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2021 Lexus ES — extended warranty on a used luxury car

BatteryRoadie551Community StarterAug 31, 20262021 Lexus ES 350San Diego
2021 Lexus ES 350, about 35,500 miles. I am buying a used luxury car just outside factory warranty. Dealer is offering a service contract that is not cheap. What exclusions, labor caps, deductibles and claim rules should I read before deciding?
apr
0.56
location
San Diego
ppi planned
term months
60
asking price
17000
dealer addons
495
dealer doc fee
85
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PistonDaily566Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 1, 2026permalink
I'd slow the salesperson down here. In San Diego, insurance quotes flipped a 2021 Lexus ES comparison for me more than the sale price did. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. No need to make it theatrical. If the title is messy I'm out, full stop.
RustBeltMom362Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 2, 2026permalink
Hard-won lesson from my last deal: GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2021 Lexus ES numbers without them. Do that before you talk monthly again. On “extended warranty on a used luxury car,” that was the fork that mattered for me. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' That's my plan before I call anyone.
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