50k miles coming up QUICK! - Strategy Suggestions??
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50k miles coming up QUICK! - Strategy Suggestions??
So I am at 48.5k on my 2012 E350 BT. Bought her w/26k already on her from a private dealer and I have been shooting back and forth between the ATL and the Queen City a lot - hence the miles. I really enjoy the car on the highway and I usually keep cars for a long time and I doubt this one will be an exception.
So first a little more about the car and me.
1) This is my first MB - (I am a former BMW and current Porsche guy).
2) I've had the A&B service done at the dealer (wayyyy overpriced IMHO).
3) I've changed the oil in her myself the last 2 times (I have a topsider) and know how to reset service reminders.
4) I have a lift in my garage, but it is usually occupied by a "project" car.
5) I don't mind working on the MB, but prefer to wrench on the project car.
So here are my questions.
1) Is the extended warranty worth considering or should I rest easy in that I have yet to have a service issue and diesels are built for 250k miles?
2) What should I try to have the dealer work on/replace before I go over 50k miles? Any known items that fail right around 51k miles?
3) What else am I missing/forgetting?
Thanks in advance.
So first a little more about the car and me.
1) This is my first MB - (I am a former BMW and current Porsche guy).
2) I've had the A&B service done at the dealer (wayyyy overpriced IMHO).
3) I've changed the oil in her myself the last 2 times (I have a topsider) and know how to reset service reminders.
4) I have a lift in my garage, but it is usually occupied by a "project" car.
5) I don't mind working on the MB, but prefer to wrench on the project car.
So here are my questions.
1) Is the extended warranty worth considering or should I rest easy in that I have yet to have a service issue and diesels are built for 250k miles?
2) What should I try to have the dealer work on/replace before I go over 50k miles? Any known items that fail right around 51k miles?
3) What else am I missing/forgetting?
Thanks in advance.
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From: Greenville SC USA
2008 E320 Bluetec (until 11/14), 2001 SLK 320, 2004 Volvo V70, 1972 MGB, 2013 E350
Get an extended warranty. There are many very expensive things that can go wrong besides the engine. Don't ask me how I know.
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2011 E550 P2 4M Sedan
While I have a ELW myself, I only put on about 8k a year so I will have the car 6 years before I hit the expiration date of the ELW. If you drive a lot and will hit 100k in a couple of years, I would question how much use you will get out of an ELW in such a short time.
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2010 E350, Sold 1998 C230
You've owned BMW's and Porsches, have a lift and you want to know if you need a warranty? I would just keep up with the maintenance yourself and bank the price of a warranty. If you don't need it, then you're ahead.
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So I am at 48.5k on my 2012 E350 BT. Bought her w/26k already on her from a private dealer and I have been shooting back and forth between the ATL and the Queen City a lot - hence the miles. I really enjoy the car on the highway and I usually keep cars for a long time and I doubt this one will be an exception.
So first a little more about the car and me.
1) This is my first MB - (I am a former BMW and current Porsche guy).
2) I've had the A&B service done at the dealer (wayyyy overpriced IMHO).
3) I've changed the oil in her myself the last 2 times (I have a topsider) and know how to reset service reminders.
4) I have a lift in my garage, but it is usually occupied by a "project" car.
5) I don't mind working on the MB, but prefer to wrench on the project car.
So here are my questions.
1) Is the extended warranty worth considering or should I rest easy in that I have yet to have a service issue and diesels are built for 250k miles?
2) What should I try to have the dealer work on/replace before I go over 50k miles? Any known items that fail right around 51k miles?
3) What else am I missing/forgetting?
Thanks in advance.
So first a little more about the car and me.
1) This is my first MB - (I am a former BMW and current Porsche guy).
2) I've had the A&B service done at the dealer (wayyyy overpriced IMHO).
3) I've changed the oil in her myself the last 2 times (I have a topsider) and know how to reset service reminders.
4) I have a lift in my garage, but it is usually occupied by a "project" car.
5) I don't mind working on the MB, but prefer to wrench on the project car.
So here are my questions.
1) Is the extended warranty worth considering or should I rest easy in that I have yet to have a service issue and diesels are built for 250k miles?
2) What should I try to have the dealer work on/replace before I go over 50k miles? Any known items that fail right around 51k miles?
3) What else am I missing/forgetting?
Thanks in advance.
I would get the max extended warranty. And it must be purchased before the original factory warranty runs out.
Last edited by Arrie; May 15, 2015 at 12:08 AM.
