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I ended up buying a 4 year/unlimited mileage policy from Great Lakes Warranty Corp. I purchased the policy through AAautowarranty.com. Cost was $2800 for the "Silver Advantage" plan and includes labor at $100/hr. Great Lakes also sells a "Titanium Advantage" plan which costs a few hundred dollars more. When you look at the silver and titanium policies side-by-side, you will find that the only real difference is the coverage level for electrical components. The Titanium plan covers more, but as I said, costs more.
I struggled long and hard before buying an aftermarket warranty. From what I have read, if you think and aftermarket warranty is going to offer the same bumper-to-bumper protection as the OEM warranty, you will be disappointed. I fully expect to be nickled and dimed in repairs for this car, and I am not worried about the occassional bill for a couple hundred bucks. What I am worried about is a major engine or tranny repair that could cost thousands of dollars. For me, the $2800 provides peace of mind that I wont have to go into my pocket for that kind of repair.
By the way, this is my first post. This is a great forum and very informative. I purchased my car 12/30/06 for $30,000. It is 100% stock. Within a couple of weeks I experienced the notorious heated seat problem, which the dealer fixed (under factory warranty) for $700 plus. They also replaced front sway bar links and a belt tensioner. It also looks like I will need new front rotors and pads soon. Any recommendations for aftermarket performance rotors and pads? (e.g., brembo, ebc, etc.)
Only thing that is a bunch of crap is they won't cover anything that was a TSB. Also have a front bushing going out but there is an updated part for the suspension meaning they would need to do both, but warranty will only pay for 1 leaving me with $800 to cover the other side.
does this sound rite easy care extended warranty on a 2004 clk55 convert with 60k miles
bumper to bumper
36/85K $3639
24/100K $4230
24/75K $3002
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Quote I got on my 03 C32 with 55000 miles
4ry/48000 miles. Full Covers everything except wearables, and the exterior(paint/clearcoat, etc...)
No Deductible, No Labor Caps, $30 a day rental coverage up to 4 buisness days. Can use any one you want to do the reapirs, dealers included. Free roadside...
$3297.
FYI, Im in Florida, which as some of you may now, is very difficult to get a good extended warranty..
I stopped by my local MB dealer and spoke with the finance guy and they would not offer an extended warranty -- say's alot about MB's confidence in their own cars eh?
I had pricing from autowarrantyservices but am skeptical because they are in OH -- a little ways away from CA if there were a problem and a dispute as the contract says cause of actions are to be handled in the county of Cuyahoga.
I want to get a warranty to cover myself in the short term as well as make the car somewhat more desireable when I go to sell it.
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