TheSpooky

Appreciate your input. I tried talking to the dealer/service department without wane. If you don't mind, what is the source of information you posted...MBUSA or personal experience?

ArcticWhiteZ51

I've read the thread in its entirety but are extended warranties taxable? Maybe state dependent??? I'm in Austin and MB Austin is my dealer. I'm asking as I'd like to know before I call them and out of state folks.

saty

No it's not.

SuperZoom

Friends,


A) EW - I am looking for 7 Yr / 100K EW. I think $2,200 to $2,400 is reasonable price to pay (based on this Thread discussion so far).

If someone paid price in that range, could you please post that contact person in this thread. * If whatever reason, don't feel comfortable in thread, please PM me the details. Appreciate the help.



B) Pre-paid Maintenance - I am also looking for Pre-paid Maintenance (all 4 - in first 4 years). Once again I think $1000 - $1200 as good price range.

If someone paid price in that range, could you please post that contact person in this thread. * If whatever reason, don't feel comfortable in thread, please PM me the details. Appreciate the help.


Once again, Thanks in advance.


*SZ*

Haggis62

For EW if you read the forums you can get it for $1600. I know this as I got it . For the prepaid maint I think anything under $1200 is a good deal.
My 2cents

gypsymoth

If I'm buying a second hand GLC in the UK, can I buy an extended warranty?

mleun481

I don't know about UK, but in the US, you can as long as its still covered under the original warranty. You don't have to be the original owner.

gypsymoth

Thanks man

SuperZoom

FYI - If Anybody is Interested in EW.

I have bought EW : from Jeff Jackson and recommend him to others.

GLC300 4matic ( 7/75=$1600 OR 7/100=$2600)

Tafel Motors KY
Jeff Jackson
(502)896-4411 ext 1246


Also ... I have explored option to buy from Brett (512)381-7382 @ MB Austin. He also offered the following. He was also very professional and courteous in response. His options were

GLC300 4Matic ( 7/75=$1700 OR 7/100=$2700 )


I think between these 2 folks --- You can get the best deal for EW (as no games played and straight shooting transparent pricing by both )

-SZ

LazyDriver

GLC owner here approaching the one year anniversary so I need to figure out the maintenance situation.

(I only have 5000 miles on the car... I ride a bike much more than drive. Thus I'm up against the 12 month limit, as opposed to the mileage limit.)

Googling turns up what Mercedes says is a "new low price" for the 3 year maintenance of $769.

Is this a good deal?

A quick look suggests this "Star Maintenance" is a lesser plan than what they offered previously. It's basically oil changes. Am I right about this?

TIA for advice.

https://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/Digital...ar_service.pdf

PD

TheSpooky

This will get you A/B/A service(s). Each service is oil/filter change. B service adds Cabin air/pollen filter, wiper blades and brake fluid change.
And then there is hard to monetize list of inspections.

Plan saves ~ 25-30% if paid separately. Buying plan from out of state MB dealer (as mentioned here) may save some more in sales tax.

If you are going to do this at a dealer, buying PPM is a better option than paying individually. Cost of above services is much less (may be not much in CA) at indy's, though.

mtberman

I'm like you LazyDriver. I walk to my office each day and only drive my personal car about 7000 miles per year, so I will be doing these services annually. I contacted dealers in my area (Denver) and most charge ~$250 for the A service and ~$650 for the B service. $769 up front for the first 3 service visits is an attractive price to me. I think I would buy that if they offered it.

hothummer

Maybe I am missing something but why don't people just take their MB to an independent garage that specializes in MB?

My friend has a GLA250 and an oil change costs him $80 versus $300 at the dealership (Canada).

As long as they know how to service an MB, can reset the code, why would anyone pay the ridiculous dealer rates? Even my sales rep said the $300 Service A was simply an oil change..

