Warranty?

[MarshallCook]

Hi Everyone,

I'm purchasing my first LC-like vehicle. A 2004 LX with 95k miles on it. Would you suggest buying any kind of warranty with the vehicle? Lord knows they have all kinds from bumper to bumper to engine and tranny etc.

Thoughts?
Thanks.

Marshall

 

[PADDO]

Hi Everyone,

I'm purchasing my first LC-like vehicle. A 2004 LX with 95k miles on it. Would you suggest buying any kind of warranty with the vehicle? Lord knows they have all kinds from bumper to bumper to engine and tranny etc.

Thoughts?
Thanks.

Marshall

You'll get answers ranging from definitely no to definitely yes. On my experience I'd say no. Had my 03 for close to 9 years and 90k miles. The only failure I have had was the SRS module 2.5 years ago @ 100k miles at $850ish to replace, unlikely any warranty I would have purchased would have covered that repair and still have been affordable. Rest has been routine maintenance costs. What's more important is service history and evidence of maintenance, good to great overall condition, 90K service, wheel bearings re greased, AHC serviced. Just keep on top of the routine things and enjoy the outstanding reliability. But if a legitimate, comprehensive warranty was thrown into the deal for pennies that might change things....

 

[TXLX100]

There are VERY few non-manufacturer sponsored "warranties" that offer any real value. I quote warranty because they aren't actual warranties, it's a service agreement/plan. If you can get a manufacturer sponsored plan, those are usually just a step down from the original factory warranty. You won't be able to get that on a 2005 w/80k on it.

If something is offered to you, ask them what IS covered and what IS NOT covered and that should give you a fair idea of if it's any good. Ask them if OEM parts are included. Ask them their policy on seepage vs. a leak... They like to say some seepage is normal (basically if it's not hitting the ground they won't cover it). If it doesn't cover at least water pump leak, radiator, engine seals, transmission and seals, drive line components, suspensions components, power steering rack, starter, all non-wear brake components, oxygen sensors, etc.... I would think its worth next to nothing.

Also, they (aftermarket service plan people) often disagree with the shops on the flag time to do a repair, which leaves the vehicle owner to pick up the rest.

 

[studawg]

NO

edit: AHC might change that. Of course, I wouldnt buy an LC with AHC or any LX470+ to begin with.

 

[MarshallCook]

is AHC adjustable hieght control?

 

[patrickfinley]

Does an 04 with 95k even fit the criteria for a legitimate warranty? If you feel you need a warranty do plenty of research on it to make sure it's not garbage.

I have a warranty on my 04 that is going to expire in a few months, I bought it years ago. It was a $2500 warranty and I've had $900 in warranty covered repairs. It didn't pan out for me, I lost money buying the warranty. That's not to say your 04 may or may not have issues in the next several years. Even though the Land Cruiser/LX is very reliable, there are lots of gadgets and gizmo's these days in the trucks that can go wrong.