Warranty, Needed or Not ?
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Warranty, Needed or Not ?
My 2010 E350 Is approaching the end of the manufacturer warranty. I currently have 11k, and need advice on whether I would need an extended warranty(most likely 3rd and not mercedes limited). Doing this would extend 7 more years or till 100k total on odo.
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You kept the 06 for less than five years. How many are you going to keep this one?
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I would not buy any aftermarket warranty if you are only planning drive it until 50K miles even though the car will be 7 years old.
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I understand , I'm just concerned about the electrical problems such as the command unit.. But 3k for the warranty may not even pay off.
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I would buy the extended warranty through Merc. Stay way from after market ones. They're crap and you get what you pay for.
I would never own a premium car without a manufacturer warranty. Even with low miles. One or two big repairs pays for the warranty... and it'll happen.
I would never own a premium car without a manufacturer warranty. Even with low miles. One or two big repairs pays for the warranty... and it'll happen.
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Chances are that any warranty won't pay off at 50K/7years old. I understand coming from a w211 (06 E350) that you probably never felt totally comfortable if you followed these forums. You would have known that '03 thru '05 were problematic. Like you, I had an '06. In the back of my mind, I hoped the SBC brake system never fail why I was driving. I hoped I didn't have the non-hardened gear in the engine. These two items were big issues. So far, I haven't read anything worrisome of the '10 e350. I've driven one and I think it drives better than the '06 E350 by far. Also, gone was the fabic threshold. However, I don't like the door pins and the reshaped trunk is not as wide. You have the NA engine so concerns from many on this forum about DI engine won't apply to you.
I agree that one and more likely two big repairs will pay for a warranty but I'm not convinced that it will happen. Now, I've usually bought the extended warranty. So far, (knock on wood) it hasn't paid off. I'm on my third MB.
Did you buy it CPO?
I agree that one and more likely two big repairs will pay for a warranty but I'm not convinced that it will happen. Now, I've usually bought the extended warranty. So far, (knock on wood) it hasn't paid off. I'm on my third MB.
Did you buy it CPO?
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Chances are that any warranty won't pay off at 50K/7years old. I understand coming from a w211 (06 E350) that you probably never felt totally comfortable if you followed these forums. You would have known that '03 thru '05 were problematic. Like you, I had an '06. In the back of my mind, I hoped the SBC brake system never fail why I was driving. I hoped I didn't have the non-hardened gear in the engine. These two items were big issues. So far, I haven't read anything worrisome of the '10 e350. I've driven one and I think it drives better than the '06 E350 by far. Also, gone was the fabic threshold. However, I don't like the door pins and the reshaped trunk is not as wide. You have the NA engine so concerns from many on this forum about DI engine won't apply to you.
I agree that one and more likely two big repairs will pay for a warranty but I'm not convinced that it will happen. Now, I've usually bought the extended warranty. So far, (knock on wood) it hasn't paid off. I'm on my third MB.
Did you buy it CPO?
I agree that one and more likely two big repairs will pay for a warranty but I'm not convinced that it will happen. Now, I've usually bought the extended warranty. So far, (knock on wood) it hasn't paid off. I'm on my third MB.
Did you buy it CPO?
I didn't buy it cpo, but it is still eligible for mercedes extended which would give me 3+ years for around $2200.
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Chances are that any warranty won't pay off at 50K/7years old. I understand coming from a w211 (06 E350) that you probably never felt totally comfortable if you followed these forums. You would have known that '03 thru '05 were problematic. Like you, I had an '06. In the back of my mind, I hoped the SBC brake system never fail why I was driving. I hoped I didn't have the non-hardened gear in the engine. These two items were big issues. So far, I haven't read anything worrisome of the '10 e350. I've driven one and I think it drives better than the '06 E350 by far. Also, gone was the fabic threshold. However, I don't like the door pins and the reshaped trunk is not as wide. You have the NA engine so concerns from many on this forum about DI engine won't apply to you.
I agree that one and more likely two big repairs will pay for a warranty but I'm not convinced that it will happen. Now, I've usually bought the extended warranty. So far, (knock on wood) it hasn't paid off. I'm on my third MB.
