I just got the r.o. for the leaking Water Pump and transfer output shaft seal replacement, that would've been an 800 dollar owie...so I am now at least 400 ahead of the cost to add the 100,000 miles of additional factory coverage. (I purchased a certified used FJ in 2010, and have coverage until November of this year.
I was a Finance and Insurance Mgr at various dealerships for about 15 years, and would always advise customers that "you never want to be 'Customer B' when you are waiting for your car to be checked out at the dealership's service dept.
'Customer A' has factory coverage that is underwritten by Toyota and covers most all the drivetrain components, "Customer B" has to shell out whatever the cost may be for all repairs.
Sounds corny, but I want to say that as long as you don't pay too much for the Toyota extended coverage, it's generally a good bet that it will pay for itself.
Also want to plug Stone's Toyota in Rexburg, Idaho for being a great place to have your FJ serviced. The service rates are about half price , compared to any dealer in California. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and honest.
I may live in San Francisco, but find that a short 1000 mile trip to Idaho is worth it in terms of care for my FJ, and the trout are bigger.
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I was a Finance and Insurance Mgr at various dealerships for about 15 years, and would always advise customers that "you never want to be 'Customer B' when you are waiting for your car to be checked out at the dealership's service dept.
'Customer A' has factory coverage that is underwritten by Toyota and covers most all the drivetrain components, "Customer B" has to shell out whatever the cost may be for all repairs.
Sounds corny, but I want to say that as long as you don't pay too much for the Toyota extended coverage, it's generally a good bet that it will pay for itself.
Also want to plug Stone's Toyota in Rexburg, Idaho for being a great place to have your FJ serviced. The service rates are about half price , compared to any dealer in California. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and honest.
I may live in San Francisco, but find that a short 1000 mile trip to Idaho is worth it in terms of care for my FJ, and the trout are bigger.
:smile
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