Do I get the dealer's Ceramic coating? Extended Warranty?

Picking up my new 2025 Limited iForce Max 4Runner in a few days. Black with portobello interior.

Do I get the ceramic coating and whatever it is they "do" to the inside? YES, I know there are tons of other threads about this, but I'm wondering specifically on the new models (maybe something has changed) I believe it's gonna cost me $880 at the dealership.

And yes to the extended warranty, right? (so much electrical....and the hybrid factor...)

I also am seriously thinking about applying the undercoat in the fall (I'm in Michigan....lots of road salt). Not sure how much that will be, won't be from the dealer, but I think that's def worth it considering the salt in Michigan winters.

I'm not an offroader. Just a family car with dogs....driving highway a lot.

 

Dealers make a lot of money up selling addons. Specifically, ceramic coating would be better and cheaper if you do it at a shop that specializes in it.

As to extended warranty - make sure a) this is Toyota extended warranty and not some third-party; b) haggle on the price.

DO NOT apply tar-based undercoating, it will ruin your truck. _ONLY_ use oil or lanolin based sprays like Krown or Fluid Film.

Also, make sure to do your first oil change early. 6th gens are turbo and sensitive to oil. You can't go 10K between oil changes unless it is all highway.

Enjoy your new truck.

 

I would drop anything that could be left off of the invoice... And then address it separately on my terms. This way you can ensure it actually gets performed. I will not go into my experience and opinions, but each gives lots of leeway to ensure that it has not even been applied by the selling vendor.

 

not a fan of extended warranties. If you feel the need to do something like that just put 300.00 a month in an account and use it for any fix outside of the factory/powertrain warranty. 67% of all warranties never get used. Ask me how I know? I work for a reputable extended warranty company.

 

The only thing I can offer is this: If you do choose to get any or all of these options DO NOT let the dealership include them into your auto-loan. You don't want to finance these. It'll make your monthy payment go up and that $800 you paid for the ceramic coating will baloon up in price thanks to the finance charges. Eventually it will cost you $1100 or more.

Always pay for extras like this (plus TT&L) separately.

 

Yeah, dealer tried to sell me a warranty on my 4R. I told him if i wanted to buy an extended warranty i would have bought a Ford.

Didn't need anything, 100k now.

There is better than dealer ceramic now.

 

Personal opinion, avoid buying anything from the guy in the back room at the dealership. All of those warranties, packages, etc., can be purchased after the fact, on your own, for way better prices.

My rule of thumb, unless its on the original window sticker (not the dealer addendum), do not pay for it. These are methods the dealerships use to pad their pockets.

 

The ceramic they do it meh. A detailer can do a better job for just about the same money.

Always but shop around for it. Other dealers can sell it to you. There was a hookup from a dealer elsewhere but someone opened their mouth and ruined it for everyone. Toyota are not issue free as most will have your believe. On my Tacoma, the extended warranty covered headlights, windshield resealing, front prop shaft and spring packs.

 

I had my 2020 Tacoma "Ceramic coated" by the dealership when I did not know any better. While they did a great job on the cut and polish, they ceramic coating they used was garbage. I am actually pretty sure they just used a ceramic spray of some sort.

It lost its hydrophobic qualities after just a couple months even with proper maintenance, and they had to re-apply it numerous times before they ended up refunding me for it after I complained. Just find a reputable detail shop to do it right.

 

I had my Tacoma ceramic coated (and the guy did a good buff/polish job on it - to get out the swirl/spider webmarks). I had the entire thing done for $690. That was after 2yrs of abuse. Oh, after I had it done, it stayed cleaner longer and got cleaner faster. It was worth it. People always commented how much my Tacoma shined and had a "Wet" look to it.

In a few months, I'm going to do the same to my SloRunner. When I run my finger across a body panel, I can feel the gritty-ness. After it gets a ceramic coating, it will feel like wet glass. Nice and smoooooth.

 

I see your Barcelona and raise you...the greatest color of all time..VOODOO BLUE!

 

That was the colour I wanted. However buying during Covid, and wanting a manual transmission meant I had to settle. When I bought my 4Runner, I told them I wanted Lime Rush, and would not settle. Waited three months but it happened!

 

If you feel you need the extended warranty 99 times out of 100 dont get it from the selling dealer. First you can wait till the 3/36 is almost done to get the Toyota extended warranty. Then look through the forums for dealers who will sell Toyota extended warranties for just above cost. My selling dealer tried to get me to buy the 10/125K for $4500, then cuz I was a nice guy he cut it to $3900. I nicely said no. I contacted the recommended dealer over on the 6G 4Runner forum and was quoted $1795 for the Toyota Gold 10/125K. Still may not get it but at least I know where to shop for it. Same thing goes for any brand of car, at least in my experience.