puranm

Hello everyone - has anyone purchased extended warranty on G63? I have a 2020 with 15K miles. Warranty MSRP for 7 years / 75K miles is $9550. The dealers are quoting between $6700 and $7500. Fully refundable if I don't use it. Prorated refund if part of the funds are used. Looking for inputs from other G63 owners, thank you.

sweet63

Hi. I'm curious about your 2020 G 63 with only 15,000 miles?

I bought an extended warranty for my 2020 G 63 two years ago. I paid $7,350 plus tax = $8,048). I was planning on keeping my G 63 for many years, so it seemed reasonable to purchase the extended warranty. However, I got an allocation for a 2024 G 63 a few months ago, so I decided to trade my 2020 G 63 to my dealer when my 2024 G 63 arrives in February.

When I purchased the extended warranty two years ago, my MB dealer explained that I could transfer the warranty if I sold my G 63 to a private buyer. He also said I could get a full refund if I cancelled the extended warranty before the original factory warranty ended (four years or 50,000 miles).

I don't want to cancel the extended warranty on my 2020 G 63 until the 2024 G 63 is a "done deal" and I have it in my possession (sorry, but I don't trust anybody). Once you cancel the extended warranty, you can't get it back. Naturally, all of the negotiations for the 2024 G 63 were taking place when my 2020 G 63 had 49,000 miles, so I was particularly interested in knowing the details of cancelling the extended warranty since I was going to hit 50,000 miles before my 2024 arrives. Nobody knew, or they wouldn't say, anything about the cancellation details, so I cracked open the extended warranty agreement and started reading. It was surprisingly clear:

10.1. You may cancel this Agreement at any time by submitting to the Selling Dealer or any Authorized Dealer proof of ownership for the Vehicle and a completed written Cancellation Form, which is available from the Selling Dealer or any Authorized Dealer.10.2. If this Agreement is cancelled prior to the date coverage begins, or within the first sixty (60) days after coverage begins, and no claims have been filed, the entire Agreement price will be refunded by the Selling Dealer.

10.3. If a claim has been made against the Agreement, or if the Agreement has been in effect more than sixty (60) days, the Selling Dealer will refund an amount of the Agreement purchase price according to the pro-rata method reflecting the greater of the days in force or the miles driven based on the term/miles selected and the date coverage begins, less the amount of any claims paid under this Agreement.

The bottom-line is you can cancel the extended warranty and receive a refund for all, or most, of the purchase price even after the extended warranty coverage begins. It's best to cancel before, or within 60 days, after extended warranty coverage begins. The refunded amount is pro-rated, so the cost to cancel is still relatively modest if you cancel after 60 days. Keep in mind, the refund amount will be adjusted to account for any claims under the extended warranty. This all seems reasonable to me.

BTW, I explained these cancellation terms to my MB salesperson, and she was surprised. She has been selling extended warranties for years, and she was not aware of these cancellation terms.

puranm

Hi - I don't drive the G much, I mostly drive the S63. And I was told there is no sales tax to be paid now. I don't want to swap for a 2024 as the difference is almost $80K including $15K markups etc. No one is able to give a clear answer about refund calculations. Since the G has low miles, I will probably not buy the warranty. Trying to see if anyone posts a lower quote.

Chedman13

I have a 2019 G63 and paid about $11k for my extended warranty.

Most issues started around 42,000 miles.

Rear main seal leak
Air oil separator clogging, which caused rear main seal to leak again (it folds inwards due to the pressure)
Rear main seal is a cheap part (probably under $20, it's a rubber seal), but it requires to drop the transmission.
Thermostat on the m177 is not uncommon (you will find others fail at 5k to 50k miles), across the platforms.
Cheap enough part, but again, must remove a lot of the front end to get at.
Valve cover engine oil leak

These m177 are great, but if something goes wrong, it's all crammed together so lots of labor to fix. Not as bad as a Bentley W12 though.

I'm probably $15k-$20k in warranty repairs, so well worth the $11k I spent. I can drive up to 100k miles or until 2028 for peace of mind. I believe I took care of most of the major known issues to the m177 and hoping it's smooth sailing from here. It would have not been fun paying for all that out of pocket.

