Dtrain500

I recently purchased a 2006 Lexus IS250 with 60,000 miles. The car seems to be in good shape, but I'm considering the purchase of an extended warranty. The warranty I'm considering lasts 4 year and costs $1,800. There is also a $100 deductible per service. It covers everything but cosmetic and service repairs. Is a warranty a waste of money? Will I spend $1,800 in repairs over 4 years without the warranty?

quick123

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An extended warranty can be a huge help if you aren't a DIY kind of person, or if you don't have any ties to a service facility...we were just talking about how replacing a side view mirror actuator was over $500, so a warranty could be worth it...

$1800 is on the high side of warranties, and especially with a $100 deductable...call Fidelity (1-800-327-5172) and ask them about options...we deal with them everyday and they are not a pain like other companies...

n8236

quick123....u say 1800 is on the high end...what is considered a good or reasonable deal? I work very far now and I drive A LOT, so the warranty could come in handy.

CleverName

With a Direct Injected engine (see carbon buildup thread) You may find 1800 cheap compaired to the cost of removing the heads for cleaning.....

I just got my IS 350 and had them put a 4 year 0 ded (paid 2000 for it). on it. I learned my ML woofer (or amp) is blown, and may have a bad busing up front, so should start to see cash back soon!

Vince

n8236

http://www.lexusfinancial.com/consum...elected=IS_350

Is this expensive?

quick123

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The Lexus warranty is probably the best you can get, but keep in mind that there are still items that they will not cover (always check the fine print)...$1800 with a $100 deductable is high, you can see that the Lexus one is 4 years-$50 deductable-$1800...check with Fidelity, their platinum warranty covers just about as much as Lexus and should cost less

quick123

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You don't need to remove the heads to clean out the carbon deposits...just using a good top engine cleaner should do the trick

E6BAV8R

Well, the main thing I think to keep in mind here is that the warranty will NOT be from Lexus. That can be a big factor in considering the type of work that will be done.

quick123

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^^^ Don't understand this...

axis77

Im thinking once your vehicle hits either A.) 4 years from the date of you purchasing brand new from the lot, or B.) the car reaches 50k the factory warranty becomes invalid and you cant purchase a lexus extended warranty unless your under the factory 4 years or 50k. So for you i believe what people are saying is you can go to a third party and purchase a similar warranty for your vehicle.
But if you like you can give Troy Dietrich from Toyota of Greenfield a call. Thats where I recently purchased my Platinum 100k or 4 years $0 Deductible warranty ....

A1Lexis

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If you are looking for the Lexus Platinum warranty, check out this thread for contact info. and save some $$
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gre...-warranty.html