For those who have purchased new cars, did you also purchase extended warranties and/or maintenance plans?

For those who have purchased new cars, did you also purchase extended warranties and/or maintenance plans?
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answer:I almost never take any of those “deals.” I loathe all that bullshit when you sit down with the finance people, and it’s part of why I hate buying cars. He looked baffled either because he truly believes what he is selling and thinks in a monthly payment way for everything in his own life (like the mortgage brokers who bought ridiculous mortgages even for themselves and lost their homes in the economic downturn). Or, he gets a commission or lots if pressure to sell that stuff and he was just playing you with his look on his face. Either way don’t give a damn for a second what some shark in a dealership says or what look he has in his face. I almost always feel exhausted and nearly abused buying a car. I hate it. Just when you think you’re done with the haggling and decision making they bring it on again in the finance room.
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