who are we using to extend the warranty.
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And if used and then sold
The transferable warranties also add value at resale. If I were to sell my car in three years with 40k more miles covered over few years, that buyer will feel great knowing a ten year old car they are buying is still under warranty, and it will be “free” as they don’t have to pay but do get charged in the increased sale price. My specific goal is to sell it with one year left and 20,000 miles which will mean it has 100,000 miles on it. The buyer will then have a year to sort out what will otherwise be a meticulously maintained vehicle hopefully getting me top dollar for a 100k mike car.
I also like how some use the fact that warranty companies make money show that it’s a losing proposition for the customer. It’s actually not a losing proposition for all customers, only some and that’s why vehicles that are very expensive are often excluded and if you can find the right deal it means that this company might be using this vehicle as a loss leader to drag you into other sales that might be winners for them, cause you know business is not just one thing all the time (and no let’s not go into efficiencies and the pin and pin head
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I also like how some use the fact that warranty companies make money show that it’s a losing proposition for the customer. It’s actually not a losing proposition for all customers, only some and that’s why vehicles that are very expensive are often excluded and if you can find the right deal it means that this company might be using this vehicle as a loss leader to drag you into other sales that might be winners for them, cause you know business is not just one thing all the time (and no let’s not go into efficiencies and the pin and pin head
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The transferable warranties also add value at resale. If I were to sell my car in three years with 40k more miles covered over few years, that buyer will feel great knowing a ten year old car they are buying is still under warranty, and it will be “free” as they don’t have to pay but do get charged in the increased sale price. My specific goal is to sell it with one year left and 20,000 miles which will mean it has 100,000 miles on it. The buyer will then have a year to sort out what will otherwise be a meticulously maintained vehicle hopefully getting me top dollar for a 100k mike car.
I also like how some use the fact that warranty companies make money show that it’s a losing proposition for the customer. It’s actually not a losing proposition for all customers, only some and that’s why vehicles that are very expensive are often excluded and if you can find the right deal it means that this company might be using this vehicle as a loss leader to drag you into other sales that might be winners for them, cause you know business is not just one thing all the time (and no let’s not go into efficiencies and the pin and pin head.
I also like how some use the fact that warranty companies make money show that it’s a losing proposition for the customer. It’s actually not a losing proposition for all customers, only some and that’s why vehicles that are very expensive are often excluded and if you can find the right deal it means that this company might be using this vehicle as a loss leader to drag you into other sales that might be winners for them, cause you know business is not just one thing all the time (and no let’s not go into efficiencies and the pin and pin head
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I got the Mercedes extended warranty for my 2012 e350 conv back then, it was $1900 from here and it more than paid for itself. Think it was 7 years 75k miles. Just bought a new e450 conv and plan on doing the same thing if it’s still possible. Can somebody answer the OP’s question?
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I got the Mercedes extended warranty for my 2012 e350 conv back then, it was $1900 from here and it more than paid for itself. Think it was 7 years 75k miles. Just bought a new e450 conv and plan on doing the same thing if it’s still possible. Can somebody answer the OP’s question?
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Call Autopom. They are a great broker and only use reliable companies. Avoid those 1800 companies, especially endurance. I have a 8 year extension on mine as I bought with low miles and when under factory warranty.
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This is who I used for my other car. Easy. He also does prepaid maintenance apparently, but I’m not sure how that works.
Update: This guy already responded with pricing for both options. 7/75 is $2150 and 7/100 is $3200. That's as high as they go. Prepaid maintenence saves a few hundred as well, but must be under 1 year old and under 10K miles. Just fyi.
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I forget her name but if you do a search two names always come up. It was out of state to me but took 2 minutes over the phone. These are approx but fairly close, local wanted $3800 I paid $2500 3year extended. 2015 s550 had 25k.
I asked local dealer after and they said they might have been able to match it.
Im not getting into the debate its a personal decisions as to you level of risk. I will say some dealers are a lot better at warranty work then others. I have one dealer who puts everything through even a set of front rotors. Remember the warranty also helps with resale. A Starmark warrantied car without dealer mark up sells quickly.
I asked local dealer after and they said they might have been able to match it.
Im not getting into the debate its a personal decisions as to you level of risk. I will say some dealers are a lot better at warranty work then others. I have one dealer who puts everything through even a set of front rotors. Remember the warranty also helps with resale. A Starmark warrantied car without dealer mark up sells quickly.