Did you buy it CPO?
I agree that one and more likely two big repairs will pay for a warranty but I'm not convinced that it will happen. Now, I've usually bought the extended warranty. So far, (knock on wood) it hasn't paid off. I'm on my third MB.
Did you buy it CPO?
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Tell me more, what went wrong that made the warranty was worthwhile. I got rid of mine at 88K. The only out of pocket fix for me was a minor leaking oil pan gasket. Are you at all concerned about the SBC brake system that could fail without warning? Are you concerned about the unhardened gear or is your engine out of the range?
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Tell me more, what went wrong that made the warranty was worthwhile. I got rid of mine at 88K. The only out of pocket fix for me was a minor leaking oil pan gasket. Are you at all concerned about the SBC brake system that could fail without warning? Are you concerned about the unhardened gear or is your engine out of the range?
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My wife's C350 was bought new, but I've bought a few CPO BMWs in the past and we also had a few news ones and we purchased extended. At least with those cars they did have a few issues that were really expensive. I just don't like to take the chance. You just never know. And I've had cars in my early years that didn't have warranties and the repairs just added and added up. Sure, it's luck too. :-) Guess it's just the game of chance.
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Well the engine issue the reason I got the extended to begin with, as for the sbc it's covered by Mercedes. I've had motor/trans mounts replaced and ac compressor. Then again we can expect those issues at that mileage.. For example, I don't see those issues happening on my '10 before 50k.
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I drive about 3,000 miles per year and will probabaly get an extended warranty when origiginal expires. Simply because of how much it costs to get MB's repaired and their marginal reliability ratings.
Already replaced a couple of major cost items under warranty. One problem with any car today is the computer interface with most systems. So you replace a part and then pay for labor to get computers set.
I will go with an MBUSA warranty as don't trust the 3rd party ones.
Already replaced a couple of major cost items under warranty. One problem with any car today is the computer interface with most systems. So you replace a part and then pay for labor to get computers set.
I will go with an MBUSA warranty as don't trust the 3rd party ones.
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I drive about 3,000 miles per year and will probabaly get an extended warranty when origiginal expires. Simply because of how much it costs to get MB's repaired and their marginal reliability ratings.
Already replaced a couple of major cost items under warranty. One problem with any car today is the computer interface with most systems. So you replace a part and then pay for labor to get computers set.
I will go with an MBUSA warranty as don't trust the 3rd party ones.
Already replaced a couple of major cost items under warranty. One problem with any car today is the computer interface with most systems. So you replace a part and then pay for labor to get computers set.
I will go with an MBUSA warranty as don't trust the 3rd party ones.
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2010 E550.. Gone but never forgotton - E63 AMG..
The warranty on my 2010 E550 expires in November of this year. I made a stop at my local Mercedes dealer this past weekend to get an idea of what to expect, spoke with an associate who deals with extended warranties. An extended 3 year or 75k mile (whichever comes first ) warranty cost $ 3,200.. That’s ridiculous but I may have to bite the bullet for fear of air-matic failure. Until now its been fine but I’m not sure I should take the chance. Car has super low miles for a 2010 (15k miles).. What do you guys think ??
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Contact Travis : 262-821-5000 ext 349
For the same warranty I got quoted 2200 and 3200 from my local dealer. I'm also in the same position , low miles (11k) and don't know what to do.
For the same warranty I got quoted 2200 and 3200 from my local dealer. I'm also in the same position , low miles (11k) and don't know what to do.
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It really comes down to piece of mind and if you are willing to risk without it. I personally would find one but that is me. If I have a chance to get one I will. If not then I budget for repairs and upkeep.
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The warranty on my 2010 E550 expires in November of this year. I made a stop at my local Mercedes dealer this past weekend to get an idea of what to expect, spoke with an associate who deals with extended warranties. An extended 3 year or 75k mile (whichever comes first ) warranty cost $ 3,200.. That’s ridiculous but I may have to bite the bullet for fear of air-matic failure. Until now its been fine but I’m not sure I should take the chance. Car has super low miles for a 2010 (15k miles).. What do you guys think ??
Have until Nov., but leaning toward doing at least 2 year.
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