Urgent Requesr - Gle 350 Extended Warranty help?
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Urgent Requesr - Gle 350 Extended Warranty help?
Hi all - we have been leasing a GLE 350 as of 2020/2021 and have just purchased it. The dealership just told us that today is the last day we can buy the extended limited warranty. I am struggling to figure out if it’s worth it - any help would be great from what other ppl have experienced. Sharing extra details below:
- located in Ontario, Canada
- car has 41k KMs
- no repairs have been needed so far, 1 accident where someone rear ended and had to get the trunk replaced (totalled over 10k but covered under insurance)
- the brakes are due to be replaced as well currently quoted 1700, 2100 pre tax (around 3800 plus 13%)
- the extended limited warranty would cover 2 years comprehensive, 1 year power train in the 3rd year
- cost of warranty is 4800
- link to warranty -
https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/content/dam/mb-nafta/ca/owners/warranty/MB_Extended_Limited_Warranty_brochure_EN.pdf
I need to decide ASAP so any quick help would be greatly appreciated!
- located in Ontario, Canada
- car has 41k KMs
- no repairs have been needed so far, 1 accident where someone rear ended and had to get the trunk replaced (totalled over 10k but covered under insurance)
- the brakes are due to be replaced as well currently quoted 1700, 2100 pre tax (around 3800 plus 13%)
- the extended limited warranty would cover 2 years comprehensive, 1 year power train in the 3rd year
- cost of warranty is 4800
- link to warranty -
https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/content/dam/mb-nafta/ca/owners/warranty/MB_Extended_Limited_Warranty_brochure_EN.pdf
I need to decide ASAP so any quick help would be greatly appreciated!
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Maybe @W205C43PFL can help. He's very knowledgeable around here and is from Canada.
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Maybe @W205C43PFL can help. He's very knowledgeable around here and is from Canada.
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How long is the lease? What would it cost you to trade the car in on a new 2025 GLE?
That brake cost seems rather high. Have you checked the price elsewhere? Brake pads and rotors aren't covered under the extended warranty so the fact that the car needs a brake service doesn't matter to your decision on the extended warranty.
You have a GLE 350 with the 4 cylinder engine that appears to be building a reputation for self destructing. Has Mercedes in Canada extended the warranty on that motor?
That brake cost seems rather high. Have you checked the price elsewhere? Brake pads and rotors aren't covered under the extended warranty so the fact that the car needs a brake service doesn't matter to your decision on the extended warranty.
You have a GLE 350 with the 4 cylinder engine that appears to be building a reputation for self destructing. Has Mercedes in Canada extended the warranty on that motor?
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I'd get the warranty. A window winder is expensive (though not as expensive as an F250).
Take a high deductible.
Take a high deductible.
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>$5k in repairs over the next 2 years is the premise of the warranty.
I would not buy this or any warranty. In 2 years your out of pocket repair cost could be zero. Or it could be >$5k. It’s probably closer to zero.
Brakes are not part of warranty but rather normal wear items. DIY or indy for brakes.
I would not buy this or any warranty. In 2 years your out of pocket repair cost could be zero. Or it could be >$5k. It’s probably closer to zero.
Brakes are not part of warranty but rather normal wear items. DIY or indy for brakes.
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The CAD$4800 would be USD$3360 for the ELW.
Using these rates:
1 USD = 1.43310 CAD
1 CAD = 0.697730 USD
Does Fidelity offer coverage in Canada@Highline-Autos.com ?
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Sorry that I am unable to help though : ( as I am not familiar with extended warranties. OP, I hope you can still figure it out, I see other forum members already recommended several options as well so hope that helps, good luck : )
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It's a personal matter of personal Risk Tolerance.
That's what ELW's are - paying someone to share a portion of risk.
I'm OK with a $3-4,000 repair, but I pay to protect against a Big One.
Personal choice.
That's what ELW's are - paying someone to share a portion of risk.
I'm OK with a $3-4,000 repair, but I pay to protect against a Big One.
Personal choice.
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Just like any kind of insurance cover, if you are after peace of mind, just get it and be done with it. If something happens, you are covered for the duration of the EW.
But my understanding is that there’s a big price variance in these EW products, depending on who is selling it. So shopping around will certainly help to ease the price of entry.
PS: I have never purchased EW for any of my prior products, and I tend to keep my cars for the long haul (200K and beyond). If problems are present, I would expect them to surface early on, especially problems related to the complex bits. I maintain my vehicles diligently, and reduce the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance interval to half of what they recommend (5K instead of 10K etc).
But my understanding is that there’s a big price variance in these EW products, depending on who is selling it. So shopping around will certainly help to ease the price of entry.
PS: I have never purchased EW for any of my prior products, and I tend to keep my cars for the long haul (200K and beyond). If problems are present, I would expect them to surface early on, especially problems related to the complex bits. I maintain my vehicles diligently, and reduce the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance interval to half of what they recommend (5K instead of 10K etc).
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OP probably gave CAD prices so CAD$1700 is USD$1200 which is about right.
The CAD$4800 would be USD$3360 for the ELW.
Using these rates:
1 USD = 1.43310 CAD
1 CAD = 0.697730 USD
Does Fidelity offer coverage in Canada@Highline-Autos.com ?
The CAD$4800 would be USD$3360 for the ELW.
Using these rates:
1 USD = 1.43310 CAD
1 CAD = 0.697730 USD
Does Fidelity offer coverage in Canada@Highline-Autos.com ?
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It's a personal matter of one's own risk tolerance.
Even if I have the resources to replace an engine, I don't have the desire.
Same with a possible injury or malady. I buy health insurance.
Personal choice. YMMV.
