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I picked up my 450 GLE on Sat and used the quoted price by Tafel Motors and my dealer in Delaware was able to match it. I was pleasantly surprised. I opted for the 7yr/100K because I do a lot of long distance trips.
I bought the 6 year/75,000 mile when I bought my GL nearly 5 years ago. Since the original warranty expired, I have replaced a wobbly front strut and a broken headphone. Just those two items alone would have cost nearly $3,000. The extended warranty well worth the money on a vehicle as complicated and expensive as a Mercedes. Now I wish I had gone for the 7 year plan. I definitely want to trade before my plan ends.
Hey DM ......Check my signature line I have always bought the extended warranty and guess what I’ve never used a dime of it! I’m sure if I wouldn’t have bought the extended warranty I would’ve suffered all kinds of issues! Lol
He got back to me quickly and you will LOVE the price!
Just finished the deal with Jeff. And I did LOVE the price for a 6 yr/100k ELW (I drive a lot of miles). About 57% of the cost of what my dealer tried to pull a fast one for. At a $3,850 quoted price, they were way over the $3,000 MSRP and tried to say that they charge over list so the dealer gets a cut! I think the MSRP already HAS a commission built in. Crooks. I just wish Jeff could do the tire/wheel warranty.
Anyway, thanks again fabbrisd1 and Greg! Another reason why this forum is great.
Just finished the deal with Jeff. And I did LOVE the price for a 6 yr/100k ELW (I drive a lot of miles). About 57% of the cost of what my dealer tried to pull a fast one for. At a $3,850 quoted price, they were way over the $3,000 MSRP and tried to say that they charge over list so the dealer gets a cut! I think the MSRP already HAS a commission built in. Crooks. I just wish Jeff could do the tire/wheel warranty.
Anyway, thanks again fabbrisd1 and Greg! Another reason why this forum is great.
Me too, got the 6yr/100k ELW and the 4/40k maintenance program while I was at it - Jeff was EXCELLENT to deal with! First time I ever opted for an extended warranty on any vehicle, but for the price and piece of mind, seemed well worth it.
Aside from the ELW savings, I can thank this forum for saving me $500 on the GLE purchase (poster called out a rebate available for United Premier members) and $150 on a service coupon (posted sometime last year I believe). Also, would not have known the GLE was supposed to come with 3 USB-C connectors (I got one) if not for GregW...was ready to buy a few more on Amazon, but instead went back to dealer to get the 2 I was shorted.
Hi Guys, I have Geico as my auto carrier and they say for $16 per period (I think 6 months) they warranty any mechanical issue for I think 7 years. Any one have any experience with this? Seems like a better deal than an extended warranty.
The list prices are in post #2. I got 30% off list from Jeff on 7/75, but your mileage may vary.
Anytime people list actual costs instead of percentage-below-vague-reference-point is a boon to this community, IMO. If you're willing to say how much you saved percentage-wise, why not disclose your actual cost? It only helps the community. Being coy about it only helps the dealers. It seems well-established that Tafel Motors offers great ELW prices. Let's share them so that everyone in this community can benefit from the knowledge.
Anytime people list actual costs instead of percentage-below-vague-reference-point is a boon to this community, IMO. If you're willing to say how much you saved percentage-wise, why not disclose your actual cost? It only helps the community. Being coy about it only helps the dealers. It seems well-established that Tafel Motors offers great ELW prices. Let's share them so that everyone in this community can benefit from the knowledge.
List price is not “a vague reference point.” Each term varies in price. The math is pretty easy for most.
List price is not “a vague reference point.” Each term varies in price. The math is pretty easy for most.
You're right that it is. However, Bubba did not specify that he got 45 percent less than "list price." He said he got "45% less than my dealer quoted," which is far less specific than "45% less than list price." So, if he'd be willing to indulge the community in the actual cost, rather than vague percentages, I do believe it would be helpful.
Keep in mind you csn buy the warranty after you purchase the car, and from any MB dealer. You'll probably have the best chance during the car purchase but unless things changed since 2013, you can buy the extended warranty up to the day your factory warranty expires.
My personal experience was that it seemed more expensive afterward and dealers werent willing to negotiate 6 months before mine expired :-) consider it a part of the whole car purchase when shopping around.
Anytime people list actual costs instead of percentage-below-vague-reference-point is a boon to this community, IMO. If you're willing to say how much you saved percentage-wise, why not disclose your actual cost? It only helps the community. Being coy about it only helps the dealers. It seems well-established that Tafel Motors offers great ELW prices. Let's share them so that everyone in this community can benefit from the knowledge.
