Extended Warranty: Dalimer Chrysler vs. Pentagon vs. 'Self Insure'
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EXTENDED WARRANTY
[QUOTE=igolfchip;3130003]
I had the MB extended warranty on my 2003 E500 it cost about $2,000.00 for the 7 year 100K. The price has almost double since I purchased that warranty. I used it a couple of times without any problems.
MB started adding a 15% surcharge recently if the warranty is not purchased within the first thirty days of the vehicle purchase.
I agreed with you that I would rather have the MB warranty then a third party warranty with some of the denial that I have read.
I selected the MB warranty for my 2009 E550. I could have selected the Chryler-Diamler warranty for about $600.00 less. I am not sure what will happen to Chryler-Diamler warranty if Chryler is bought out.
MB started adding a 15% surcharge recently if the warranty is not purchased within the first thirty days of the vehicle purchase.
I agreed with you that I would rather have the MB warranty then a third party warranty with some of the denial that I have read.
I selected the MB warranty for my 2009 E550. I could have selected the Chryler-Diamler warranty for about $600.00 less. I am not sure what will happen to Chryler-Diamler warranty if Chryler is bought out.
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when i bought my car cpo in april it came with the additional 1yr/100k cpo on top of the remaining new car warranty which expires 2/2010 but they kept pushing me to get a warranty from fidelity warranty services and i guess im a fool bc not only did i buy but i paid nearly 5k for it but im "covered" for 102k miles or 2014 whichever comes first =(
they did not even offer a mb warranty and said fidelity is better than the mb warranty. i found that really strange but since it was a mb dealership (mb of massapequa) i guess i trusted them. however after reading all these horror stories im now worried i jus threw away 5k
they did not even offer a mb warranty and said fidelity is better than the mb warranty. i found that really strange but since it was a mb dealership (mb of massapequa) i guess i trusted them. however after reading all these horror stories im now worried i jus threw away 5k
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2000 E320 2009 E550
EXTENDED WARRANTY
when i bought my car cpo in april it came with the additional 1yr/100k cpo on top of the remaining new car warranty which expires 2/2010 but they kept pushing me to get a warranty from fidelity warranty services and i guess im a fool bc not only did i buy but i paid nearly 5k for it but im "covered" for 102k miles or 2014 whichever comes first =(
they did not even offer a mb warranty and said fidelity is better than the mb warranty. i found that really strange but since it was a mb dealership (mb of massapequa) i guess i trusted them. however after reading all these horror stories im now worried i jus threw away 5k
they did not even offer a mb warranty and said fidelity is better than the mb warranty. i found that really strange but since it was a mb dealership (mb of massapequa) i guess i trusted them. however after reading all these horror stories im now worried i jus threw away 5k
There were several complaints about Fidelity on the a consumer web site.
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2018 GLC 300 4Matic
I purchased my vehicle new from an MB dealer. I sent the dealer quote from Mercury through the Pentagon Federal Credit Union earlier this year for their 100k 7 year warranty. The cost for Mercury was about $2,500.00 in February 2008. I had a few quotes from MB dealers that were about $4,000.00 for the same coverage. My dealer said the warranty would be about $3,200. I received the warranty about a month and a half later and it was from Fidelity. I returned the warranty and requested an MB warranty or a refund. No problem we do not sell the MB warranty we will send you a full refund.
There were several complaints about Fidelity on the a consumer web site.
There were several complaints about Fidelity on the a consumer web site.
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Hey,
Call this guy if you're interested in Damiler Chrysler warranty. He blew away Lisa's pricing for me.
chryslerservicecontracts.com- michael 866-278-8823
Tell him LetsJet sent ya. and post if he helps you out.
Good Luck
Call this guy if you're interested in Damiler Chrysler warranty. He blew away Lisa's pricing for me.
chryslerservicecontracts.com- michael 866-278-8823
Tell him LetsJet sent ya. and post if he helps you out.
Good Luck
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[QUOTE=igolfchip;3130003]
igolf, I posted some info on my previous posts. The answer is yes MB offers an extended warranty with $0 deductible. It may cost more, but for what you get it negates a lot of aftermarket warranties.
For example, current prices:
Smart Auto Warranty, $3200. Bogus, they are a broker, not the administrator. Spoke with the managers and they stated with MB's their labor rates may not match the dealer. The guy had the nerve to mention taking the car to a non-MB shop if they would not accept what they were willing to pay.
Warranty Direct offered a warranty for $4100, $250 deductible.
Deductible is high, labor rates are in question. I spoke with a manager at WD about this, and he said they may be instances where the labor rates may not match. However, WD is solid and have been in business for about 26 years. They have good BBB ratings.
**In my case, I had to cancel the warranty due to my primary dealers that would not take any aftermarket warranties.** This does not apply to all MB dealers, but you take a chance on it.
The aftermarket MB was selling was $4600, $500 deductible.
Covered by any MB dealer, deductible is ridiculous.
