Mercedes Offers No Maintenance Pkg on 2012 83K Miles
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Mercedes Offers No Maintenance Pkg on 2012 83K Miles
I bought my 2012 E350 new. Every 3 years, I would buy the MB 3 year maintenance package. At the Dealer Thursday they said my car was too old (no packages offered after 8 years) to buy a new maintenance package. I wasn't trying to buy a warranty, just a predefined maintenance package. Why is this not offered by MB?
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I bought my 2012 E350 new. Every 3 years, I would buy the MB 3 year maintenance package.
At the Dealer Thursday they said my car was too old (no packages offered after 8 years) to buy a new maintenance package.
I wasn't trying to buy a warranty, just a predefined maintenance package.
Why is this not offered by MB?
At the Dealer Thursday they said my car was too old (no packages offered after 8 years) to buy a new maintenance package.
I wasn't trying to buy a warranty, just a predefined maintenance package.
Why is this not offered by MB?
I believe you got:
- oil changes,
- air filter,
- windshield wippers,
- mandatory tire inflation!
including if you're lucky:
- cabin filter,
- spark plugs,
- brake DOT4 replacement
The above maintenance comes short with:
- tranny service
- Differential /Xfer fluids
- brake rotors/pads
- AGM batteries
- Failed VVT phasers/Tensioners
- Serpentine idlers/tensioner
- coolant flush
- water pump/thermostat
- PCV breather system
- Lambda/O2 sensors
- Leaky cam. sensors & actuators
- 5K tire rotations
Besides factory defects....:
- 11.3 Volts while driving
- dash beep-beep error warnings
Timely maintenance is essential to prevent costly repairs. Now you can guess why MB does not extend coverage, right?
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.Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; Jan 15, 2022 at 07:50 PM.
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I bought my 2012 E350 new. Every 3 years, I would buy the MB 3 year maintenance package. At the Dealer Thursday they said my car was too old (no packages offered after 8 years) to buy a new maintenance package. I wasn't trying to buy a warranty, just a predefined maintenance package. Why is this not offered by MB?
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
You basically needed to time it to buy the 3 service pack before it hit 80k. Once you're past that, then as you found out you're SOL. It's basically worth it to get the plugs and transmission fluid changed. Otherwise standard A and B services are much cheaper at indy mechanics.