You quoted me so I thought you were taking about my reference point. Bubba3 likely got the same deal I did, which means his dealer was marking up.
You quoted me so I thought you were taking about my reference point. Bubba3 likely got the same deal I did, which means his dealer was marking up.
I only quoted you because you quoted my post in which I asked Bubba to be specific about total cost instead of percentage off what the dealer quoted him. (I know this comes off as "you started it!").
My GLE is apparently never going to arrive, but for the sake of the forum, I do think it would be helpful if Bubba wanted to let us know how many actual dollars he paid for the 7y/75K ELW. I think we are all aware at this point that Tafel Motors is the best damn place to buy the ELW, but actual dollar figures are informative. Frankly, I 'm not sure why you felt the need to reply to my original post, which was specifically directed at Bubba.
I only quoted you because you quoted my post in which I asked Bubba to be specific about total cost instead of percentage off what the dealer quoted him. (I know this comes off as "you started it!").
My GLE is apparently never going to arrive, but for the sake of the forum, I do think it would be helpful if Bubba wanted to let us know how many actual dollars he paid for the 7y/75K ELW. I think we are all aware at this point that Tafel Motors is the best damn place to buy the ELW, but actual dollar figures are informative. Frankly, I 'm not sure why you felt the need to reply to my original post, which was specifically directed at Bubba.
Exactly, telling me you got a certain percent off of some unknown number is meaningless. Serves no point.
You quoted me so I thought you were taking about my reference point. Bubba3 likely got the same deal I did, which means his dealer was marking up.
Greg is right, my dealer quote was way above the MSRP prices.
Sorry, I don't feel comfortable revealing the numbers as I don't have that agreement with the people I dealt with. It is real easy to find out your real numbers, however, as Jeff Jackson will respond quickly with a quote to you if you email him (see post #7) . Your dealer will also give you their price if you call their finance department.
The ELW New Car Warranty gives you the exact same coverage as the Original New Car Warranty for every yr/mileage level.
Are we sure the Mercedes Extended Limited Warranty (ELW) has the “exact same coverage” as the original new car warranty. I had looked into this a while back when I was considering purchasing a CL63 and a bunch of folks that already had it were pointing out how the ELW was not covering a bunch of things that the new car warranty allegedly covered. Such as the air bladders for the active seat bolstering (inflates opposing side when turning). I just read the small writing on the mercedes ELW brochure (linked below) and they clearly indicate that they are not the same and allude to the fact that the ELW includes exclusions that are not present in the new car warranty. “The Mercedes-Benz Extended Limited Warranty is an extension of the original New Vehicle Limited Warranty with a few exceptions(3)... (3)This is a summary of coverage. Some types of service are not covered under the Extended Limited Warranty plan. Please see your dealer for complete terms, including coverage exclusions and warranty information.“https://www.mbusa.com/content/dam/mb...%2004.2019.pdf
The next obvious question is what would not be covered by the ELW that would be covered by the new car warranty. I looked into that several years ago but couldn’t find a straight answer and gave up when I decided not to purchase the CL63. I have asked several dealerships this question and they don’t even know and said it’s likely that mercedes corporate may have some document specifying it but the MB corporate warranty folks don’t share it and merely reject claims based on it. Any help would be appreciated as I am planning to but a GLS580.
Wow, the ELW excludes the lithium ion battery and electric powertrain, which is a substantial exclusion. I wonder if the new car warranty has the same exclusion.
Wow, the ELW excludes the lithium ion battery and electric powertrain, which is a substantial exclusion. I wonder if the new car warranty has the same exclusion.
That is for "electric drive vehicles," which the GLE is not. The battery packs in electric vehicles are typically covered by an extended warranty.
Wow, the ELW excludes the lithium ion battery and electric powertrain, which is a substantial exclusion. I wonder if the new car warranty has the same exclusion.
Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
That is for "electric drive vehicles," which the GLE is not. The battery packs in electric vehicles are typically covered by an extended warranty.
What Greg said... I initially read it the same way and was concerned, however upon checking with MB, it was clarified
To the dude on CL63... "ELW" is a term that means "Extended Limited Warranty" which can be used kindof "shorthand" for either "extended New Car Warranty" or used with "extended Mercedes Certified Warranty".. and your concern back at that time with a CL63 I would guess was the difference between what was covered/not-covered by Mercedes New Car Warranty and Mercedes Certified Warranty..
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