Who said anything about a "used car"?
ANYWAY... every vehicle I have purchased in all my years...
extended warranty coverage (parts list) and price have all been
in a pre-printed up-sell brochure. And the dealerships would
have fallen all over themselves to get it into my hands, even
when just window shopping. Along with complimentary coffee
and donuts.
THIS time, my CURRENT car is being put under a microscope
to determine the price of a future purchase. And that just does
not sit well with me. There is just "something" about it that is
very off-putting. I always saw a warranty as being a line-item
PRODUCT on the final bill of sale.
I knew this time would come (new car) after 14 years and I've
dreaded every thought. They are ALL out to simply screw you over
in any way, shape or form. Maybe that's why I keep my vehicles
for so long... to simply AVOID this crap. (Wish the broker was
still in business... last 3 cars... but I suppose one should retire when
they hit 90+ years old.)
:: sigh ::
Thought it was an innocuous question.
My only takeaway is that something has changed since
the last time I bought a car. Yep, 14 years. It simply
came off to me as a jaw-dropper. POSSIBLY I should
not have been surprised, at all. Call me "insulated".
"Under a rock." "Luddite" in one manner or form.
I suppose they need to keep the house odds in their
favour in some way and have decided a dynamic algorithm
is the way to go rather than prix fixe. Still does not make
it right or that I will play along willfully.
Bear, it's currently one of the worst times in history to
buy a car, IMHO.
They don't have to deal with you or be nice at all. There's a complete shortage and HIGH demand. There's no reason for them to offer the EW unless they're making money via kickbacks, and that company rating YOU on how you treated/drove your current car is making extra $$$ margin that way. They don't have to be nice right now either.
It's a seller's market for new cars.
P.S.
You're "nuts" to
buy one now UNLESS you have drastic need (no offense). Even used cars are hard to come
buy. If you can put it off a year or so, I would. But I'm guessing/predicting the future here.
too late in the day for a nap 