I plan on keeping this for a long time so keeping up-to-date on every service done at the dealer.

haa

My experience with cancelation of these warranties twice in the past is that you have to do it and get the refund from the selling dealer. Even though the language states the warranty can be cancelled "by any dealer" the actual refund takes place from the selling dealer specifically so if you cancel from another dealer you are likely to face delays in getting your refund from the selling dealer.

streborx

Paragraph 10 .3 in post #2 doesn't read IMO as if you get the full warranty price refunded after 7 years if you've not filed any claIms. Or do I not understand your 5th sentence?

SLS

Who offered you $6,700? Was this for a 7-year/75,000 miles? I'm taking delivery on a 2024 next week and would like to find someone who will sell me a discounted warrantee. I hear there is wiggle room on these but not on the maintenance plan.

SLS

Just curious, how do you know when these things happen? Does the car tell you?

sweet63

If I understand this correctly, Paragraph 10.3 talks about pro-rata methods (miles or days) of calculating a partial refund of the price of the extended warranty.

I paid about $8,000 including taxes for my extended warranty, so if I cancel after 60 days they'd calculate the partial refund as follows:
If pro-rated by miles, I believe I'd be charged $.16 per mile: $8,000/50,000 miles = $.16 per mile
If pro-rated by days, I'd be charged $7.31 per day: $8,000/(3x365 days) = $7.31 per day

The refund would also be reduced by the amount of any claims paid under the extended warranty agreement.

Hodog16

Car will throw check engine light for thermostat issue (my 2022 had this issue under 1000 miles and was fixed quickly under warranty). Other stuff I assume Chedman13 saw oil leak under car.

SLS

I spoke with my local dealer and they are willing to sell me the 7-year/75,000 mile warrantee extension for $6,700.00. So I'm a happy camper.

sweet63

Windshield film (I use Exoshield...about $500) works surprisingly well. You know it's there, but it's not noticeable. You'll be driving one day, and BANG!! Sounds like a gunshot!! Sh*t!! That was a rock! Where's the point of impact? Where's the crack? Hmmm. No crack. One broken windshield (and the associated hassle) avoided

I'm trading my 2020 G 63 for a 2024 G 63 (it's on the boat). I won't drive it off the lot without paint protective film AND windshield film.

Hodog16

I've had exoshield and now clearplex on the G. The exoshield definitely protected my 2021 although it's not impenetrable but does mitigate damage. I am sure the windshield would have cracked or at least had something that needed repair without the film, but even a big enough rock or hard enough hit will damage the windshield.

SLS

So in 4 years, besides two service A's and two service B's, what other service is there to do, as part of the regularly scheduled maintenance? Worth $3,200 to pay in advance? What do service A's, B's cost on a G63?

SLS

So Cavender Auto Group will sell me an 84-month CavCare policy for $2,118. This covers replacing lost keys; fixing windshield rock chips and replacing glass, anytime the crack is longer than 6 inches; dent and ding repair, but not paint; and Interior/Exterior repair.

Worth it, or just spend the $500 and cover the windshield?

SLS

Will be getting PPF and Ceramic Coating, but will have to drive it to the location, about 5 miles away. Fingers crossed!

PS: what was the differential in the 2020 to 2024 trade? I'm thinking we will do something similar, once the bugs in the 2025 model year have been fleshed out, in a couple of years.

wildta

Each dealer is different. Call each of the dealers around you and ask them the cost and what's included in each since they all offer some add-ons with these services.

sweet63

I'm in Utah half the year, and there are a lot of rocks...

The delta was $80K including the $15K ADM. It's easier to swallow if you amortize it over 4 years

Chedman13

No, I looked into this. All the "extra stuff" isn't included in the pre-paid. My dealership had to call and ask Corporate. For reference, I have a 2019 G63 with 42k miles. It was time for year 5 or 50k service, mine was based on time as I haven't hit 50k miles. So if I bought the pre-paid, extra stuff like spark plugs would NOT be covered. It's a G63 thing, there are exclusions for that specific car. My others covered spark plugs, transmission fluid changes etc.

