u/the_good_bad_ugly — reddlx

Is the extended warranty on electronics and 10 service maintenance package worth $2.6K USD worth it for a SXP hybrid?

Price before tax - $51360

Final OTD (For Bay area, CA) - $57000

I am also thinking of reaching out to out-of-state dealers but not sure if there will be any benefit when I add the shipping costs to this.

Realized my passport is expiring in September and have an upcoming travel to India in mid July.

Wanted to get some opinions here whether to apply for tatkal renewal or perform renewal in India.

If I apply for tatkal is it realistically possible to get the renewed passport by Mid July? I have about 17 days total before my travel.

I am just sweating now as I just found about my expiring passport!

I am shopping around for the 2026 Kia carnival hybrid models in California. I see around $56k for the SXP hybrid (TT &L)

Would it make sense to wait for the 2027 models to arrive and ask for better deals for the 2026 models?

Appreciate any insights in order to buy now vs wait?
Not in a hurry to buy the minivan but would like to buy by late summer.