i got a 2005 rs 2.0 the other day, and am pretty sure i got screwed on the extended warranty. i got charged $2k for only a 3yr/36k mile "bumper to bumper" warranty. obviously its out of the original manufacturer protection, but i am wondering with how reliable scions/toyotas are supposed to be, is it really necessary anyways? and if you opted for an extended warranty, how much did you pay and from where?

 

I had my car for 4 years now and haven't got a problem, I did get the warrantty but didn't use it at all. TBH it may help but its up to you. I was ____ed cause i was a sucker into LOL. especially if you know can DIY or have friends ( like us ) that can help you on forums and IRL

 

Get your money back dont fall for the extended warranty scam many people get them but very very few every use it. And a lot of stuff that may go out will not be covered under the warranty. Use the money and do a tune up on the car there any many DIY's that can help you.

 

thats what ive been thinking. another note, should i keep the GAP insurance?

 

Well it really depends on how much you owe on the car and how much your paying a month for the GAP insurance.

 

If you know that you will be negative (owe the bank more than the car is worth) then keep the gap insurance.
Check with your insurance company and see if they offer gap insurance then go with whatever is cheaper.

 

I've never had anything go wrong with my tC, but I used to own a Mini Cooper that blew it's transmission. The transmission was replaced with a new unit, and some other things were repaired at the same time. What would of cost over $4000 only cost me a $50 deduct-able because I got an extended warranty. That being said though I've had this tC almost as long that Mini and I've had no problems.

 

ugh, i just dont know...

 

I just figure I'd rather be safe than sorry.