tw1nny03

I have an 08 C300 with ~34,000. I was quoted $4,490 for the 7yr/100K mile extended limited warranty. Is that a good price?

RLE

Is that seven additional years (I doubt it) or two additional years added to the original warranty? I think it's a lousy deal.

If it's only two years more, do you think you can drive 50K more miles in that time? Do you think the car will need $4490 in repairs in those two years? I don't and I'm not springing for the warranty.

BTW, in 2008 there was a dealer somewhere selling these MB warranties for cost plus a few hundred dollars. There is a large markup.

tw1nny03

Yea, this is pretty pricey. This quote is from Lisa. She's the one that does $100 over cost. I dont think its worth it.

wdougla1

But what is cost? I'm sure the cost increases with respect to the car's age.

tw1nny03

Thats the thing. I dont know what cost is. I just know that $4,500 is alot for extended warranty.

RLE

Not with the MB warranty the dealer sells. You can't buy it after the expiration of the original factory warranty. I bought one on a previous car just before 50K miles.

They may tell you that there are two prices but there is so much markup that they can afford to discount it a bit to get your money early. They prey on the gullible.

tw1nny03

So, what should i expect to pay for 7years/100k mile warranty for a 2008 C300 with 35k miles?

RLE

I think you should forget about it and after the original warranty expires and you have spent $4490 in repairs, get rid of it.

narky

I think the above is the most sensible advice re: manufacturer ext. warranty I've heard in a while. This is essentially my plan.

SteveAustin

I posted this in the W203 forums...people, save your money and only pay for repairs that are needed. An extended warranty is rarely if ever a good deal. Search this forum, there are a lot of posts on extended warranties.

Anyway , why pay for future repairs you may never need? The whole extended warranty business is a scam.

Extended warranties rarely pay for themselves (even with a Mercedes)....check out consumerreports.org

RLE

Since you mention W203 and I never do having bought one...

I purchased an MB extended warranty for my 2001 C320 (reliable as a $5 nuclear bomb) and the repair costs it paid for during years 5 through 7.5 exceeded the warranty cost substantially.

The MB extended warranty for my 1995 C280 also paid off big time.

I wouldn't buy one for a TV or toaster, however.

But, the W204 is not going to be like that.