MB Extended, $5900, $0 deductible.
Sure the MB was higher, but covered for 7 yrs./100K miles. Everything is covered but wear items. No question of payment with any MB dealer. When dealing with deductibles, they can easily eat right back up to the cost of a MB warranty and beyond.
So it varies, it even depends on the car. For the higher end MB's they are expensive to repair. In your case, WD or DC may work just fine.
BTW- Here is a link to read: http://www.carbuyingtips.com/warranty.htm
For example, current prices:
Smart Auto Warranty, $3200. Bogus, they are a broker, not the administrator. Spoke with the managers and they stated with MB's their labor rates may not match the dealer. The guy had the nerve to mention taking the car to a non-MB shop if they would not accept what they were willing to pay.
Warranty Direct offered a warranty for $4100, $250 deductible.
Deductible is high, labor rates are in question. I spoke with a manager at WD about this, and he said they may be instances where the labor rates may not match. However, WD is solid and have been in business for about 26 years. They have good BBB ratings.
**In my case, I had to cancel the warranty due to my primary dealers that would not take any aftermarket warranties.** This does not apply to all MB dealers, but you take a chance on it.
The aftermarket MB was selling was $4600, $500 deductible.
Covered by any MB dealer, deductible is ridiculous.
MB Extended, $5900, $0 deductible.
Sure the MB was higher, but covered for 7 yrs./100K miles. Everything is covered but wear items. No question of payment with any MB dealer. When dealing with deductibles, they can easily eat right back up to the cost of a MB warranty and beyond.
So it varies, it even depends on the car. For the higher end MB's they are expensive to repair. In your case, WD or DC may work just fine.
BTW- Here is a link to read: http://www.carbuyingtips.com/warranty.htm
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Lol and a smart move at that probably. I wonder if the GM and Chrysler deal is still going through or that it fell out. It's like putting two pieces of junk with no value together (since neither of them have any cash), so you still have junk, just a larger piece.
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OK Guys:
Here's the latest update:
Chrysler Warranty (additional 5 yr / to 100K / $100 Deductible):
Lisa: $3495
Mike (Chrysler of Barrington): $2495
I've pretty much made up my mind to do the Chrysler Warranty through Mike. 1) My dealer can work with them
2) Am confident that regardless of Chrysler's future, the warranty will remain solvent for the 5 years
3) Price can't be beat
Before I pull the trigger - any last comments / suggestions?
Thanks!
Chip
Here's the latest update:
Chrysler Warranty (additional 5 yr / to 100K / $100 Deductible):
Lisa: $3495
Mike (Chrysler of Barrington): $2495
I've pretty much made up my mind to do the Chrysler Warranty through Mike. 1) My dealer can work with them
2) Am confident that regardless of Chrysler's future, the warranty will remain solvent for the 5 years
3) Price can't be beat
Before I pull the trigger - any last comments / suggestions?
Thanks!
Chip
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OK Guys:
Here's the latest update:
Chrysler Warranty (additional 5 yr / to 100K / $100 Deductible):
Lisa: $3495
Mike (Chrysler of Barrington): $2495
I've pretty much made up my mind to do the Chrysler Warranty through Mike. 1) My dealer can work with them
2) Am confident that regardless of Chrysler's future, the warranty will remain solvent for the 5 years
3) Price can't be beat
Before I pull the trigger - any last comments / suggestions?
Thanks!
Chip
Here's the latest update:
Chrysler Warranty (additional 5 yr / to 100K / $100 Deductible):
Lisa: $3495
Mike (Chrysler of Barrington): $2495
I've pretty much made up my mind to do the Chrysler Warranty through Mike. 1) My dealer can work with them
2) Am confident that regardless of Chrysler's future, the warranty will remain solvent for the 5 years
3) Price can't be beat
Before I pull the trigger - any last comments / suggestions?
Thanks!
Chip
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I have an O/T question, when i bought my Warranty there was an option of another $2-3K thing which was like a film around the paint that would "protect it", it was on the same paper as the M-B Extended CPO Warranty I got, he made it sound like something that would allow me to never have to Wax the car basically and it would stay protected. It's funny because I've never heard anyone talk about this, and it just sounded too unproven to do considering the cost. Also there was no way I'd no M-B didn't already prep my car with it to begin with?
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I have an O/T question, when i bought my Warranty there was an option of another $2-3K thing which was like a film around the paint that would "protect it", it was on the same paper as the M-B Extended CPO Warranty I got, he made it sound like something that would allow me to never have to Wax the car basically and it would stay protected. It's funny because I've never heard anyone talk about this, and it just sounded too unproven to do considering the cost. Also there was no way I'd no M-B didn't already prep my car with it to begin with?
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What the hell is the paint protector? I wonder if it actually works? And they actually put film over the whole interior? Wouldn't that feel really cheapo (like the old Grandmas with plastic on their couches) 
I just remembered about those options and now its spawned my curiosity.
I just remembered about those options and now its spawned my curiosity.
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