MaxCare Warranty
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MaxCare Warranty
So I'm about to buy a 2012 P31 Sedan with 55k miles on it. Carmax is offering a 5 year warranty up to 100k miles for $3,500. The agreement even allows me to take it to mercedes dealerships for repairs.
The stuff it covers are pretty much identical to what you get with a mercedes CPO coverage, except that it lasts 5 years instead of 1.
I understand warranties are a gamble by design, but my gut feeling tells me that this one is worth it.
I feel like in around 5 years time I'll be nearing the 100k mile mark and stuff like suspension control arms, bushings, AC system, and maybe a few electrical gremlins will be needing work, all of which is covered by the plan.
Any advice / thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
The stuff it covers are pretty much identical to what you get with a mercedes CPO coverage, except that it lasts 5 years instead of 1.
I understand warranties are a gamble by design, but my gut feeling tells me that this one is worth it.
I feel like in around 5 years time I'll be nearing the 100k mile mark and stuff like suspension control arms, bushings, AC system, and maybe a few electrical gremlins will be needing work, all of which is covered by the plan.
Any advice / thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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If you plan on holding onto it for 5 more years, I think its worth it. I paid about $2200 for an extra 3 years past the 4 years. Im on that now and while, knock on wood, I have had zero problems, its nice knowing anything major is covered.
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Research it online. Normally aftermatket warranties are bad. A lot of times these aftermatket insurances have to go through an approval and sometimes get denied for basic issues that are normally covered. Find a review of the company offering it. Factory ones are typically good.
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Carmax warranty is considered to be one of the best. That seems like a good deal. My dad got a W211 E550 from them and has gotten more than the cost of the warranty. He has had his air suspension fail twice at $2200 each time and the rear sunshade at $1000. They usually don't give you a hard time about claims. He gets it fixed at the MB dealer. I can't remember if there is a $200 deductible if you don't use carmax to fix it. Other than the CPO warranty i would say it's probably one of the best, most hassel free warranties you can buy.
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As long as the warranty is good (and it sounds like it is according to Chris), it's worth it at that price IMO. I've had two AMG's with 2 extended warranties (MBELW) and they paid for themselves easily.
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Thanks for the input guys. I went ahead and got the warranty. It's a $300 deductible if I take it to Mercedes and $250 deductible at carmax. It is "per visit" not per repair.
I was hesitant because I know these cars are pretty reliable. If it was a prefacelift with the head bolt problem potential, it would have been a no brain er.
I was hesitant because I know these cars are pretty reliable. If it was a prefacelift with the head bolt problem potential, it would have been a no brain er.
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Thanks for the input guys. I went ahead and got the warranty. It's a $300 deductible if I take it to Mercedes and $250 deductible at carmax. It is "per visit" not per repair.
I was hesitant because I know these cars are pretty reliable. If it was a prefacelift with the head bolt problem potential, it would have been a no brain er.
I was hesitant because I know these cars are pretty reliable. If it was a prefacelift with the head bolt problem potential, it would have been a no brain er.
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I've heard the CarMax warranty is one of the best. I actually just purchased my '13 C63 from CarMax and got the warranty. 5 years and 100k miles, but my car only had 14k so it seems like a steal for me. I've heard good things online and I had a friend who used their warranty and didn't have any issues getting things fixed.
