Extended Warranty
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magnumfan
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Shaun McKinsey - Palmiero Toyota
Yes thank you Alaskaman - weather here right now is excellent. Going to take my Harley out for a blast today, if the wife will let me.
98 Fatboy
Shaun 814 336 1061 x 214
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hope that helps
and yes I have my paper work now - its a TOYOTA Factory warranty
joe
alaskaman said:
Yes thank you Alaskaman - weather here right now is excellent. Going to take my Harley out for a blast today, if the wife will let me.
98 Fatboy
Shaun 814 336 1061 x 214
[email protected]
hope that helps
and yes I have my paper work now - its a TOYOTA Factory warranty
joe
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Re: Re: Re: Re: yes thats correct
1. VSC computer & yaw sensor - wanted to pull the truck off the road to the right (not as bad as pulling towards oncoming traffic! LOL)
2. Tachometer went out - entire instrument panel/gauges replaced
3. Trip computer - a back-light LED went out - had to replace entire board
4. Rear JBL tweeter went out
5. Low gear transfer case solenoid failed
6. Lumbar seat motor failed
7. Clunking drive shaft replaced - still no noise!
8. A few minor things I've forgotten, and don't feel like digging out the paper work.
When I got the truck used with 29k on it, I wondered if I should get the extended warranty - because after all, it's a Toyota! I had both service technicians and Shaun tell me while the mechanicals were pretty much bullet proof, however, it was the electronics that will getcha! They were right, as most of those things are electronic or electrical related. (this is supposedly true for all manufacturers these days, with more electronic sophistication)
Another 4R owner in Arizona has had some electronic issues too, and we're thinking that it might have to do with the extreme heat here. Plus, I tow a good sized travel trailer, and there are some 3,000-5,000' climbs out of the Phoenix area. Combine that with well over a 100 degrees, and that is an extreme workout!
So just let me add that the mechanicals have been bullet proof. The temperature gauge NEVER moves, even when pulling the trailer up steep grades in the summer, and the transmission has been great (upgraded cooler/fan & guage). And I figure this - let the things go out that need to, while under warranty. I haven't had any failures (I don't count the clunking drive shaft) in about 20k miles, and I have another 18k to go on the 100k Platinum warranty.
And I think I read that anything that Toyota replaces, if it fails again ANYTIME, they will replace it free - CAN ANYONE CONFIRM THIS?
I think the threads that come up searching "Shaun McKinsey" have the details. Let's see if I remember:JungleJim said:
1. VSC computer & yaw sensor - wanted to pull the truck off the road to the right (not as bad as pulling towards oncoming traffic! LOL)
2. Tachometer went out - entire instrument panel/gauges replaced
3. Trip computer - a back-light LED went out - had to replace entire board
4. Rear JBL tweeter went out
5. Low gear transfer case solenoid failed
6. Lumbar seat motor failed
7. Clunking drive shaft replaced - still no noise!
8. A few minor things I've forgotten, and don't feel like digging out the paper work.
When I got the truck used with 29k on it, I wondered if I should get the extended warranty - because after all, it's a Toyota! I had both service technicians and Shaun tell me while the mechanicals were pretty much bullet proof, however, it was the electronics that will getcha! They were right, as most of those things are electronic or electrical related. (this is supposedly true for all manufacturers these days, with more electronic sophistication)
Another 4R owner in Arizona has had some electronic issues too, and we're thinking that it might have to do with the extreme heat here. Plus, I tow a good sized travel trailer, and there are some 3,000-5,000' climbs out of the Phoenix area. Combine that with well over a 100 degrees, and that is an extreme workout!
So just let me add that the mechanicals have been bullet proof. The temperature gauge NEVER moves, even when pulling the trailer up steep grades in the summer, and the transmission has been great (upgraded cooler/fan & guage). And I figure this - let the things go out that need to, while under warranty. I haven't had any failures (I don't count the clunking drive shaft) in about 20k miles, and I have another 18k to go on the 100k Platinum warranty.
And I think I read that anything that Toyota replaces, if it fails again ANYTIME, they will replace it free - CAN ANYONE CONFIRM THIS?
Re: so I buy insurance
No offense intended. I bought my 4Runner instead of a BMW X5 BECAUSE of Toyotas reputation for relability. I wanted the BMW, but it is totally standard to buy those expensive extended warranty because they are so gawd awful to repair.
I have a 95 Tacoma that has 155,000 and has had nothing but normal maintanance and 1 alternator.
That's not abnormal. And I all I meant to say.
Peace out. :bigok:
magnumfan said:
No offense intended. I bought my 4Runner instead of a BMW X5 BECAUSE of Toyotas reputation for relability. I wanted the BMW, but it is totally standard to buy those expensive extended warranty because they are so gawd awful to repair.
I have a 95 Tacoma that has 155,000 and has had nothing but normal maintanance and 1 alternator.
That's not abnormal. And I all I meant to say.
Peace out. :bigok:
