gentouru

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if a car still has factory warranty, will it be transferrable to me if the seller is the first owner? If so, can I extend the warranty after the factory warranty runs out (3 year/100k). Anyone encountered this before and how is it done?

thanks
henry

mandyfig

Original Lexus warranty is for the car, not the owner. Extended warranties from Lexus are owner specified but can be transferred. I do not know about 3rd party warranties.

scdroptop

iTrader: (1)

Original Lexus manufacturer's warranty is transferrable-you just go to the dealer and they pull up by VIN...no paperwork involved, etc.

BEFORE the 4 year/50k factory warranty expires, you have an option to get a Lexus Extended Service Plan (Platinum, Gold and Powertrain options) from the dealer. This price is somewhat negotiable based on CL member's posts (do a search) up to 25% off the MSRP. About five years ago I bought a 3 year/100k mile Platinum for my 02 SC430 with 25k miles on it for $1750 from the dealer. The prices have probably gone up since then. The platinum is the way to go if you can afford it-no deductible!

http://www.lexusfinancial.com/consum...pg_VSAOverview

For a $50 fee, if you sell the car before the Platinum Warranty expires, you can transfer it to the new owner, OR I was told a while ago that they refund you the pro-rated amount of your warranty for whatever is left on it. I can personally confirm about the $50 transfer fee, however I did not explore the refund part, as the new owners who bought my car wanted the extension.

Regarding CPO-it is NOT transferrable.

Regarding third party warranties (non-Lexus)-read the fine print! There are thousands of plans out there and some good, some bad. Buyer beware!

This particular topic has been discussed many times-do a search...it's your friend!

Good luck

gentouru

Thanks guys for the explanation. I found a 2008 sc430 for 43k and only has 12k miles on it. Since the seller the owner, the car should be safe with existing factory warranty.

scdroptop

iTrader: (1)

Check the original in-service date...the warranty will be either over in 7k miles or perhaps as little as 9/10 months...if it's original inservice date was July/August of 2007.

www.lexus.com/owners

Register with the VIN

mandyfig

I have a Platinum extended warranty on my RX. Sadly though it is up next month and the mileage is way below max.

Warranty has paid for a side mirror acted up and was replaced. The brake switch was replaced.

I have to take it in for a driver seat issue and this unusual noise coming from the center stack, a gurgling, chipping, boiling sound. They say it is the AC delflector motor acting up.

I am happy to have purchased the Platinum Warranty.

gentouru

http://www.lexus.com/owners is a great tool

Any idea what is going on with this history. Does it still have factory warranty? Looks like it was a certified pre-own car when this guy purchased in 10/2009. I guess the factory warranty for this car should end in 6/23/2012.

Dealer Reported 12/16/2009 Lexus of Tucson 2928 0151916 NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
Dealer Reported 10/14/2009 Lexus of Tucson 2928 0113498 CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED PDI
Dealer Reported 10/14/2009 Lexus of Tucson 2928 0113498 NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
Dealer Reported 10/14/2009 Lexus of Tucson 2928 0113498 ACCESSORY
Dealer Reported 04/02/2009 Lexus of Tucson 2040 0143865 3,750 MILE SERVICE
Dealer Reported 10/16/2008 Lexus of Tucson 881 0138459 1,000 MILE SERVICE
Dealer Reported 07/11/2008 Lexus of Tucson 28 0135276 FRONT/REAR BODY
Dealer Reported 07/11/2008 Lexus of Tucson 28 0135276 NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE
Dealer Reported 06/23/2008 Lexus of Tucson 5 0134647 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE FOR USA ALL ALTITUDES
Dealer Reported 06/23/2008 Lexus of Tucson 5 0134647 NON WARRANTABLE OPERATION CODE

