I just purchased a 2006 CLS55 used from a private owner. I went to my local dealership and they said that I can only buy an aftermarket warranty. And that I can not buy the mercedes star extended warranty because I am not the original owner. Does this sound right???

Since it was a private sale, they can claim this if they want. Although I would check with as many dealers as possible to see if their policies are consistant.

That does not sound right to me. I bought a certified pre-owned 2001 E320 (52,000 miles) from a dealer here. At the same time, I bought an additional
12 months to go with the 12 month/100,000 miles that M-B gives you. All of this is through M-B, nothing after-market about it. The finance guy said that it is non-refundable, but is transferable to a subsequent owner.

Our situations are different, but I don't think that dealer is being truthful with you. You have a much newer, much more expensive, yada yada than I have, and the original (transferable warranty I think) should still be in effect

Good luck,
M

Some dealers will Starmark warranty it if you take it to them right away and the car passes their Starmark inspection....but not all dealers will do this.

Starmark is transferrable from private party to private party, but not if you buy the car from a non-Benz dealer.

I was told the same thing after buying my car from a non-benz dealer. I ended up buying a third party warranty.

Bingo, was just at the dealer 24 hrs ago and was told near exact same thing. They said no rush like that though, but it would have to pass each point of Starmark to be extended. With my mods....I guess that's that.

How much is the Starmark warranty....anyone know?