Dealer says Star Mark (or the new MB equivalent) extended warranty not available

gocargo · 03-11-2012, 01:29 PM

Dealer says CPO extended warranty is not available on AMG cars, specifically the SLS coupé and convertibles

I trusted

this Dealership and have decade's long relationship with them but was about to close a deal on a preowned SLS when this question came up.

In lieu of this ^^^ "fact", they've provided a selection of several aftermarket warranty programs.

What's the word coming down to you guys regarding the MB CPO program factory extended warranty?

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swisstrader · 03-11-2012, 02:44 PM

Just bought my SLS on Friday and they offered it up to me then, so does not make sense. Also said I could buy it now or buy it in 4 years when maintenance is up. No issues

gocargo · 03-11-2012, 07:45 PM

Agreed, it doesn't.. unless there's something they're trying to hide. Is there a required break-in procedure? I performed a mbusa-com search and it shows 26 AMG SL cars with CPO extended warranty, so my dealer is not being completely frank with me.

You must have bought new (you said 4 years warranty); if you bought a coupé, what discounts did you get off of msrp?

roadtalontsi · 03-11-2012, 10:50 PM

ya, they are idiots. I cpo'd a trade in sls not to long ago. Owner didnt want it after driving 500miles and realizing its a race car. New owner loves it though.

gocargo · 03-12-2012, 02:14 AM

Thanks for the CPO info guys

I didn't think that I was crazy.

I read the British MB online interactive manual tonite and are the motor break-in requirements the same on this side of the Atlantic: Max 85mph, 4500rpm and 75% rpm level per gear... then vary the speed and no race-launching for the first 1,000 miles?

swisstrader · 03-12-2012, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gocargo

Thanks for the CPO info guys

I didn't think that I was crazy.

I read the British MB online interactive manual tonite and are the motor break-in requirements the same on this side of the Atlantic: Max 85mph, 4500rpm and 75% rpm level per gear... then vary the speed and no race-launching for the first 1,000 miles?

Not sure if it's on your car, but on mine, there's a sticker on the top left windshield in both German and English that states what breakin for first 1000 miles is all about. I can get you the details but yes, basically says for the first 1000 miles don't go crazy!

You also asked if I bought new...nope, bought with 1100 miles on the car and still offered extended warranty.

swisstrader · 03-12-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gocargo

Thanks for the CPO info guys

I didn't think that I was crazy.

I read the British MB online interactive manual tonite and are the motor break-in requirements the same on this side of the Atlantic: Max 85mph, 4500rpm and 75% rpm level per gear... then vary the speed and no race-launching for the first 1,000 miles?

p.s. Do you have the link for the on line interactive manual? Thanks

gocargo · 03-12-2012, 01:09 PM

Here ya go Sir Swiss

but it's in km's and British petrol grade requirements.

http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual...ual_base.shtml

roadtalontsi · 03-12-2012, 11:20 PM

break-in is just a precaution. You'd much rather have the engine fail under warranty then outside. Dont be so scared guys. Drive it like you stole it.

03-12-2012, 02:14 AM	#5
gocargo Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta GA, Watertown, NY Posts: 214 Drives: Blk/Tan 2013 SL550, Aegean Blue 2005 SL500, Steel Grey 2012 ML350	Thanks for the CPO info guys I didn't think that I was crazy. I read the British MB online interactive manual tonite and are the motor break-in requirements the same on this side of the Atlantic: Max 85mph, 4500rpm and 75% rpm level per gear... then vary the speed and no race-launching for the first 1,000 miles? Last edited by gocargo; 03-12-2012 at 02:23 AM.

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03-11-2012, 02:44 PM	#2
swisstrader Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New York Posts: 229 Drives: Spyker C8, MB ML63 AMG, land rover	Just bought my SLS on Friday and they offered it up to me then, so does not make sense. Also said I could buy it now or buy it in 4 years when maintenance is up. No issues

03-11-2012, 07:45 PM	#3
gocargo Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta GA, Watertown, NY Posts: 214 Drives: Blk/Tan 2013 SL550, Aegean Blue 2005 SL500, Steel Grey 2012 ML350	Agreed, it doesn't.. unless there's something they're trying to hide. Is there a required break-in procedure? I performed a mbusa-com search and it shows 26 AMG SL cars with CPO extended warranty, so my dealer is not being completely frank with me. You must have bought new (you said 4 years warranty); if you bought a coupé, what discounts did you get off of msrp?

03-11-2012, 10:50 PM	#4
roadtalontsi Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 74 Drives: 93' turbo supra	ya, they are idiots. I cpo'd a trade in sls not to long ago. Owner didnt want it after driving 500miles and realizing its a race car. New owner loves it though.

03-12-2012, 01:09 PM	#8
gocargo Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta GA, Watertown, NY Posts: 214 Drives: Blk/Tan 2013 SL550, Aegean Blue 2005 SL500, Steel Grey 2012 ML350	Here ya go Sir Swiss but it's in km's and British petrol grade requirements. http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/manual...ual_base.shtml

03-12-2012, 11:20 PM	#9
roadtalontsi Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 74 Drives: 93' turbo supra	break-in is just a precaution. You'd much rather have the engine fail under warranty then outside. Dont be so scared guys. Drive it like you stole it.

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