Re: any good independent Toyota or Lexus mechanics in this area?
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Date: March 28, 2008 10:15AM
This is why it's always good to go with a brand that has (1) free maintenance through warranty period, (2) a refundable extended warranty and (3) a refundable maintenance plan that matches the term of the extended warranty. I believe I paid $3,000 for the extended warranty to 100k miles and another $2,500 for the maintenance on my LR3 last year. Yes, it may seem like a lot upfront, but the good thing is that if you don't use it, you get your money back in full 100%.
That means if I sell the truck before the 4yr/50k warranty kicks over to the extended warranty, that's $5500 back in my wallet. If I sell at say 5yr/70k, I get a prorated portion of the funds back based on time and mileage. After I found out what it costs to replace an engine on these suckers ($12,500) and to have the timing belt changed at one particular maintenance interval ($2,700), it's a no brainer. Heck, even a simple brake and rotor job would've cost $900. It's ridiculous. -§