[EatSleepTundras]

Toyotas are usually bulletproof but with the issues we've seen with the new Tundra, do you think getting an extended warranty is worth it? If you did get it or inquired at your dealer, how long and how much was the term? Is anyone here thinking to add extended warranty to their Tundra that doesn't already have it?

 

[TundraTime]

I've never been one for getting the extended warranty. I find the plans cost more than what it would to just pay for any repairs. But in certain circumstances it probably would make sense.

 

[EatSleepTundras]

I've never been one for getting the extended warranty. I find the plans cost more than what it would to just pay for any repairs. But in certain circumstances it probably would make sense.

Yeah, I guess if certain things that concern you about the vehicle are covered, then it's worth paying for. But people are sometimes find out at the worst possible time that what they want warrantied, is not covered.

Alternatively, you could just keep setting aside money for when things go outside of the warranty term. If they don't, congrats, you now have extra money to put somewhere else.

Anyone still seriously considering extended warranty should go through this video. The guy was a Toyota master tech and now runs his own shop specializing in servicing Toyotas.

 

[TundraTime]

Yeah, I guess if certain things that concern you about the vehicle are covered, then it's worth paying for. But people are sometimes find out at the worst possible time that what they want warrantied, is not covered.

Alternatively, you could just keep setting aside money for when things go outside of the warranty term. If they don't, congrats, you now have extra money to put somewhere else.

Anyone still seriously considering extended warranty should go through this video. The guy was a Toyota master tech and now runs his own shop specializing in servicing Toyotas.

Yeah that concerns me as well, where you have a warranty and something happens that isn't covered on it somehow.

 

[crober9]

I rarely purchase the extended warranty, but did this time. I was able to get a $0 deductible, bumper to bumper to 120k miles for $2400. The cost of repairs is out of control and figured this was worth the price considering.

 

[manapiko]

I'm debating this same thing, in addition to purchasing the maintenance plan. Seems like a nice piece of mind, but I doubt it covers the costs.

 

[EatSleepTundras]

I'm debating this same thing, in addition to purchasing the maintenance plan. Seems like a nice piece of mind, but I doubt it covers the costs.

Welcome to the forum. What Tundra spec did you get and how long are you planning to keep it? I think putting money aside in a savings or investing account for when costly things go is a good approach. You can't really lose that way.

 

[manapiko]

We'll have our TRD Pro within the next week or so and we're not planning to move on from it for a while, if ever! I'm sooooo damn excited for this truck.

 

[TundraTime]

We'll have our TRD Pro within the next week or so and we're not planning to move on from it for a while, if ever! I'm sooooo damn excited for this truck.

That's awesome @manapiko congrats and welcome to the forum! The maintenance plan wouldn't be the worst thing, depending on what's offered. But the extended warranty is something i'd be wary of. What have you been driving while you wait for the Tundra?

 

[manapiko]

I have an '03 Tacoma that was my pops, a '62 Lincoln continental (selling soon), and a '21 Wrangler. Wifey has been wanting a full size truck for a while now. We saw a solar octane tundra in Tahoe this xmas and that was it for her.