re: Exactly how stupid am I: Car warranty edition.

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So, you are stating that the dealership sold you something that they will lose money on?

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not at all. I understand the statistics dealing with parts failures. The set their warranty based on that. I would never buy an extended warranty for those types of items.

Now windshields and tires don't fail in the same way as other parts. I've personally replaced two windshields and have chips in two additional windshields over the last 2 years. I've also replaced 3 tires and patched others recently. Some of these tires were brand new. Those issues have absolutely nothing to do with expected failure life of component parts. Those are due to the driving conditions I face regularly. In that way, yes I believe I may.... may come out good on this. It's not a guarantee, but it may be a logical chance to take. Plus, the cost for me to replace it is not equal to the cost for Lexus. They could still come out ahead even if I make claims.

I've read where windshields with rain sensors and pre-collision radar sensors can run over $1500 installed. One windshield would make it worth it over the 5 years. I have yet to drive a five year span without a windshield Crack. But again, I know that's no guarantee.

I'm definitely second guessing myself, but at the same time it may turn out okay.

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$720 vs a $700 note

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Wayyy less than that. Even with the warranty, my new note is less than what I have been paying for a VW Jetta (again, thanks to VW for making the buyback right and getting me a solid down payment). So there's that