Ddmccormack

I say Here, Here....folks on this thread touting MB being premium vehicle and why cheap out, as if that justifies the ridiculous MB $370 quote i got this week for m first A service I should just comply with because their overhead requires. Independent is charging $180 and will have my business. Others mention dealerships ability to do software updates, well - it isn't like we can't just set up a session at dealer to get same. And a 25 point check is a 25 point check, please. As long as my rig is lubricated, and breathing fine, and warranty is in place, I will choose to not play MBs game.

Vaboy

Like many of you, I was pretty sure I would have my A,B,A services done by an Indy shop. But at the same time, during the 4 yr Warranty period, I've been concerned that if I have a Warranty problem, I don't want to be the "red headed stepchild" when I walk in the dealer. Yeah, I'm a skeptic and can't help but think during that Warranty visit they might just tweak something minor the wrong way to teach me a lesson.

The$769 is an excellent deal (at least in the MB world). I'd love to find a similar deal for the 4 yr plan. Be careful when looking at these plans. Just saw a dealer with the STAR plan advertised as a plan for "Used" MB at a higher price than mentioned here. And they called their plan for New cars a Premier plan for $975.

I'm as tight as anyone but don't think those who choose to use their dealer for service should be derided for doing so. After 4 years I'll evaluate my relationship with the dealer and go from there. BTW, I've had an outstanding relationship with my Toyota dealer for the last 26 years. They've NEVER done anything that wasn't necessary and they've always been more than fair with me. And they've always treated me like a MB customer. Of course, they don't charge MB prices, so we'll see how that goes.

Vaboy

Before everyone gets excited about this good deal from MB (as I did), it may be from a PDF from 2010!

I did a little checking and this $769 plan was discussed on the mbworld forum back in 2010. The link lazydriver included above just goes to an undated MB PDF. Unintentional I'm sure, but maybe one of those "too good to be true" deals.

Can anyone confirm this one way or the other?

ACN

2018 GLC 4Matic Custom Order
10% MSRP
$1700 7/75 Extended Warranty

Worked with the best salesman in the country (SW USA). If anyone needs a great deal, he's your guy. Straight forward and gets the deal done. When other dealerships laughed at getting any discount, he beat anyone. PM Me for INFO.

I'll fly to this dealership and pay to ship my car to another state if I had to.

dieselfan1974

I have a 2018 GLC 43 SUV that is scheduled to arrive in mid Nov 2017. This is my first MB & I feel like I'm drinking from a fire hose with all of the great information that is accessible on this forum. Could you "please" tell me what kind of a deal you ended up getting on your extended warranty, maintenance plan, etc. The contact and ph. # would be great. I live in Georgia & are taking delivery on my car in Indiana, therefore where I buy the warranty is not a big deal, so long that it is acceptable at all MB dealers nationwide.

nsoltz

Have a MY 18 GLC300W4 on order for mid-to end of October delivery (production scheduled second decade Sept 2017). Doing a 3 year lease. My SA bundled service into lease so only actually paying 59% of service cost.

Lunar

I bought from Jeff Jackson (Tafel Motors in Louisville). Great guy, very professional and excellent service. Pricing was the best I found. 502-896-4411

Sigp232

+1

BlackGLC

I bought prepaid maintenance from Jeff Jackson, too. He was great to work with. Highly recommended.

FinallyOwnMerz2K18

Were you able to get a good price on your warranty?

dizneyman

Picked up our 2018 loaded GLC 300 yesterday in Orlando, and due to Florida Law maintenance and warranty prices are fixed at a very high rate.


Called Jeff at the recommendation of others and he is great to work with.

7/75k warranty $1700
4/40k maintenance $1275

Tafel Motors KY
Jeff Jackson
(502)896-4411 ext 1246

jjt1234

I have talked to several MB dealers about maintenance on my 2017 GLC. They said MB has now gotten away from the A/B designation and uses mileage (10/20/30 etc) because different services are included. 40/50/60k services are really expensive due to spark plugs, transmission,etc...

i have gotten quotes on 40/50/60k prepaid services which retail for 1450 but i can get for 1250. I think its a good deal as those 3 services individually are over 2000. Any thoughts or experience on this?