Chris,
This would be a touchy subject since you will get responses from both sides of the spectrum. Some will say you need it and others will definitely steer you away from it. IMHO, it totally depends on each person's situation.
Since you plan to keep the vehicle for a long time, it will be an advantage to have the extended warranty and also you have the first model year. When these things break apart, can you imagine how much would be the labor and parts cost that the dealer will charge?
On the flipside, it is a TOYOTA, and they seldom fall apart.
I got the warranty when I purchased the SQ from Longo. It was $1100 for 6 years/100,000 miles(0 deductible with $50/day car rental reimbursement). I believe you could still buy the warranty before your 3 years/36,000 miles expires. Call the Toyota dealers and search the internet, you could get varying quotes from $1000 to $1700.
BTW, I read the article of the white SQ from CAR and AUDIO. That is a nice ride esp. the set-up of the amplifiers. That is the same tire and rim set-up that I am looking right now, MAIDO MS5, but in chrome though with 295/45/20 Yoko's or Pirelli's.
talk to you later,
Allan
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