for that, the LS is not some super high tech unique experimental luxury car, it shares components with other Lexus vehicles. If it was properly engineered and they took the time to make sure the components would last like they have done with previous LS's then it should not be having all these expensive problems, control arms, ML amp, brake actuator, melting dash, and some of the other expensive issues are disappointing for this Lexus car. British and German cars are of course more unreliable in most cases, we all get that, they are also generally more complex and often pushing the boundaries for performance but the reason many buy a Lexus is so they are not going to have to spend 10 thousand dollars on it in repairs on a car that is less then 10 years old or need a expensive extended warranty.

UDel

Do you intend to install coilovers right away or do you have them in case one or more of your air suspension components fails to switch over? Either way I don't think the extended warranty is worth it especially if you already have the coilovers and know a decent mechanic. If it was AWD and Air, maybe if it covered it longer but even then I would just save the money and roll the dice especially if you already have coilovers ready to go. Just don't use the dealership if something happens, if you have decent DIY skills then it is definitely not worth it in my opinion. The hybrid is a different story, the battery/electric components alone is too expensive/scary to rolls the dice on.

R Z

When I got my car last month, I took it the Lexus dealership and they recommended a warranty plan called CustomEdge. The business manager personally suggested it and because I put less than 7000 miles a year on my car, I went with a 5 year 35K mile Custom Edge Preferred warranty ($100 deductible). It was $1595 plus tax. Covers pretty much everything. Oh and the dealership I bought it from in Palm Beach tried to sell me their warranty plan. Same deal for $4000. Talk to your local dealer.