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Yes but I have a rare car with high costs
Hate to tell you this, but an older S class with 100K miles on it is worth next to nothing, regardless of warranty status. Banks are hesitant to loan any money against them and you end up selling it for 10-15K after a long painful process of selling your car to the 10-15K crowd. Warranties are a suckers bet. I compare it to the casino's in vegas. The vast majority that go there lose money, very few actually leave with more money than they came with. The insurance company is the casino, and they do not build those casinos on christian fellowship.
I actually go to casinos knowing the odds, omg. And when I buy any item in any way, I also realize the seller may potentially profit. Surely we are not all buying these nice cars for free, because you know, Mercedes makes profit, and they have algorithms and they have loss leaders and they have more and less profitable items they sell, just like the warranty companies. Let’s just answer warranty questions with a lead when they are asked in reference to buying. If someone asks the economic risk of a warranty, maybe then all the naysayers can think they have a clue. Willingness to pay, efficiencies, risk, are all really simple theories that we all use everyday. If one persons willingness is different than yours, it is likely because they VALUE costs and benefits differently than you do. How many steaks would I want in return for a fish stick, they are not equal value, I do not eat steak, but you may think my fish stick is less valueable than the steak, but that would be to you, or a greater market, but not me. So for me my warranty is your fish stick, but my steak.
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But this is not the case for me. mine will be a ten year old e63 wagon of which 59 were made and will carry at least a 25k value. You must not put all people and cars in the same box. Will the value increase with the warranty attached? Would you pay more or less for two exact cars except one has warranty? 100% of us would believe the warranty was a good thing on a ten year old amg. So could I worry less upon resale? That also has value, to me. And an s class is the same for others as my car is to me. A ten year old s or sl or higher end e or c is absolutely going to gain value at sale with a warranty.
I actually go to casinos knowing the odds, omg. And when I buy any item in any way, I also realize the seller may potentially profit. Surely we are not all buying these nice cars for free, because you know, Mercedes makes profit, and they have algorithms and they have loss leaders and they have more and less profitable items they sell, just like the warranty companies. Let’s just answer warranty questions with a lead when they are asked in reference to buying. If someone asks the economic risk of a warranty, maybe then all the naysayers can think they have a clue. Willingness to pay, efficiencies, risk, are all really simple theories that we all use everyday. If one persons willingness is different than yours, it is likely because they VALUE costs and benefits differently than you do. How many steaks would I want in return for a fish stick, they are not equal value, I do not eat steak, but you may think my fish stick is less valueable than the steak, but that would be to you, or a greater market, but not me. So for me my warranty is your fish stick, but my steak.
I actually go to casinos knowing the odds, omg. And when I buy any item in any way, I also realize the seller may potentially profit. Surely we are not all buying these nice cars for free, because you know, Mercedes makes profit, and they have algorithms and they have loss leaders and they have more and less profitable items they sell, just like the warranty companies. Let’s just answer warranty questions with a lead when they are asked in reference to buying. If someone asks the economic risk of a warranty, maybe then all the naysayers can think they have a clue. Willingness to pay, efficiencies, risk, are all really simple theories that we all use everyday. If one persons willingness is different than yours, it is likely because they VALUE costs and benefits differently than you do. How many steaks would I want in return for a fish stick, they are not equal value, I do not eat steak, but you may think my fish stick is less valueable than the steak, but that would be to you, or a greater market, but not me. So for me my warranty is your fish stick, but my steak.
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All (100%) of extended warranties I have ever seen do NOT cover batteries in any way. They are considered a 'wear and tear' item. are you sure you're actually covered? (or are you referring to ELW)?
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As to extended waranty on an S class that is a DD, change 4 struts, 2 motor mounts and 1 transmission mount and you are even. Your driving environment will dictate when all that occurs so translate that how you choose.
Knock on wood, in my years of MB ownership, my repairs have been limited to the above plus suspension components. No electrical or computer issues. After market warranty for me has paid off.
Knock on wood, in my years of MB ownership, my repairs have been limited to the above plus suspension components. No electrical or computer issues. After market warranty for me has paid off.
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Hi All,
After much investigation I just concluded a 7Yr 75000 mile ELW (3 additional years/ total 75000 mile after standard MB warranty) with Casandra Castro
Casandra was Finance Mgr @ International Autos Inc Milwaukee (they sell MB and a number of other brands) but, as of tomorrow 8/4 she is moving to Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook (exclusive MB) as the Finance Mgr.
She offered the best price of the 5 dealers I priced (including my own dealer) on both a 7/75 and 7/100 MB ELW.
She is also great to deal with...few mins on the phone and paperwork emailed...all set.
