wusangcn

I am new to this forum and have found lots of useful information.

I bought my 2010 mercedes c63 AMG two and half years ago as a CPO. The current warranty will expire this July. I love my car very much and drive just around 5k a year, so originally I think it is not necessary to buy an extended warranty. I joined this wonderful forum around two weeks ago and I found there are lots of pages on the issue of head bolt for the M156 engine and I believe my car is in the influenced vehicles. So I start considering to buy an extended warranty.

I make some price quotes with my local dealers in pacific northwest, the mercedes 2 year extended warranty are all priced at around $5500 which is far more cost than what I have found in this forum(around $3500). So I am wondering if someone in the forum has bought the mercedes extended warranty before the end of CPO warranty recently? Can someone recommend your local dealer to me who has offered you the extended warranty at a good price?

Thanks in advance.

Valvestud

Assuming she's still there, call Erin Mahre at MB of Santa Rosa. 707-521-3996

rentzington

I was quoted about 6k for a mbusa extended warranty, prices for amg went way up in sept.
Ended up buying a third party one through easy care for about half that price, can't speak to their warranty yet though since I haven't used it yet

AMG6.3

I purchased a Fidelity Platinum Warranty with 4 years or 100,000 for $3200 USD. They covered a member with head bolt issue on this forum and he had an aftermarket tune as well.


I have not had to use them yet.

AMG6.3

This was a year ago, my car was a 2010 with 9,000 miles at the time. Not sure if pricing changes on miles or age.

johnny--2k

has anyone purchased a warranty outside of the dealership? I'm interested but not willing to shell out 6K for the extended CPO. I still have about 6 months before my CPO expires.

rentzington

I got easycare I think it was around 3k for a 4yr 75k But the price went up drastically at over 35k miles on the car, I got in right under the window

VCA_AMG

Did you buy directly from fidelity or go through your stealership?

AMG6.3

I bought it directly from MB for aftermarket warranty. I thought the deal was go considering place where I bought my car wanted 5K.

johnny--2k

I just got a quote on a Fidelity warranty. I called them, they told me I could go to any dealer that sold fidelity. The quote I got was for an additional 4 years and 60K miles, platinum coverage.

I can't disclose the price because it's one of my stores that I work with regularly, so I'm getting it for $100 over cost and let me tell you, it's worth every penny! Going back tomorrow to get it for sure. It's less than half of the $5,300 MB quoted me today for 2 years additional on the CPO!

dchl21

I paid $4000 cad 2 yrs ago.

AMGPower88

So if my car is already out of warranty, not within warranty, and not CPO, would I still be qualified to purchase the Fidelity warranty? I just asked my dealership and they dont sell the fidelity anymore, they sell Zurich now....

johnny--2k

You don't have to buy from an MB dealership. You can go to any dealership that sells Fidelity. Zurich is a very good/reputable company as well, so I wouldn't hesitate if you are worried about buying from a non MB store.

rentzington

Yup, dealer I got mine at only offers easycare for amg other vendors dropped amgs recently they said so options are smaller....I haven't heard much about them but they said there haven't been any complaints yet.

I'd say just call local dealers and see who they offer, prices are on a sliding scale based on mileage of the car

johnny--2k

Easycare is also a fairly reputable company. I just went with Fidelity since they have already covered a fellow members headbolt issue.

rentzington

When I was researching before my purchase I had read fidelity dropped amg, obviously not . This company is probably a good bet to go with since we know they covered one headbolt issue and I've read many good things.

I really wanted that mb extended warranty but it more than doubled for amg last September and just wasn't woth it then

ellis

Hello All - Purchased my CPO C63/2012 yesterday and loving the car. My dealership in San Fran area quoted me $4800USD for 2yr extended warranty. I was able to call around and present a price of $3700 they are able to do. Still debating on purchasing it.

Also negotiated the prepaid service for my 40k, 50k and 60k maintenance for $1400. That seems to make sense as they quoted me $1300 for my 40K service. Any thoughts?

JE

m a x i m u s

I think you'd break even on the maintenance deal. You could also get the work done cheaper at a good indie shop. As for the extended warranty, i suppose individual experiences vary, but I had one on my last AMG and I came out ahead. So far on the C63, my $3500 warranty got me 3 cam adjusters, left bank tappets, drive shaft, steering column, engine mounts, tranny mount, and an assortment of other miscellaneous items. I have to say, though, if I didn't have the warranty, I probably wouldn't have bothered to fix some of the stuff that I did.

ellis

Thanks for the insight Maximus! Yes, searching for a good indie shop in my area and get pricing quotes. I will probably do the extended warranty to have worry free. This is the first preowned car I have ever purchased, so little anxiety about. Plus I am loving this car and want to keep tip top shape.

m a x i m u s

No prob. Congrats on the car, BTW. I assume you are getting 1 year CPO in addition to the 2 year extended MB? Did you buy from MBSF? I bought my C43 from them way back. If so, go to Andre Aton in the service department if he is still there. Super cool guy.

ellis

Thanks man! Yes, 1 year CPO and had a 1 year left on previous warranty, so would add another two. I got it from Redwood City dealer. Pretty good guys so far.

m a x i m u s

Sounds good, man. You should be all set with 4 years! Since you are in the South Bay, my good friend owns an indie MB shop in Redwood City. Talk to Rafael, we used to race cars together a while ago. He is still an active racing driver, a great mechanic and fabricator, and a great guy. Tell him Max sent you.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/eurocar-serv...r-redwood-city