Warranty questions cpo vs private owner
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I was interested in buying a s550 cpo with an existing Warranty, bui didn't know if Would he the same coverage wise if I bought a privately owned S550 and purchased a third party warranty.
I'm not sure if (tell me if I'm wrong please) I can buy a s550 2007 privately and then goto Benz and purchase a warranty/extended warranty. The lady trying to sell my car said they won't give me a warranty if I buy it privately. Is she saying that so tha I can get a cpo s550 from her or is that true?
I just don't want to buy a s550 privately (it costs less then a cpo from Benz) and purchase the warranty seperately or just purchase a cpo s550 from Benz with the warranty
I'm not sure if (tell me if I'm wrong please) I can buy a s550 2007 privately and then goto Benz and purchase a warranty/extended warranty. The lady trying to sell my car said they won't give me a warranty if I buy it privately. Is she saying that so tha I can get a cpo s550 from her or is that true?
I just don't want to buy a s550 privately (it costs less then a cpo from Benz) and purchase the warranty seperately or just purchase a cpo s550 from Benz with the warranty
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Get the CPO vehicle. It's worth the extra money. It's worth having the MB dealership and name stand behind it.
And buy the extended warranty. It's likely to pay off in spades over time.
And buy the extended warranty. It's likely to pay off in spades over time.
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Yeah the cpo car they were trying to sell me was a 2007 s550 36k miles loaded with the amg kit, 4matic, pano roof, heated cooled seats in rear and front. Basically everything except no massage seats, no night vision, and no rear view camera For 62k. Do you think that was a good price or I would be over paying?
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Yeah the cpo car they were trying to sell me was a 2007 s550 36k miles loaded with the amg kit, 4matic, pano roof, heated cooled seats in rear and front. Basically everything except no massage seats, no night vision, and no rear view camera For 62k. Do you think that was a good price or I would be over paying?
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The lady is wrong .
You can certify any car, that meets MB standards. The standards are less than 50K miles and still on factory warranty and internal MB info about this car, which you can find out at MB dealer. You can find the car from owner, take VIN# or bring the car, give it to MB extended warranty salesman and they will tell you yes or no. And, BTW, you can buy not 1 year, but 3 years warranty. Just go to Sovereign MB in Brooklyn to service department and they will give you the best answer how to do it. I think the girl name is Tanya, who takes care of it in Brooklyn.
You can certify any car, that meets MB standards. The standards are less than 50K miles and still on factory warranty and internal MB info about this car, which you can find out at MB dealer. You can find the car from owner, take VIN# or bring the car, give it to MB extended warranty salesman and they will tell you yes or no. And, BTW, you can buy not 1 year, but 3 years warranty. Just go to Sovereign MB in Brooklyn to service department and they will give you the best answer how to do it. I think the girl name is Tanya, who takes care of it in Brooklyn.
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Sorry, I think I messed up to things...CPO and extended warranty. I'm talking about extended warranty...I don't know if they can certify car bought from owner...sorry..
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Hey thanks aegg I appreciate the help. So if I get the car from a private owner I CAN still goto Benz and extend it ? But I can't buy a car privately and get it certified from Benz.
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Thanks for the advice rajwanys550. I didn't think about it like that. I drive a 95' camry now and it's alot smaller then this car. I also wanted the illuminated door sills that light up . But I'm probably going to have to buy them becAuse I haven't seen any with them. I think they look so pretty.
So everyone what do you think I should pay for the car? I live in ny everyone, so if you have any references let me know
So everyone what do you think I should pay for the car? I live in ny everyone, so if you have any references let me know
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You may buy a car form anywhere and get extended MB warranty for this car, as long as this car meets MB standards. Be careful with that and before you buying from owner or betting on auction - call to your man in MB service, give them VIN# make sure this car is eligible for extended MB warranty. You may contact any service adviser at Sovereign MB and they will help you with that .
I had the same question as you and asked the service guy at Sovereign when I did sched maintenance for my car...
Good luck with your purchase.....it's hard to find loaded S...
I wanted to buy used S too, but decided to lease E ...my broker says prices going down and I spoke with my neighbor who has used S - he says it's too big for everyday city car and he says even don't think to buy it without warranty....too much money for repairs.
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Hey Wantmy1sbenz,
I wouldn't settle for just anything, if you search the MB website for CPO cars in your area you will be surprised. There are a lot of low mileage cars out there loaded for around the price you looked at. I remember when I bought mine, it was CPO with 20k miles for 59k and the only option I don't have is night vision. So search around and don't just settle, because you want a S550. You might be able to find 07 S600 for a little bit more.
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I wouldn't settle for just anything, if you search the MB website for CPO cars in your area you will be surprised. There are a lot of low mileage cars out there loaded for around the price you looked at. I remember when I bought mine, it was CPO with 20k miles for 59k and the only option I don't have is night vision. So search around and don't just settle, because you want a S550. You might be able to find 07 S600 for a little bit more.
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tdwayne69, I really appreciate your post. It put a smile on my face and it was very motivational. I would have never thought that I could get a deal like that. I will definitely try and get something similar. I know you said it came loaded but Do you have the massage seats ? Rear view camera? Illuminated door sills? And was it 59k + tax? That's a great deal !!!!!! Do ya have any pics? Your making me cheese just thinking I can get a better deal
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-tdwayne69 I don't think I want a s600 the gas mileage on one of those v12 monsters is a killer.
O and everyone does anyone know why they classify the s400 as a hybrid if it just adds ONLY 4 miles to the mpg :/
O and everyone does anyone know why they classify the s400 as a hybrid if it just adds ONLY 4 miles to the mpg :/
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tdwayne69, I really appreciate your post. It put a smile on my face and it was very motivational. I would have never thought that I could get a deal like that. I will definitely try and get something similar. I know you said it came loaded but Do you have the massage seats ? Rear view camera? Illuminated door sills? And was it 59k + tax? That's a great deal !!!!!! Do ya have any pics? Your making me cheese just thinking I can get a better deal
Hey Bro,
It was a really good deal, the car has everything except the night vision and its not a 4 Matic and as far as the illuminated door sills, that's a 2 or 3 hundred dollar option. Here's a link to my photo gallery and a few more pictures;
https://mbworld.org/forums/members/t...-07-750li.html
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tdwayne69, I really appreciate your post. It put a smile on my face and it was very motivational. I would have never thought that I could get a deal like that. I will definitely try and get something similar. I know you said it came loaded but Do you have the massage seats ? Rear view camera? Illuminated door sills? And was it 59k + tax? That's a great deal !!!!!! Do ya have any pics? Your making me cheese just thinking I can get a better deal
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