I wanted to get the pre-paid, as I was hoping to saving a lot of money. Here is what my services look like:
50K, Basic A service (engine oil changed, tire rotation, inspection), spark plugs, front and rear axle gear oil change, wiper blades. ->> the "big" ticket items here is spark plugs, front and rear axle gear oil changes.
60K, Basic B service (Engine oil change, cabin filter, dust filter, brake flush, tire rotation, inspection) and wiper blades. ->> no "big" ticket items.
70K, Basic A service (engine oil changed, tire rotation, inspection) and wiper blades ->> no "big" ticket items.
80k, Basic B service, engine air filters, transmission oil and filter replacement and transfer case oil replacement ->> several "big" ticket items.

120k/12 years is replace fuel filter, replace main circuit coolant and replace low-temperature circuit coolant

You'll also want to keep track of any warranty items, because I got a lot of fluids changed for "free" that I don't need to do:
engine valve cover leak - "free" oil change
thermostat failure - "free" coolant flush and new fluid
rear main seal replacement - "free" transmission fluid flush and new fluid

I am getting this info from AP00.20-U-1208CS SERVICE SHEET for Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System (USA), 463 Chassis with 177 Engine Maintenance Sheet.

SLS

But what about years 1 - 4? The $3,200 is only for the 1st four years. Would the covered items cost more than $800 per service, if I was paying out of pocket? This would be my break even. What would be the non covered parts/labor that I would have to pay out of pocket for, either way, for the 1st four years?

Hodog16

Through three G63's I've only had to get an oil change once (lol) on my 2021 back in December 2021. The Basic A service at 10k miles cost me $255 at the local MB dealer. I skipped the tire rotation because I had A/T's on, so it was cheaper than the $300 they quoted me.

When I called around to dealers back in 2020, this was their rough estimates for at least the first two A/B services. I imagine prices likely have gone up. My guess is the A services remain around the same price as it's just an oil change + tire rotation, but the B services are the ones that will get pricey.

Dealer 1 (the one I serviced at)
A - $300
B - $800

Dealer 2 (Crappy dealer that has yet to give me an allocation despite being on their list for 3 years, during which time I've bought three G63's and turned down 2 more, but I digress).
A - $460
B - $1030
Tire rotation - $84

MB indy shop that has great reviews
A - $180
B - $350

SLS

Wow, not worth spending the $3,200. Break even at best, paying the highest service rates above. I'll give the dealer a call tomorrow and see what they charge. Also ask if anything else is included. Thanks for the info!

Chedman13

I'm going to point out what are the more bigger/unusual items from a regular service (aka oil change):

1 year, 10k = nothing special
2 year, 20k = replace activated charcoal combination filter behind glovebox, replace brake fluid (every 2 years)
3 year, 30k = nothing special
4 year, 40k = replace activated charcoal combination filter behind glovebox, replace brake fluid (every 2 years) + replace engine air filter

So:
Engine oil = every 10k miles
Activated charcoal combination filter = every 20k miles
Brake fluid = every 20k miles
Engine air filter = every 40k miles
Spark plugs = every 50k miles
Front/rear axle oil = every 50k miles
Transmission fluid = every 80k miles
Transfer case oil = every 80k miles
4x4^2 only Portal Axle Front/Rear oil = every 80k miles
Fuel filter = every 120k miles
Coolant (main and low-temperature circuit) = every 120k miles (this seems a bit long, but don't worry - you'll have it changes when the thermostat goes out)

$3,200 does not seem like a good deal at all for year 1-4.

haa

From my experience it only makes sense to purchase the 3 year prepaid service in 3 year intervals after the 3rd service has been completed (40k, 50k and 60k)(70k, 80k and 90k). The prepaid service I purchased from my dealer on my last G63 did cover the Spark plugs and all the extras. New front wiper blades are also included with every service.

SLS

Duly noted. Also, reading the maintenance brochure today, I noticed that the G63 does not include any of the AMG service items as well. I think I’ll skip buying prepaid maintenance.