She can be reached at her new home (Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook) as of Tuesday 8/4 @ 262-821-5000
email: ccastro@mbofelmbrook.com
I told Casandra I would be posting her contact info and she is looking forward to working with any and all MBWorld members.
After much investigation I just concluded a 7Yr 75000 mile ELW (3 additional years/ total 75000 mile after standard MB warranty) with Casandra Castro
Casandra was Finance Mgr @ International Autos Inc Milwaukee (they sell MB and a number of other brands) but, as of tomorrow 8/4 she is moving to Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook (exclusive MB) as the Finance Mgr.
She offered the best price of the 5 dealers I priced (including my own dealer) on both a 7/75 and 7/100 MB ELW.
She is also great to deal with...few mins on the phone and paperwork emailed...all set.
She can be reached at her new home (Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook) as of Tuesday 8/4 @ 262-821-5000
email: ccastro@mbofelmbrook.com
I told Casandra I would be posting her contact info and she is looking forward to working with any and all MBWorld members.
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Hi All,
After much investigation I just concluded a 7Yr 75000 mile ELW (3 additional years/ total 75000 mile after standard MB warranty) with Casandra Castro
Casandra was Finance Mgr @ International Autos Inc Milwaukee (they sell MB and a number of other brands) but, as of tomorrow 8/4 she is moving to Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook (exclusive MB) as the Finance Mgr.
She offered the best price of the 5 dealers I priced (including my own dealer) on both a 7/75 and 7/100 MB ELW.
She is also great to deal with...few mins on the phone and paperwork emailed...all set.
She can be reached at her new home (Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook) as of Tuesday 8/4 @ 262-821-5000
email: ccastro@mbofelmbrook.com
I told Casandra I would be posting her contact info and she is looking forward to working with any and all MBWorld members.
After much investigation I just concluded a 7Yr 75000 mile ELW (3 additional years/ total 75000 mile after standard MB warranty) with Casandra Castro
Casandra was Finance Mgr @ International Autos Inc Milwaukee (they sell MB and a number of other brands) but, as of tomorrow 8/4 she is moving to Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook (exclusive MB) as the Finance Mgr.
She offered the best price of the 5 dealers I priced (including my own dealer) on both a 7/75 and 7/100 MB ELW.
She is also great to deal with...few mins on the phone and paperwork emailed...all set.
She can be reached at her new home (Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook) as of Tuesday 8/4 @ 262-821-5000
email: ccastro@mbofelmbrook.com
I told Casandra I would be posting her contact info and she is looking forward to working with any and all MBWorld members.
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Hi All,
After much investigation I just concluded a 7Yr 75000 mile ELW (3 additional years/ total 75000 mile after standard MB warranty) with Casandra Castro
Casandra was Finance Mgr @ International Autos Inc Milwaukee (they sell MB and a number of other brands) but, as of tomorrow 8/4 she is moving to Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook (exclusive MB) as the Finance Mgr.
She offered the best price of the 5 dealers I priced (including my own dealer) on both a 7/75 and 7/100 MB ELW.
She is also great to deal with...few mins on the phone and paperwork emailed...all set.
She can be reached at her new home (Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook) as of Tuesday 8/4 @ 262-821-5000
email: ccastro@mbofelmbrook.com
I told Casandra I would be posting her contact info and she is looking forward to working with any and all MBWorld members.
After much investigation I just concluded a 7Yr 75000 mile ELW (3 additional years/ total 75000 mile after standard MB warranty) with Casandra Castro
Casandra was Finance Mgr @ International Autos Inc Milwaukee (they sell MB and a number of other brands) but, as of tomorrow 8/4 she is moving to Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook (exclusive MB) as the Finance Mgr.
She offered the best price of the 5 dealers I priced (including my own dealer) on both a 7/75 and 7/100 MB ELW.
She is also great to deal with...few mins on the phone and paperwork emailed...all set.
She can be reached at her new home (Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook) as of Tuesday 8/4 @ 262-821-5000
email: ccastro@mbofelmbrook.com
I told Casandra I would be posting her contact info and she is looking forward to working with any and all MBWorld members.
In general, 3rd party warranties cost more and tend to have more restrictions, they tend to get pushed more because the dealers get a bigger commission on them. Some of them require inspections by a 3rd party inspector and some only approve used parts or aftermarket parts or have a habit of denying claims or going out of business. So you have to be very careful which ones you use. What are ones that are actually recommended? While I agree that you can get longer coverage, better coverage is debatable.
