I would like to seek advise from those mechanically incline members on purchase of ECP for 2010 4Runner Trail Edition. Experiences with ECP on Toyota SUV are welcome as well.
This is a new model year for 4Runner with limited production. There may only be a limited number of these vehicles on the road in the future, due low demand on full frame vehicles with poor gas mileage. Not to mention service and part may be limited as a result to dealerships only. The 4Runner Trail edition comes with standard KDSS in Canada[COLOR=black]. . This technology is not available on any other Toyota and only available on very limited number of Lexus in Canada.
I am low mileage user, using the vehicle for recreational purposes including hunting in Ontario (not an off road driver for the sake of off roading). My annual mileage is approximately 15,000klm to 20,000klm (9000 to 12000 miles).
The cost of ECP for 7years / 160,000 Klm (100,000 mil) is $2,500. I can probably get this ECP for $2,200.
The cost of ECP for 7years / 160,000 Klm (100,000 mil) is $2,500. I can probably get this ECP for $2,200.
Do you recommend purchasing this ECP?
Thank You,
It is like buying extra insurance. Do you need it? No one can know for sure. You already have a 3 yr 60k full comprehensive package c/w 24 hr roadside assistance. Powertrain is covered for 5 yr 100k. Major Emission control components 8 yr 130k. I had bought the ECP for my pevious Highlanders ('02 & '06) and have it on my '09. All were/are 48 month leases. The only time ECP was used was to replace a tire on my '06 after the 3 yr warranty ran out. No hassle. Never saw the bill. So as of now, I would have been ahead $ wise by not buying ECP. But it does give you peace of mind. As for the vehicle being in limited production, as you say, I wouldn't let that affect my decision. Your annual mileage is about the same as mine and realistically, there shouldn't be any major problems. But who can know for sure? If I was going to keep it 7 years and the cost was affordable for me, I would likely go for it.
Peter
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It is like buying extra insurance. Do you need it? No one can know for sure. You already have a 3 yr 60k full comprehensive package c/w 24 hr roadside assistance. Powertrain is covered for 5 yr 100k. Major Emission control components 8 yr 130k. I had bought the ECP for my pevious Highlanders ('02 & '06) and have it on my '09. All were/are 48 month leases. The only time ECP was used was to replace a tire on my '06 after the 3 yr warranty ran out. No hassle. Never saw the bill. So as of now, I would have been ahead $ wise by not buying ECP. But it does give you peace of mind. As for the vehicle being in limited production, as you say, I wouldn't let that affect my decision. Your annual mileage is about the same as mine and realistically, there shouldn't be any major problems. But who can know for sure? If I was going to keep it 7 years and the cost was affordable for me, I would likely go for it.
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2010 4Ruuner -ECP ?
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