Need to Buy Extended Warranty - How Should I do it?
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Need to Buy Extended Warranty - How Should I do it?
I'll be over 50,000 miles on my 2002 C Coupe in less then a week and a half, and thus over my warranty. Anyone have sugguestions on buying the extended warranty?
-Should I buy it at my dealer (MB of Ft. Washington, PA)?
-Should I buy it at a different dealer?
-Can I buy it once the car goes out of warranty, should I need it?
-Marc
'81 "Gorgeous" Cedar Green Metallic Mk1 Scirocco - No Pictures to date
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-Should I buy it at my dealer (MB of Ft. Washington, PA)?
-Should I buy it at a different dealer?
-Can I buy it once the car goes out of warranty, should I need it?
-Marc
'81 "Gorgeous" Cedar Green Metallic Mk1 Scirocco - No Pictures to date
'87 Tornado Red 16v Bogged Scirocco http://getty.net/scirocco/ RIP
'02 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe - http://getty.net/c230k/ in Heliodongrün (Citron Green) w/ European Delivery at 49,700 mi
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you should shop around if you have time,but in your case it seems you need to think fast..once your baby is at 50,001 you are unable to renew your warrnaty at your dealer..or atleast that is what my service manager said to me..its always good to have the warranty covering you..its like a added insurance on your car,,if your water pump or anything huge fails after 50 your wallets in trouble..most problem might happen after 50k..i think
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Originally posted by hphan
I thought the extended warranty was only available for purchase for the first year of ownership? That's what my stealer told me, can someone confirm/deny this?
I thought the extended warranty was only available for purchase for the first year of ownership? That's what my stealer told me, can someone confirm/deny this?
NO That is NOT True...You CAN get the Aftermarkit warranty up until 49,999 then the car Must be Inspected...for coverage
Its just the dealer has NOT made enough from you...Greed!
Lots of Aftermarkit Warranty Companies (INSURANCE COMPANIES)
out there that CAN save you some money..READ the Fine print before You Buy...and Coverage Items covered
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Originally posted by MARK CUMMINS
NO That is NOT True...You CAN get the Aftermarkit warranty up until 49,999 then the car Must be Inspected...for coverage
Its just the dealer has NOT made enough from you...Greed!
Lots of Aftermarkit Warranty Companies (INSURANCE COMPANIES)
out there that CAN save you some money..READ the Fine print before You Buy...and Coverage Items covered
NO That is NOT True...You CAN get the Aftermarkit warranty up until 49,999 then the car Must be Inspected...for coverage
Its just the dealer has NOT made enough from you...Greed!
Lots of Aftermarkit Warranty Companies (INSURANCE COMPANIES)
out there that CAN save you some money..READ the Fine print before You Buy...and Coverage Items covered
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Originally posted by s4iscool
Are you sure of this? We can roll into an MB dealer and purchase an extended warranty? They will inspect it, and thats it? 100,000 mile warranty?
Are you sure of this? We can roll into an MB dealer and purchase an extended warranty? They will inspect it, and thats it? 100,000 mile warranty?
-Marc @ 49,898, 102 miles of warranty left
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Yea my confusion was about whether one could purchase the MB extended warranty ONLY at purchase time of the car/or withiin the first year. SO if you have had the car for over a year, would you still be able to buy the MB extended warranty.
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The MB extended warranty must be purchased in the first year of ownership. After that you have to go to the aftermarket, which really isn't a warranty, but insurance. There are several sellers. GE is one of them.
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Originally posted by Lynn
The MB extended warranty must be purchased in the first year of ownership. After that you have to go to the aftermarket, which really isn't a warranty, but insurance. There are several sellers. GE is one of them.
The MB extended warranty must be purchased in the first year of ownership. After that you have to go to the aftermarket, which really isn't a warranty, but insurance. There are several sellers. GE is one of them.
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Lynn's right.
At least thats what I was told by all the dealers. 3 at least.
I bought my warranty on day 363 when I had decided that for certain I would be keeping it beyond 50K miles.
Figured my yearly mileage at a little over 15K a year, so went for the 6 year, 100K.
Had to follow up to make sure they got it into the computer before day 365.
So if you bought your 2002 in 2003, you could still have a chance and the best price on factory warranty is with Chico CA dealership.
At least thats what I was told by all the dealers. 3 at least.
I bought my warranty on day 363 when I had decided that for certain I would be keeping it beyond 50K miles.