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Hi All,
After much investigation I just concluded a 7Yr 75000 mile ELW (3 additional years/ total 75000 mile after standard MB warranty) with Casandra Castro
Casandra was Finance Mgr @ International Autos Inc Milwaukee (they sell MB and a number of other brands) but, as of tomorrow 8/4 she is moving to Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook (exclusive MB) as the Finance Mgr.
She offered the best price of the 5 dealers I priced (including my own dealer) on both a 7/75 and 7/100 MB ELW.
She is also great to deal with...few mins on the phone and paperwork emailed...all set.
She can be reached at her new home (Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook) as of Tuesday 8/4 @ 262-821-5000
email: ccastro@mbofelmbrook.com
I told Casandra I would be posting her contact info and she is looking forward to working with any and all MBWorld members.
After much investigation I just concluded a 7Yr 75000 mile ELW (3 additional years/ total 75000 mile after standard MB warranty) with Casandra Castro
Casandra was Finance Mgr @ International Autos Inc Milwaukee (they sell MB and a number of other brands) but, as of tomorrow 8/4 she is moving to Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook (exclusive MB) as the Finance Mgr.
She offered the best price of the 5 dealers I priced (including my own dealer) on both a 7/75 and 7/100 MB ELW.
She is also great to deal with...few mins on the phone and paperwork emailed...all set.
She can be reached at her new home (Mercedes Benz of Elmbrook) as of Tuesday 8/4 @ 262-821-5000
email: ccastro@mbofelmbrook.com
I told Casandra I would be posting her contact info and she is looking forward to working with any and all MBWorld members.
CarShield is awesome too. If I were to post the multiple page contract outlining what they cover with my Diamond package, you wouldn’t believe it.
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MB Extended Warrantee basically covers nothing... I posted mine... no one reads the fine print, and if they do, they don't understand it. Also, your Extended Warrantee Company will dictate what they will pay. They look up clock hours, part and Rate. Dealer may say it takes 3.5 hours @ $165-hr, Warrantee company knows its should take 2 @ $135- Hr Good luck with that.... Been there, done that....
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Well... Post it... We are all waiting MB Extended Warrantee basically covers nothing... I posted mine... no one reads the fine print, and if they do, they don't understand it. Also, your Extended Warrantee Company will dictate what they will pay. They look up clock hours, part and Rate. Dealer may say it takes 3.5 hours @ $165-hr, Warrantee company knows its should take 2 @ $135- Hr Good luck with that.... Been there, done that....
MB Extended Warrantee basically covers nothing... I posted mine... no one reads the fine print, and if they do, they don't understand it. Also, your Extended Warrantee Company will dictate what they will pay. They look up clock hours, part and Rate. Dealer may say it takes 3.5 hours @ $165-hr, Warrantee company knows its should take 2 @ $135- Hr Good luck with that.... Been there, done that....
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Well... Post it... We are all waiting MB Extended Warrantee basically covers nothing... I posted mine... no one reads the fine print, and if they do, they don't understand it. Also, your Extended Warrantee Company will dictate what they will pay. They look up clock hours, part and Rate. Dealer may say it takes 3.5 hours @ $165-hr, Warrantee company knows its should take 2 @ $135- Hr Good luck with that.... Been there, done that....
MB Extended Warrantee basically covers nothing... I posted mine... no one reads the fine print, and if they do, they don't understand it. Also, your Extended Warrantee Company will dictate what they will pay. They look up clock hours, part and Rate. Dealer may say it takes 3.5 hours @ $165-hr, Warrantee company knows its should take 2 @ $135- Hr Good luck with that.... Been there, done that....As an fyi for those that have not read through the entire thread, on post 24 I posted details of my Fidelity Platinum warranty, including the exclusion paragraph.
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Hello everyone - Just purchased a 2014 S550 with 21k miles on it. I am shopping for a warranty and reading all I can here. The one item that I am seeing excluded from all the service contracts I am receiving is the shock absorbers. Has anyone successfully had their airmatic replaces with a third party warranty?
Also, any updated warranty recs would be much appreciated! Thank you
Also, any updated warranty recs would be much appreciated! Thank you
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Hello everyone - Just purchased a 2014 S550 with 21k miles on it. I am shopping for a warranty and reading all I can here. The one item that I am seeing excluded from all the service contracts I am receiving is the shock absorbers. Has anyone successfully had their airmatic replaces with a third party warranty?
Also, any updated warranty recs would be much appreciated! Thank you
Also, any updated warranty recs would be much appreciated! Thank you
