Cost/Coverage with extended warranties

Jul 3, 2008 | 12:28 PM

c55inaz

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Cost/Coverage with extended warranties

My '05 C55 is out of warranty in October. From what I've read here on the board, most people reccomend extending it. Is this only true for the C32 or does this apply to the C55. I haven't read many C55 horor stories, but maybe I missed them.

What companies are you guys using for the warranty and what are the basic details on price/length of warranty/what is covered.

I'm getting ready to call my local MB dealer and want to be informed before I hear their side of the story.

Thanks,

Chris

Jul 3, 2008 | 12:48 PM

moosejaw

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I owuld extend it for any MB period
The problems that happen with the C230/C240/C320 also happen with the C32 maybe C55. Seat problems, electrics, suspension, audio, nav, bi-xenons.

The problems isolated to the C32 not apparent on the regular classes and C55 are glycol contamination, intercooler pump failure, and maybe supercharger related items.

Two stock NA 55 motors have quit acc to posts here. Another good reason to get ext warranty. The motors are $$$$$. The C55 has plenty of aftermarket warranty companies (Mercury) offering coverage. The C32 does not, (again Mercury wont insure this car but the C55).

Jul 3, 2008 | 03:24 PM

ellery

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Mercury covered my c32... it'll just cost you an arm and a leg. I paid $5k for a platinum 3/36 $0ded. Yes, it's a lot of money, but most good choices where up there in price.

Jul 3, 2008 | 03:43 PM

evilsaint

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'02 C32, '10 135i M-Sport, '10 E63, '17 GLE63S

Any other solid companies that might cover an 02 C32 with a non-exclusionary (or w/e the really good ones are called) one for 24/36mo? I would definitely recommend Mercury for your C55, InAZ. They seem like the real deal, and very professional too.

Jul 3, 2008 | 04:42 PM

dsC32

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'07 E63; 05 C55 gone; '02 C32 gone;1996 SL320;1978 280CE Gone

[QUOTE=c55inaz;2918575]My '05 C55 is out of warranty in October. From what I've read here on the board, most people reccomend extending it. Is this only true for the C32 or does this apply to the C55. I haven't read many C55 horor stories, but maybe I missed them.

What companies are you guys using for the warranty and what are the basic details on price/length of warranty/what is covered.

My C55 just had the steering rack replaced, and then the power steering pump. Mercury has the extended warranty. No problem with the pump, but they insisted on getting a used or rebuilt rack sent to the dealer, which took about 2+ weeks. Last November they paid for replacing the oil lever sensor. So far I've been satisfied with Mercury.

Jul 5, 2008 | 09:53 AM

360_iti

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ellery

Mercury covered my c32... it'll just cost you an arm and a leg. I paid $5k for a platinum 3/36 $0ded. Yes, it's a lot of money, but most good choices where up there in price.

???
They only quoted me $2400 platinum for 4 yrs/ up to 100k miles, $0 ded.
SEAT HEATER IS NOT COVERED since it's an integral part with the upholstery.
I've claimed around $1800 so far.. $600 to go.

Jul 5, 2008 | 02:25 PM

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It is insurance you might or might not use. I never was able to take advantage of my 7/100K warranty. Sometimes you lose. Or since I have had no problems with my car maybe I won.