WillA206

Plutoe

It's a form of insurance------very personal-----get some multi year quotes forgoing forward---wada you see

AMGonFire

By the price im assuming it’s a pre facelift? If that’s the case get a warrenty. I have an extended warrenty and it has paid off huge for me. 10k in repairs. **** breaks. It’s a gamble. I have a FL.

Boughtittwice

Get it, I gambled on a nice, low mileage car and got bit by an upper oil pan gasket leak - $4k repair, then I purchased a warranty

BalanBro

I bought mine with 47k and paid just under 4k for a 4 year, 100k mile warranty. In one year of ownership, I had valve cover gaskets replaced at the dealership (~$300), an oil seal replaced at the dealership ($300), a bent wheel replaced that could not be repaired (I got lucky since the wheel was bent before I got the car. They replaced with a new OEM wheel for over $1000, LOL), and recently had a motor mount replaced for about $700. I only had a $50 deductable for each. So far, I'm on pace to get more than my money's worth on the warranty plan which will last until 2022.

This all depends on what's covered, your deductible and just plain old luck. My coverage includes everything but wear items, maintenance and cosmetic items. YMMV

Livinlocal619

How does someone go about purchasing an extended warranty, after their original warranty has already expired? I was reading that Mercedes doesn’t offer extended warranty, if your original warranty has already passed? Is this not true?

Diabolis

Mercedes offers an ELW for purchase only if you have bought the vehicle directly from Mercedes and while the vehicle factory warranty is still valid.

As for whether it is worth it - it depends on the vehicle, what is likely to go wrong with it in years 5 and 6 and the projected cost of those repairs. I didn't buy one for my C63 (and it would have been a complete waste of money if I had), but I am buying one for my 2015 diesel ML. Not sure what warranty BalanBro is talking about above - AFAIK the Mercedes ELW will only cover years 5 and 6 and major drive train components in year 7, so there's no factory Mercedes warranty that would extend until 2022 on a 2012 vehicle.

BalanBro

Mine is a 3rd party warranty, not through Mercedes. It does however allow you to do repairs at any authorized service center, including the dealer.

Bonesxxx

I got a 5 year/60,000 for about $4,000. I used:

​​​​​​Infinite Auto Protection

​​​​​​(734) 396-6608 Ask for Brandon and tell him William Lawrence sent you.

I bought their PRIME coverage plan which covers pert near everything but brakes (discs and rotors), tires, fluids, fuses, speakers and soft hoses.

As others have said, it's a gamble... I may not spend $4,000 in repairs over the next 5 years but, for me, it's like an insurance policy - worth it so I don't have to butt pucker at any strange noises :-)

Look them up on Trustpilot -- also they are on BBB and highly rated....

NotABaller

Ive always been an outspoken critic against warranties and insurance. I think the only reasonable rationale is to insure against CATASTROPHIC and UNTOLERABLE losses, such as house fire, or loss of life/limbs. The only exception to this is if you believe there is a miscalculation on the valuation, e.g. you are getting a 100k car insured for the cost of a 10k car. This is a no-brainer.

Warranties/insurances are offered because they make money for the selling company, who typically have access to far more stats/numbers than we do. And if they dont, they jack up the premium to compensate for additional risk. Just like banks.

Warranties make money for the seller. Which means... guess what.... you lose money.

Put your $4000 into the US index fund, youll come out way ahead.

rustybear3

Not in today's market you won't.

NotABaller

its a safe bet.

S&P 500 has averaged over 10% YoY since the Great Depression.

Unless you buy at the peak before a recsssion, you’ll be up over any 5 year stretch.

rustybear3

You can't count on waiting 5 years when repairs strike your car. Plus the volatile market is artificial at best now and is bound for a major correction. These are extraordinary times....and will be for several years to come. Trust the market? Smart money is elsewhere.


One or two repairs can more than pay for your extended warranty , if you're smart enough to get a good deal. In the end, they are all gambles. Just like home and car insurance. That's the whole point.

RouteAbel

I'm 2 years/30k into a a 3y/40k warranty which I paid $4,000. So far it's paid out $1,100. The biggest expense was $900 AC blower motor.

Ron Olson

These cars are over engineered time bombs that cost a grip to defuse. I'd never own a MB without a warranty.

Dogtag114

I am similar... bout a Warranty for my used dealer CPO 2009 for $4500? or so... and got suckered into the wheel dent, replace glass, key bob etc insurance for another $1000.... I used maybe $3000 in repairs on the first and $500 on the second.

Paul_mez

I have done a fair amount of research into this since buying my C63 '12 3 weeks ago. I'm still under a 90 day one from the Mercedes garage, so have a little more time to decide.

I found many policies are well priced because they miss off many parts. CarChex seemed good and so the Infinity policy, but it seemed even they didn't offer full coverage. (Bumper to bumper). Price was around 3.5-4k for 3 years.

Which company did people finally decide to go with? Which ones to avoid?

Bonesxxx

Here is the 'fine print' verbatim from my contract with Infinite. It covers pretty much anything that I would expect it to. Doubt you'll find a true bumper-to-bumper with any third party... especially one that goes out to 2024 and 90,000 miles like mine does. Will one of these things fail in the next 5 years? Pretty sure. Will it cost more than the $4K I paid for the contract? Don't know, don't care. My blower motor failed to engage one day. The next day it was fine. So I am pretty sure that's going to go sometime soon. That's $900 right there.

