CarMax - "The Warranty Group" for S550

BigDog9721 · 04-26-2012, 09:32 AM

Hey guys, getting ready to possibly buy a 07-S550 from CarMax... they will sell an extended warranty so I can go to any foreign parts repair shop to fix... any thoughts or feedback on CarMax's warranty program?

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UncleSkip · 04-26-2012, 02:40 PM

Hey BigDog, I am not a big fan of those warranty offers. I just bought a 2008 and they wanted like 3500.00 for the warranty. It is cheaper for to fix whatever I need fixed at that price. Consumer Reports does not recommend them either.

BigDog9721 · 04-27-2012, 01:20 AM

Uncle Skip, thanks so much on the feedback...
I have actually had my extended warranties pay for themselves many times over... do you have any recommendations? For example EasyCare, NAC, or Preferred Warranty?

UncleSkip · 04-27-2012, 10:34 AM

I am told that the ASC warranty is the good one. However, I am also told that they only cover the drive train on the S-class. I would suggest taking the care to a independent shop and getting it inspected and keeping your money in the bank.

C5DRVR · 04-27-2012, 02:57 PM

I have the maxcare warranty on my 2003 SL500 and it has been great. I have had all the work done at my local MB dealership. My current one has paid out over $16,000 in repairs. I previously have had MB factory extended warranties and I do not like them. The MB warranties are way more expensive and the lenght of coverage in time and miles is not as good. You can get Maxcare waranties that go out to 125,000 miles and 6 years.

alextaylor29 · 04-27-2012, 05:37 PM

All,

I have a CarMax warranty (CNA is the backend provider) on my E55 and they've been fantastic. Cost me $2K and has already covered $15K in repairs all done through the MB dealer. CarMax resells warranties that are only offered through dealers so because of this all my future MB's will be through CarMax so I can get their warranty.

Feel free to PM me for more details, but I HIGHLY recommend you get an extended warranty through CarMax.

Alex

04-26-2012, 02:40 PM	#2
UncleSkip Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3 Drives: S550 E320	Warranty Hey BigDog, I am not a big fan of those warranty offers. I just bought a 2008 and they wanted like 3500.00 for the warranty. It is cheaper for to fix whatever I need fixed at that price. Consumer Reports does not recommend them either.

04-27-2012, 01:20 AM	#3
BigDog9721 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brentwood, Tennessee Posts: 47 Drives: 03 SL500 and 08 S550	Warranty Recommendation? Uncle Skip, thanks so much on the feedback... I have actually had my extended warranties pay for themselves many times over... do you have any recommendations? For example EasyCare, NAC, or Preferred Warranty? __________________ BigDog9721 Brentwood, Tennessee 03 SL500 Aegean Blue 08 S550 Black AMG Sport Package

04-27-2012, 10:34 AM	#4
UncleSkip Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3 Drives: S550 E320	Warranty I am told that the ASC warranty is the good one. However, I am also told that they only cover the drive train on the S-class. I would suggest taking the care to a independent shop and getting it inspected and keeping your money in the bank.

04-27-2012, 02:57 PM	#5
C5DRVR Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 68 Drives: 2005 E320 CDI, 2003 SL 500 sold, 2008 CL63	Carmax Warranty I have the maxcare warranty on my 2003 SL500 and it has been great. I have had all the work done at my local MB dealership. My current one has paid out over $16,000 in repairs. I previously have had MB factory extended warranties and I do not like them. The MB warranties are way more expensive and the lenght of coverage in time and miles is not as good. You can get Maxcare waranties that go out to 125,000 miles and 6 years.

04-27-2012, 05:37 PM	#6
alextaylor29 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 1,055 Drives: 2004 E55 AMG	All, I have a CarMax warranty (CNA is the backend provider) on my E55 and they've been fantastic. Cost me $2K and has already covered $15K in repairs all done through the MB dealer. CarMax resells warranties that are only offered through dealers so because of this all my future MB's will be through CarMax so I can get their warranty. Feel free to PM me for more details, but I HIGHLY recommend you get an extended warranty through CarMax. Alex __________________ Mods 4 Go: Upgraded Eurocharged HE, 180mm ASP Pulley, K&N's, Kleemann ECU Tune, Floor Fab'd LTH & Cat Back Exhaust, Johnson IC Pump, NGK-LFR7AIX Plugs, TTM scoops, EBC Red Stuff brake pads all around. (600tq/500hp @wheels). Mods 4 Show: E63 lip spoiler and AMG aluminum pedals. My 0-160MPH-0 Run - in 1 mile -(Video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wffK2...ature=youtu.be

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