EricRinSEA

Hi all...

I've got my eye on a very, very tempting '02 S600 that's just out of its warranty period. Having already done a fair bit of searching through the forums here, there seems to be a clear consensus that extended warranty coverage is mandatory for a W220.

I checked out www.warrantydirect.com, but they don't cover the S600. (Possibly because they've learned the hard way, I wonder?) I'll be calling my local MB USA dealer tomorrow to see what options they might suggest.

So, I guess I have two questions to the forum:

#1 - Does anyone know of any other decent options for covering one of these cars?

#2 - For those of you not under warranty coverage, what has your experience been like in terms of annual repair & maintainance costs? I'm prepared to spend a fair chunk on keeping up a car like this, but there's definitely a point beyond which I'd have to reconsider...

Thanks in advance for any help,

- Eric

wrb2

I own a s600 2002 with 53,000 miles and the warranty has paid for itself. The dealer has to certify the car is in perfect condition with the sale of the Primus Extended Warranty. What is the price of the S600 you are looking at?

Below are this weeks auction prices.

Vehicle Identification
VIN: Select Region: National
Year: 2002 Seasonal Adjustment: No
Make: MERCEDES-BENZ
Model: S CLASS
Style: 4D SEDAN S600

Auction Averages
For Week Ending Nov 27
Above Average Below Oct 2005 Jun 2005 Dec 2004
Sale Price $48,712 $39,862 $31,012 $39,416 $50,625 $49,210
Mileage 20,597 41,193 61,790 45,960 29,743 36,754



Average Auction Mileage 53000
Prices are based on more transactions than shown under 'Transactions', above.
Dec 01 - Dec 08 2005
Above Average Below Jan 2006 Dec 2006
Auction $44,300 $38,500 $32,700 $37,500 $31,700
Est.Retail$48,400 $42,100 $35,900 $41,100 $34,80

Geeman

Eric,

My friend has purchased an S600 and I recommended the Merc Extended Warranty. I am not sure how it works in the States - but here not many companies would entertain the thought of placing a warranty behind such a complex car. However we did get an extended warranty after MB did an appraisal (£200) and then gave a tier2 warranty (because the car have covered over 60,000 miles) at a cost of £1100. Expensive? Well - the coil packs went on his car (apparently common on S600!) and the warranty covered the cost. This would have cost him £1298 should he have to pay. I have purchased an S500L, 2001, £1100 for the warranty - just had compressor changed (£700 worth!) I'll leave you to work it out - but good luck nevertheless!!

wrb2

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