gentouru

I also found this CarFax Report


Owner 1
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06/23/2008 5 Lexus of Tuscon on Speedway
Tucson, AZ
520-745-3987
www.lexusoftucson.com
ww.lexusoftucson.co
m Washed/detailed
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Maintenance inspection completed
Door window checked
07/11/2008 29 Dealer Inventory Vehicle sold
08/05/2008 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tucson, AZ
Title #0U61008218016 Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
10/16/2008 881 Lexus of Tuscon on Speedway
Tucson, AZ
520-745-3987
www.lexusoftucson.com
ww.lexusoftucson.co
m Recommended maintenance performed
04/02/2009 2,040 Lexus of Tuscon on Speedway
Tucson, AZ
520-745-3987
www.lexusoftucson.com
ww.lexusoftucson.co
m Recommended maintenance performed
10/12/2009 2,928 Lexus of Tuscon on Speedway
Tucson, AZ
520-745-3987
www.lexusoftucson.com
ww.lexusoftucson.co
m Pre-delivery inspection completed
Washed/detailed
10/14/2009 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale
10/15/2009 2,929 Lexus Certified Dealer
Tucson, AZ Offered for sale as a Lexus Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle
10/17/2009 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale

owner 2

10/28/2009 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tucson, AZ
Title #0U95009301009 Title or registration issued
New owner reported
12/14/2009 2,999 Dealer Inventory Vehicle sold
12/16/2009 Lexus of Tuscon on Speedway
Tucson, AZ
520-745-3987
www.lexusoftucson.com
ww.lexusoftucson.co
m Washed/detailed

owner 3
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03/17/2010 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Yantis, TX
Title #25010040239161756 Title issued or updated
New owner reported
05/12/2010 3,216 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Yantis, TX
Title #25000040299091022 Title issued or updated
12/07/2010 7,800 Online Listing Vehicle offered for sale

azkaty

What is the car's vin?
Katy

gentouru

JTHFN45Y589019876. I wonder if the factory warranty 6/23/08 or 7/11/08 (sell date)

I also came across another one, info below from lexus.com/owners. It was sold in 3/31/2008 but first service date recorded was 10/16/2007. I wonder if this ones factory warranty starts in 2007 or sell date of 3/31/2008. I guess i could call lexus dealer and ask them about it.

Dealer Reported 03/31/2008 Sewell Lexus 83 1395742 DONE
Dealer Reported 03/31/2008 Sewell Lexus 83 1395742 XM RADIO (AFTERMARKET-INTERNAL)
Dealer Reported 03/31/2008 Sewell Lexus 83 1395742 INTERNAL CLEAN, FILL, REMOVE STICKERS, AND INSTALL FLOORMATS
Dealer Reported 03/01/2008 Sewell Lexus 14 1388149 RAIL DUST RECOVERY
Dealer Reported 03/01/2008 Sewell Lexus 14 1388149 INTERNAL CLEAN, FILL, REMOVE STICKERS, AND INSTALL FLOORMATS
Dealer Reported 02/29/2008 Sewell Lexus 13 1387661 ADD CHROME ENKIE WHEELS
Dealer Reported 02/29/2008 Sewell Lexus 13 1387661 ONE HOUR PDI - INTERNAL 1.0
Dealer Reported 10/16/2007 Park Place Lexus Grapevine 11 0798621 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE
Dealer Reported 10/16/2007 Park Place Lexus Grapevine 11 0798621 NEW CAR TWO YEAR STATE INSPECT

scdroptop

iTrader: (1)

I would say on the first car Original new car warranty started 6/23/08. CPO is non-transferrable, so erase that from your mental rolodex! What you need to focus on is the original warranty. ***You can, however purchase an extended service plan at the time of purchase through any Lexus or even probably Toyo dealer. Platinum 3/100k for approximately $1800 with zero deductible is what I would recommend. A CPO car would be GREAT even though you don't benefit from the CPO warranty, you still benefit from the 162 point reconditioning process as well as a car that you know has been taken care of. So based on this assumption, you are correct-6/2012 warranty expires or 50k.

Second car, the I would say that the warranty started 2/29/08. Remember it's the date that the dealer sells the car, not any records for "pre-delivery" or "all altitudes" or even the state registry information.

mandyfig

Agree completely. In service means the 1st day the owner took it off the dealer lot and started driving it and that's looking like the March, 2008 date. Lexus 800 number can verify this for you.

Sewell

iTrader: (9)

JTHFN45Y589019876 - the Date of First Use (DOFU) is 7/11/2008 as it states on record. The warranty term would begin July 11, 2008.

Darrel

mandyfig

Darrel, where is the link to you site where I can see exploded views of parts of our cars. I need some parts for my new-old Sc430.

Thanks.

Sewell

iTrader: (9)

Here's a start......


Darrel