New - Used - NX200t in the family (and questions)
01-03-19, 09:03 AM
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New - Used - NX200t in the family (and questions)
Hi all,
So long story short, I wanted a NX for myself and been shopping for one since this summer. My truck now being used only for commuting, I wanted something smaller, and to be honest, more luxurious. My girlfriend ended up blind-siding me (lol) last Saturday and bought a used fully loaded 2015 (F-Sport 3) with low mileage for a decent price (very good deal actually!).
I will post pictures when we'll pick it up at the stealership. In the meanwhile, if a few NX owners could give me their thoughts and answer the following questions, I would appreciate it!
1- Remote starter: Do you have one? Aftermarket? Genuine? I'm aware Lexus is a pain in the a** with remote starter and we don't want a second fob, so I'm looking to buy the plug and play that will work with the OEM fob since the vehicle is parked outside and it's damn cold in winter.
2- Extended warranty : What do you think? If I may ask, was your extended warranty expensive? Toyota is known for its reliability, but mechanic being mechanic and will all the technologies in it, I'm wondering if it would be worth it to buy an extra 2 year on the basic warranty (full coverage) - for the time she plans on keeping it. I bought one on my 2011 IS250 and I ended up using it 1 year after for a faulty piece in the steering column (1500$ charge). Needless to say that I was happy I had bought it.
The vehicle's basic warranty expires in April 2019 and the power train warranty expires in April 2021, so we still have a few months left before making a decision.
Thanks in advance!
So long story short, I wanted a NX for myself and been shopping for one since this summer. My truck now being used only for commuting, I wanted something smaller, and to be honest, more luxurious. My girlfriend ended up blind-siding me (lol) last Saturday and bought a used fully loaded 2015 (F-Sport 3) with low mileage for a decent price (very good deal actually!).
I will post pictures when we'll pick it up at the stealership. In the meanwhile, if a few NX owners could give me their thoughts and answer the following questions, I would appreciate it!
1- Remote starter: Do you have one? Aftermarket? Genuine? I'm aware Lexus is a pain in the a** with remote starter and we don't want a second fob, so I'm looking to buy the plug and play that will work with the OEM fob since the vehicle is parked outside and it's damn cold in winter.
2- Extended warranty : What do you think? If I may ask, was your extended warranty expensive? Toyota is known for its reliability, but mechanic being mechanic and will all the technologies in it, I'm wondering if it would be worth it to buy an extra 2 year on the basic warranty (full coverage) - for the time she plans on keeping it. I bought one on my 2011 IS250 and I ended up using it 1 year after for a faulty piece in the steering column (1500$ charge). Needless to say that I was happy I had bought it.
The vehicle's basic warranty expires in April 2019 and the power train warranty expires in April 2021, so we still have a few months left before making a decision.
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by Eduskator; 01-03-19 at 09:09 AM.
01-03-19, 02:22 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...e-starter.html
Extended warranty makes sense only if you were to keep car very long or put ton of miles on it, so you run out of mileage warranty fast..
Please, do not call dealers stealership. They are just like you and me and not all of them are dirty bastards. I actually know quite a few very decent ones and folks working there. Remember - whoever is without the sin himself, let him cast the first rock. And not a single hand raised....
Extended warranty makes sense only if you were to keep car very long or put ton of miles on it, so you run out of mileage warranty fast..
Please, do not call dealers stealership. They are just like you and me and not all of them are dirty bastards. I actually know quite a few very decent ones and folks working there. Remember - whoever is without the sin himself, let him cast the first rock. And not a single hand raised....
01-04-19, 08:40 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/nx-...e-starter.html
Extended warranty makes sense only if you were to keep car very long or put ton of miles on it, so you run out of mileage warranty fast..
Please, do not call dealers stealership. They are just like you and me and not all of them are dirty bastards. I actually know quite a few very decent ones and folks working there. Remember - whoever is without the sin himself, let him cast the first rock. And not a single hand raised....
Extended warranty makes sense only if you were to keep car very long or put ton of miles on it, so you run out of mileage warranty fast..
Please, do not call dealers stealership. They are just like you and me and not all of them are dirty bastards. I actually know quite a few very decent ones and folks working there. Remember - whoever is without the sin himself, let him cast the first rock. And not a single hand raised....
I'm my case, mileage is not an issue, the end of the warranty is (April 2019). We're only considering the extended warranty to cover the extra period of time we'll own it since hey...who likes to pay for expensive repairs on top of its monthly loan payments?
Last edited by Eduskator; 01-04-19 at 08:48 AM.
01-04-19, 02:19 PM
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Don't you have 6 yrs power train? What puts you into 2021?
Powertrain Warranty
The Powertrain Warranty is for 72 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Except for the situations listed on the Basic Warranty page, this warranty covers repairs needed to fix defects in materials or workmanship of any component listed below:
- Engine: Cylinder block and head and all internal parts, timing belt and cover, flywheel, oil pan, water pump, fuel pump, engine mounts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets.
- Transmission and Transaxle: Case and all internal parts, torque converter, clutch cover, mounts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets.
- Front-Wheel Drive System: Driveshaft, axle, hub, bearings, seals and gaskets.
- Rear-Wheel Drive System: Differential carrier assembly, driveshaft, axle carrier, axle case, axle bearing, axle shaft and gaskets.
01-04-19, 03:18 PM
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1- Remote starter: Do you have one? Aftermarket? Genuine? I'm aware Lexus is a pain in the a** with remote starter and we don't want a second fob, so I'm looking to buy the plug and play that will work with the OEM fob since the vehicle is parked outside and it's damn cold in winter...
As for your relation with dealership, I don’t know which one you are talking about but as you are in my area I can root for the Lexus dealer in Laval, QC. From my first visit (7 months before buying) up to my visit last month for a Lexus recall I am fully satisfied and I’m a demanding customer !
01-05-19, 08:10 PM
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Don't you have 6 yrs power train? What puts you into 2021?
Powertrain Warranty
The Powertrain Warranty is for 72 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Except for the situations listed on the Basic Warranty page, this warranty covers repairs needed to fix defects in materials or workmanship of any component listed below:
- Engine: Cylinder block and head and all internal parts, timing belt and cover, flywheel, oil pan, water pump, fuel pump, engine mounts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets.
- Transmission and Transaxle: Case and all internal parts, torque converter, clutch cover, mounts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets.
- Front-Wheel Drive System: Driveshaft, axle, hub, bearings, seals and gaskets.
- Rear-Wheel Drive System: Differential carrier assembly, driveshaft, axle carrier, axle case, axle bearing, axle shaft and gaskets.
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01-05-19, 08:12 PM
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I’m pretty sure you’ll end up like me with a second keyfob like there is no other option in Canada even on my 2018. There is a full thread, that I started, on the subject. One more important point, the OEM keyfob has a very low power transmitter, works from a few dozens feet but not more than that.
As for your relation with dealership, I don’t know which one you are talking about but as you are in my area I can root for the Lexus dealer in Laval, QC. From my first visit (7 months before buying) up to my visit last month for a Lexus recall I am fully satisfied and I’m a demanding customer !
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