Recent content by Bob

It wasn't easy. Multiple unreturned phone calls over a two day period followed by a complaint to the woman answering the phone and a kick "upstairs" to an alleged supervisor. Jeesh...made me think about whether I really wanted to do the buyout.

I saw the Bolt at the LA Auto show a couple of weeks ago, but it was not available for driving. Decent vehicle, but my wife did not like the interior...she thought it looked kind of cheap and plasticy. We got to drive the Mercedes B-class (nice interior and ride but limp acceleration) and the...

Thanks, Tony. I got a copy of the warranty Agreement from the dealer and see what you and Incred are talking about. I'm good to go. Thanks to both of you for the guidance. Bob

Good points, Incred. I'm feeling alot better about it now. Thanks for the prompt response. Bob

I did a bit more research. It appears that the ECU (and other drivetrain electronics) are explicitly covered for 5 years/60K miles under the original "new car" warranty. (see http://www.myrav4ev.com/docs/RAV4EV_Warranty_and_Maintenance.pdf ) so my concerns about the extended warranty may (?)...

Thanks for the response, Miimura. The word "mechanical" is still in there and, in the event of a dispute, could become a serious issue IMHO unless Toyota has a record of interpreting the phrase in our favor. The "Everything is covered" language you quoted is for mechanical failure, and the...

I am in the process of getting an extended warranty on our 2013 RAV-EV, and appreciate all the info you folks have posted. It has been very helpful!! One question: I looked at the Toyota brochure on the warranty and (1) it is directed only to ICE and hybrid vehicles, and (2) states that it...