On Jul 9, 2009, at 16:44 , Justin Foster wrote:

> can anyone tell me if getting an extended warranty is needed? I've
> had my Prius for 5 years now, and other than the 8 year battery
> warranty, I think I am not covered. What is the usual cost of
> extended warranties and what do they actually cover? Thanks.

You had to buy the Toyota warranty before 3 yrs or 36,000 miles, so
that ship has sailed.

You're best bet is to put the $1,500 the third party warranty would
cost you in a bank account and every time something is wrong with your
car deny yourself the claim. That will accomplish the same thing as a
3rd party warranty, but you'll still have $1,500 in the bank. ;o)