2nd trip to the dealer in 1 week

A squeaky driveshaft was replaced today. Ungreasable ujoints were noisy and I was shocked that the entire driveshaft (propellor assembly) was replaced. Only 86 miles left on the 3/36K warranty, so if it is going to break, let it happen now! Dealer has been good about resolving my issues quickly and providing a loaner. I can get use to the Prius loaner fuel efficiency!

 

You only have 86 miles left on a 36k warranty on a 2016 model???

 

Yup

 

Wow

 

technically speaking, I believe your issue is covered under the Powertrain Warranty, which is 6/60,000... but yeah, I get your point.

 

OP should verify with his dealer for peace of mind.

 

Basic Coverage - 36 months/36,000 miles (all components other than normal wear and maintenance items).

Powertrain Coverage - 60 months/60,000 miles (engine, transmission/transaxle, front-wheel-drive system, rear-wheel drive, seatbelts and airbags).

Engine:
Cylinder block and head and all internal parts, timing gears and gaskets, timing chain/belt and cover, flywheel, valve covers, oil pan, oil pump, engine mounts, turbocharger housing and all internal parts, supercharger housing and all internal parts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals and gaskets.

Transmission:
Case and all internal parts, torque converter, clutch cover, transmission mounts, transfer case and all internal parts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets.

Front wheel drive system:
Axle housing and all internal parts, propeller shafts, U-joints, axle shafts, drive shafts, bearings, supports, seals and gaskets.

Rear wheel drive system:
Axle housing and all internal parts, propeller shafts, U-joints, axle shafts, drive shafts, bearings, supports, seals and gaskets.



Rust-Through Coverage[1] 60 months/unlimited miles (corrosion perforation of sheet metal).

 

holy shit how much do you drive a day?

 

I am retired and all of these miles are fun miles driving around and going places.

A couple of weeks ago at a breakfast place my spouse said that she always wanted to visit Santa Fe, NM, so we left from the breakfast place and drove 12 hrs. to Santa Fe. We bought clothes and supplies for a few days when we got there. Ad hoc trips are the best.

My 8 month old Land Cruiser also has 20K miles on the clock.

 

Mannys is trying for the 1 million mile club and at this rate he just might do it. I'm a light weight with only 129,000

 

405K miles in 4 years on a previous gen2 Tacoma. Also, the gen2 never needed additional transmission fluid.

 

sounds like you might be money ahead to get extended warranty..

 

No extended warranties for me on any vehicle. I will keep the $2K fee in my pocket. This has been my strategy over the 30+ new cars I have owned over the years and I am way ahead so far.

 

This is the kind of life I want....

 

It is all good! Started planning for retirement when I got out of graduate school in my mid twenties and it is all paying off now.

 

I envy you. 30 more years for me.

 

You are my new hero! I aspire to do what you do...

 

Year and a half for me...if all goes well...not that I'm counting or anything.

 

BKill - 18 months will be here in nothing flat. Retirement is great.

Dunkindonuts - plan and save for your retirement while you are young. Saving something is better than saving nothing. Good luck.

 

+1, never buy one on anything. I could pay cash for a Tacoma with the money I have saved by adhering to that policy. If I think I need to buy an extended warranty then I ask myself if I really should be buying that product.