1) Gasoline/Diesel Engine: Cylinder block, cylinder head(s) if damage by internally lubricated parts. All internally lubricated parts including: pistons, piston rings and pins, crankshaft and main bearings, connecting rods and rod bearings, camshaft and bearings, pushrods, rocker arms, valves, valve springs, seats and guides, lifters, followers, oil pump, timing chain, timing gear. Valve covers, timing cover, and oil pan if damaged by internally lubricated parts; vacuum pump, Seals and gaskets;
2) Transmission: All internally lubricated parts , torque converter, vacuum modulator. Transmission case, transfer case, transmission pan if damage by internally lubricated parts. Seals and gaskets. Does not include the following manual transmission components: Clutch Friction, Clutch disc and pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, clutch master cylinder, slave cylinder, manual and hydraulic linkages;
3) 4x4/AWD: Transfer Case including: Drive Chain, Drive Chain Gears, Planetary Gears, Ring Shift Forks, Bearing, Bushing, Oil Pump Output Shaft, Main Shaft Washers and all other internal lubricated parts, Seals and gaskets;
4) Drive Axle: Housing(s) and cover if damage by internally lubricated parts. All internally lubricated parts including: axle shafts, universal joints and yokes, constant velocity shaft or joint or both, drive shaft center bearings, supports, propeller shafts, locking hub mechanisms;
5) Super/Turbo Charger: All internal parts; Housing is covered if damaged by the failure of an internally lubricated moving part, Seals and gaskets;
6) Electrical: Alternator, voltage regulator, starter motor, starter solenoid, distributor;
7) Cooling: Radiator, radiator fan blade and motor, fan clutch, water pump, Seals and gaskets;
8) Brakes: Non - ABS master cylinder, power booster, calipers, wheel cylinders; proportioning valve, backing plates, springs, clips and retainers, self-adjusters, parking brake linkage and cables, Seals and gaskets;
9) ABS-Brakes: Wheel Speed Sensors, Hydraulic Pump/Motor Assembly, Pressure Modulator Valve/ Isolation Dump Valve, Accumulator, Seals and gaskets, A.B.S. Master Cylinder, Hydro Boost and Electronic Control Processor, Seals and gaskets;
10) Differential Assembly: (Front and Rear) Differential Housing (if damaged by internally lubricated parts), Axle Shaft, Ring and Pinion, Bearings, Bushings, Washers, all other internal parts contained with the differential assembly, Seals and gaskets;
11) Steering: Steering box and rack and pinion unit and all their internal lubricated parts including: power steering pump and cylinder, main and intermediate steering shafts and couplings; pitman arm, idler arm, tie rod ends and drag link, seals and gaskets;
12) Fuel: Fuel pump, metal fuel injection lines/rails, metal fuel internally lubricated parts including: waste-gate, vanes, shafts and bearings, seals and gaskets;
13) Heater and Air Conditioning: Condenser, compressor, compressor clutch, field coil, accumulator, A/C high/low pressure compressor cutoff switches and blower motor, Seals and gaskets; 14) Front Suspension: Upper and lower control arms, control arm shafts and bushings, spindle supports, stabilizer shaft, stabilizer linkage, bushings, ball joints, spindles, wheel hubs and bearings, Seals and gaskets;
15) Rear Suspension: Upper and lower control arms, control arm shafts and bushings, spindle supports, stabilizer shaft, stabilizer linkage, bushings, ball joints, spindles, wheel hubs and bearings, Seals and gaskets; and
16) Hi-Tech: Temperature control programmer, ignition management controls(including modules and sensors), ignition coils, fuel injectors, wiper motor(s), power window motors, power door lock actuators, automatic temperature control, power antenna, electronic level control compressor, window regulator, transmission control module, powertrain control module, valve body, shift solenoids, power window switches, door lock switches, ride height sensors, ambient temperature sensors, horn, crankshaft position sensor, factory installed bluetooth systems, factory installed GPS navigation module, factory installed front and rear monitoring cameras, convertible top motor, sunroof motor, keyless entry module;

Bonesxxx

About the only thing that stands out to me is the Pano Roof. According to this, they are only on the hook for the motor and not the rails, cable, wheels, etc... but, meh, I don't open it enough to care too much about that one.

Paul_mez

To gauge if things would be covered, would people mind sharing recent repairs and let me know if they would have been covered under this policy? I'll start off:
- Knocking noise from sunroof when driving over bumps (slowly) - No
- Parking brake return spring not functioning - Yes
- Actuator for Cam/ Timing - Unsure- but looks to be a No based on the wordage above.

Bonesxxx

None of them would be since they exist today and most if not all third party warranties have a 30 day and either 500 or 1,000 mile waiting period AND expressly don't cover pre-existing conditions. BUT if you plan to get them all fixed under your current 90 day policy, then you could sign a new contract and not have a gap in coverage.

If you call the warranty companies and ask them directly if these things would be covered under your new policy, they should tell you.

I agree with you on the sunroof and the parking brake. The actuator is iffy but possible.

Paul_mez

Sorry - I was more meaning theatrically, that if I had a policy and was over the waiting period, would it be covered. Although there is plenty listed, often it is not these items that fail. I am trying to get a feel for the success rate should people have the policy.

I am fortunate that mine were all covered under the Mercedes garage free 90 day coverage.

Ron Olson

I paid about $2,400 a 3 yr 30,000 mile bumper to bumper , transferable warranty through Safe-Gard. Car (C63 Black Series with 20,000). I had a weird rattle coming from the oil pan /timing chain area that turned out being a broken piece of the oil pickup. My motor mounts were close to shot and got those replaced as well. Got all that fixed no questions asked. Bill was close to 2K. I still have almost 2 years 18k miles left on my warranty.

BalanBro

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