Rx300 Extended Warranty

[GAguitar]

My 2001 RX300 manufatures warranty expires on Saturday. I currently have 43K miles. There have been no real problems so far. I really rely on my car and don't want to get stuck if something happens once the warranty runs out. I know Lexus is a great car company and has the reputation to back. I had warranty work done not to long ago to replace two servo motors. The cost would have been $840.00 if I wasn't covered under a warranty. That's scary.

Do you recommend purchasing an extended warranty. Who is the best company to get from? Anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks!

Edited May 27, 2005 by GAguitar

[cruznroadking]

I would buy the warranty only if you plan on keeping the car for at least another 4 or 5 years. I bought an the Lexus extended warranty for my first Lexus in 1994 but have not bought for the last 3 because I lease now. I owned my first Lexus for 8 years & it paid for itself in the later years.

[LexKid630]

how many miles on your rx300 so far? If you're close to 60-70K miles, get the warranty if you plan on keeping the rx over 80k miles.

My 1999 rx300 transmision (a $4400 job) went out at 79k miles. I wish i had the extended warranty. On my 2003 rx300 i got the 6 year warranty at purchase, but i ended up selling it last month because of all the other problems with it. Even if it was under a warranty, i hated taking it back every time it broke. It's just bound to happen sooner or later. It's safe to have.

[melhadri]

Buy a Lexus Warranty and if you decide to get rid of the car, sell the warranty with it for the price you bought it.

[Lexusfreak]

Buy a Lexus Warranty and if you decide to get rid of the car, sell the warranty with it for the price you bought it.

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Agreed! I'd go with the 'Lexus' extended warranty & nothing else personally. I have the coverage on my 01 ES, knock on wood, I haven't needed it yet as the car has been flawless, but I have piece of mind until 120,000 miles or 2 years (car has only 58,000 miles currently). B)

[GAguitar]

how many miles on your rx300 so far?    If you're close to 60-70K miles, get the warranty if you plan on keeping the rx over 80k miles.

My 1999 rx300 transmision (a $4400 job) went out at 79k miles. I wish i had the extended warranty. On my 2003 rx300 i got the 6 year warranty at purchase, but i ended up selling it last month because of all the other problems with it. Even if it was under a warranty, i hated taking it back every time it broke. It's just bound to happen sooner or later. It's safe to have.

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Hello,

Thanks for the info. I have 43K on my rx300. i got a price from Protective Insurance/ Costguard for $1,140.00 for 4 years or 50k bumper to bumper.

Any suggestions?

[LexKid630]

does this mean it's only good until you HIT 50k miles? or for 50k miles more?

you won't have any problems until about 60-70k miles on an rx300

[GAguitar]

does this mean it's only good until you HIT 50k miles? or for 50k miles more?

you won't have any problems until about 60-70k miles on an rx300

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The original warranty is for 4 years or 50K. I haven't used the mileage so the time period is in effect and actually expires tomorrow. this is what the Lexus dealership told me.