Figured my yearly mileage at a little over 15K a year, so went for the 6 year, 100K.
Had to follow up to make sure they got it into the computer before day 365.
So if you bought your 2002 in 2003, you could still have a chance and the best price on factory warranty is with Chico CA dealership.
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MarcGetty,
Lynn is correct. You can only extend the factory warranty within the first year of ownership. We have a few aftermarket warranty companies that we use when a car does not fit the criteria for an extension (yours) or does not fit the requirments for the Starmark "certified pre-owned MB warranty" (my 300CE when I bought it). I put a 2 yr/ 30,000 mile warranty on my 1991 300CE when I bought it 18 months ago w/ 90,000 miles. It was $1200 and has a $100 deductible. With 50,000 miles you can purchase a 3 yr. / 45,000 mile warranty on the same plan that I used.
PM me if you would like more info., we can do the paperwork by phone / fax.
Lynn is correct. You can only extend the factory warranty within the first year of ownership. We have a few aftermarket warranty companies that we use when a car does not fit the criteria for an extension (yours) or does not fit the requirments for the Starmark "certified pre-owned MB warranty" (my 300CE when I bought it). I put a 2 yr/ 30,000 mile warranty on my 1991 300CE when I bought it 18 months ago w/ 90,000 miles. It was $1200 and has a $100 deductible. With 50,000 miles you can purchase a 3 yr. / 45,000 mile warranty on the same plan that I used.
PM me if you would like more info., we can do the paperwork by phone / fax.
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Originally posted by mrkrichie
Can the MB extended warranty be used at any MB dealers, or is it only at the dealer where you bought the warranty from?
Can the MB extended warranty be used at any MB dealers, or is it only at the dealer where you bought the warranty from?
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If your car still qualifies (less than 1 yr. from purchase date) then the MB warranty is the way to go. Any MB dealer will honor the MB warranty.
If it is more than one year from your purchase date then there is no choice but to use an aftermarket warranty. The company we use has been good. It is called a "Preferred" warranty, that's the one I have for my CE.
If it is more than one year from your purchase date then there is no choice but to use an aftermarket warranty. The company we use has been good. It is called a "Preferred" warranty, that's the one I have for my CE.
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MBA 800 352 7676
American Bankers 800 669 0606
Do Your Home work and Compare rates and coverages
Lots of Other Insurance companies to pick from!!
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Originally posted by C230 Sport Coup
Lynn's right.
At least thats what I was told by all the dealers. 3 at least.
I bought my warranty on day 363
Lynn's right.
At least thats what I was told by all the dealers. 3 at least.
I bought my warranty on day 363
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
I took 364 days...lol. Actually they told me if I came the next day (1 year after purchase) they couldn't sell it. It must be before one year...I just made it.
Erik
I took 364 days...lol. Actually they told me if I came the next day (1 year after purchase) they couldn't sell it. It must be before one year...I just made it.
Erik
No thanks, I'm not paying 11% of the car's sticker for a 50,000 mile warranty. Kelly Blue Book lists the trade in value of my car at $12,250.00, the warranty is 26% of the cost of the cars value.
I think I'm going to gamble and go without the warranty. At $1800.00 I would go for it, but $1400 more then I expected it just not going to cut it.
The car is sitting at home (I'm driving the Scirocco today) with 102 miles until the warranty runs out. I have a service A appointment in 3 days, I hope I get it for free before I go over 50,000.
-Marc
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'87 Tornado Red 16v Bogged Scirocco http://getty.net/scirocco/ RIP
'02 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe - http://getty.net/c230k/ in Heliodongrün (Citron Green) w/ European Delivery at 43,600 mi
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Originally posted by MarcGetty
The car is sitting at home (I'm driving the Scirocco today) with 102 miles until the warranty runs out. I have a service A appointment in 3 days, I hope I get it for free before I go over 50,000.
The car is sitting at home (I'm driving the Scirocco today) with 102 miles until the warranty runs out. I have a service A appointment in 3 days, I hope I get it for free before I go over 50,000.
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if u have a 2nd car but it only has 1 yr left of warranty (eg a 2001 car) could u get the extended warranty???
does this only work with MB brand or any other car brand can get the extended warranty??
does this only work with MB brand or any other car brand can get the extended warranty??
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Im still deciding on the Extended myself. I have had practically no problems and I am wondering if there will be issues beyond $2000 with my car (Major or Cumulive of minor stuff) after the warranty expires. I don't think I will be needing it But who knows?
