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  1. Newtothewheels

    Newtothewheels New Member

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    Hey everyone,

    I'm a fairly new Prius to be owner. I went to the dealer and did my homework on a Prius 2010 Gen 2 I believe. This car is so sweet and it's not a bad price! I'm very lucky to have this car waiting for me on the lot! Question, should I have extended warranty? The warranty is expired and I am not sure what to do. Btw I'm a first time driver.
     
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    Welcome !
    How many miles on the car?
    Do you think car was always owned in NY? If so you have CARB warranty to 150000 miles
     
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    72K and I think it bought in NY but then used VT
     
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    It sounds good! You might want to confirm CARB coverage with Toyota.
    The only 2 things that matter to Toyota (for extended CARB warranty to 10-yr and 150000 miles) is where it was orig bought/registered and where it is now. Both NY and VT are full CARB states, so it sounds like your vechicle qualifies automatically. Other than that, I am not a big of purchase of extra extended warranty.
     
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    what are they offering for extended warranty, and how much?
     
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    If it is a 2010 (like mine), it is a Generation 3.
     
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    I didn't ask them, I am not going to get extended warranty on it.
     
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    What is CARB? I am such a newbie
     
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    It's the California standard that CA, NY and about 10 others states adhere to. So you get a longer warranty on the major parts like hybrid battery...kind of a nice extra. But Toyota has very special rules to qualify but it sounds like you are good on it.
     
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    can you get the ownership and maintenance history?
     
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    Yes, I have all of that and the carfax.
     
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    well done!(y)
     
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    If it wasn't for this forum I wouldn't know what to do!
     
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    all the best!(y)
     
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    Thanks
     
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    First time driver?
    As in a Prius is the first car you've ever driven?
     
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    Congratulations! I really love the second generation Prius, had one for my own! :)
     
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    Thank you it is amazing!
     
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