[quote name='dchrisd']DO NOT BUY ANY RECERTIFIED XBOX 360 SYSTEM
Given the failure rate of 360's, you need a good warranty. 30 days is not good enough. Cannot rely on Microsoft's warranty because Microsoft does NOT extend RROD warranties on used/ recertified consoles. So, if your console RROD, you are screwed. It's not worth the money you "save"[/quote]
Unless something has changed, as long as its actually MS refurbished you absolutely can purchase an extended warranty, for around $25 per year, through MS on it the same as if you would on a new unit. That covers all defects, including red rings, for the length of the warranty extension.