Extended warranty.2010 Corolla - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

molson.david · 12-01-2010, 04:55 PM

Hello guys.
2 years ago bought Camry and discovered TN. But I’m new on Corolla forum, so hello to everyone.
We looking to buy a 2010 Corolla for my wife. I’m in Dallas TX, Corollas LE at Toyota stores around $11500-12K with 20-30K miles.
looking to trade 2000 Camry 135K over all in good shape, needs shocks, got front bumper painted, hoping to get $3K for it.
In addition I want to get extended warranty for 5-7 years, hope it not going to change my payments much.
1. What is the good price for warranty? I want full coverage, platinum I believe, for 5-7 years/ 60K or so miles.
2. How easy to use this warranty, any problems with dealer in future?

Thanks for any info.

***SuperchargedMR2*** · 12-01-2010, 05:01 PM

I can't help you with the extended warranty as I never buy them on a Toyota, but

to the Corolla forum anyway.

And instead of the LE with an automatic, get a Corolla with a 5-speed manual. You will love the car even more.

molson.david · 12-01-2010, 05:09 PM

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And instead of the LE with an automatic, get a Corolla with a 5-speed manual. You will love the car even more.

corolla not for me, for my wife. she learned how to drive on manual tr. cars, but I don't want manual for her.

Le is exactly what I want for my wife.

***SuperchargedMR2*** · 12-01-2010, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by molson.david

corolla not for me, for my wife. she learn drive on manual tr. cars, but I don't want manual for her.

Le is exactly what I want for my wife.

I knew it was for her, I'm used to my wife still loving her 5-speed manual.

And the comments from other TN members that wish they had a 5-speed are common.

It was just a FYI comment, that's all.

blk09rollale · 12-01-2010, 08:50 PM

i would just stay with the standard 36K warranty then pick up the Mechanical Breakdown Insurance through your insurance company after that. extended warranties are rip offs.

bob1sh · 12-01-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by blk09rollale

i would just stay with the standard 36K warranty then pick up the Mechanical Breakdown Insurance through your insurance company after that. extended warranties are rip offs.

they might be for a Toyota, or another low maintenance car, but the Extended Warranty on my VW Passat saved my arse many times. $100 deductible covered total repair and gave me a rental as long as they had the car.. when CV joints go out on a German car and the total with labor from the stealership is almost $3400, I'll gladly pay $100 deductible and thank God I got it

msncorolla422 · 12-01-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperchargedMR2

I knew it was for her, I'm used to my wife still loving her 5-speed manual.

And the comments from other TN members that wish they had a 5-speed are common.

It was just a FYI comment, that's all.

@molson.david I am one of those members lol plz talk to her about it and try out both transmissions and decide what is best for you and your wife.

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Originally Posted by bob1sh

they might be for a Toyota, or another low maintenance car, but the Extended Warranty on my VW Passat saved my arse many times. $100 deductible covered total repair and gave me a rental as long as they had the car.. when CV joints go out on a German car and the total with labor from the stealership is almost $3400, I'll gladly pay $100 deductible and thank God I got it

Yikes thats a lot of money...good move

I have the Platinum extended warranty that the dealer gave to us at no charge as we've had many bad experiences with dealers(tricked us) and I have absolutely no problems going in to the dealer for anything. I mean Im still under the 3yr 36k miles but still...it helps....I've seen the pamphlet and its covers a lot. Mine they told me covers for like 6yrs. 70k miles of something...having checked in awhile. The platinum is suppose to cost ~$1300-1500

Blade107 · 12-02-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by blk09rollale

i would just stay with the standard 36K warranty then pick up the Mechanical Breakdown Insurance through your insurance company after that. extended warranties are rip offs.

What does that Insurance covers? - And how much it costs when purchased from the Car Insurance CO. BTW, which Company you have?

Thanks

Toyoroad · 12-02-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bob1sh

they might be for a Toyota, or another low maintenance car, but the Extended Warranty on my VW Passat saved my arse many times. $100 deductible covered total repair and gave me a rental as long as they had the car.. when CV joints go out on a German car and the total with labor from the stealership is almost $3400, I'll gladly pay $100 deductible and thank God I got it

I had a loaded V6 4motion VW Passat. It's one of the main reasons I switched to Toyota. I will NEVER buy a VW again. When everything is working a VW is an incredible car to drive but once something breaks it becomes like dominoes. Everything starts breaking and NOTHING is cheap on those cars, and the dealerships and their "mechanics" are jokes.

Rant over-sorry to derail but I HATE VW!

...Ah, I feel better now.

molson.david · 12-02-2010, 09:58 AM

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Mine they told me covers for like 6yrs. 70k miles of something...having checked in awhile. The platinum is suppose to cost ~$1300-1500

I want something similar, but I've read people were paying that much for camry warranty, corolla should be cheaper? no?

I’m planning to keep this car for 6-8 years, couple $100’s not going to change much, but I want to be sure I didn’t pay too much for warranty.

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When everything is working a VW is an incredible car to drive but once something breaks it becomes like dominoes. Everything starts breaking and NOTHING is cheap on those cars, and the dealerships and their "mechanics" are jokes.

yep. got friend with 2.0T passat, same story...

bob1sh · 12-02-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Toyoroad

When everything is working a VW is an incredible car to drive but once something breaks it becomes like dominoes.

I had an incredible car for close to 90k, before I needed anything but tires and oil changes. I've also had many people tell me that's rare too so I don't know. lol I had a good experience with VW but when my Extended Warranty ran out, it began to fall apart and I couldn't afford to repair it on my college student income. Thus, I have my rolla

It's German though, those cars are tanks, they feel solid every time you shut the door.

molson.david · 12-02-2010, 05:39 PM

Do I have to bring car for service to a dealer? Will Toyota honor extended warranty if service done on the side or by me?
Any expirience with non toyota serviced cars under ext, warranty?

JayDawg · 12-05-2010, 04:26 PM

When I bought the extended warranty for my wifes car it raised the payments by around $15.00 a month. It is an 8 year 75,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty with a $50.00 deductible. If your buying used or you want that extra assurance, they are a good idea.

EHemmalin · 12-08-2010, 12:20 PM

I know that a lot of people like the extended warranties for peace of mind but I would save my money.
I have a 2009 S that has 104K miles on it with no problems at all.
Only money put into it is oil changes and a set of tires.
Still runs and sounds like new.

TerryPG · 12-08-2010, 05:14 PM

i paid CAD$1800 for 7 yrs extended warranty. went cross the border to bellingham a few weeks back. coming home i notice a crack/rip on the driver's side front tire. brought the corolla to openroad toyota. they replaced the tire no questions asked. CAD$1800 divided by 2555 days (7 yrs) is just 70 cents a day.