Sgooter

Anyone have an M-B extended warranty on their SL or a good 3rd party extended warranty that includes the retractable roof system?
How much are the ext warranties costing these days?

mlandis

Did you search the forums first? Searching for "extended warranty" and looking for posts in this forum gave the following:

• https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-warranty.html
• https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...-warranty.html
• https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...nty-price.html

Might want to check around in the future....

Sgooter

Oops! I agree with your comments about searching before posting, which is something I normally do. It's been quite a while since I've been on this forum, and I quickly scanned thru the 3 pages of thread titles that are currently listed in the SL section. I erroneously presumed the old posts were no longer accessible. Thanks for the links; very helpful.

djamer

Sgooter,

Check with your local MB dealer, as they sell aftermarket warranties and they can guide in finding something for the SL. I personally use Millennium Automotive, http://www.themillenniumclub.net/pro...otection-plan/

They have a platinum coverage which covers the retractable motor, the pump mechanism, and other smaller parts. I got mine for around 4K for 100,000 miles or 2012.

The key thing to look out for regardless of whom you choose is the labor rate which the warranty will pay out. Most cap it at $80.00/hr. While MB dealers start at 100.00/hr or more, so the difference can be substantial when you are looking at a large repair. Make sure the warranty you choose agrees to pay to the dealership rate or very close to it.

Sgooter

Thanks djamer,
I last looked into ext warranties several years ago, so I thought I'd check on the current offerings and prices. Your point about labor rate coverage limits is a very important factor to consider. Man, the fine print on these things is really daunting: "We cover absolutely everything on your fine car, except those items that are expensive to repair and replace or that break often."

omar26

I got the GM Extended Warranty, they cover everything except plugs, wires, brakes, etc n they dont have any limit on the hourly rate, and their not *******s like the warranty i have for my clk

cal1

Shoot Michael Case an email: mike@dealeradvantage.net or check out his website: www.michaelcase.wordpress.com

I just went with his Maximum care plan on my 03 SL55 after seeing lots of other folks on MBworld had already done so. He is a "no pressure" guy. He will just give you the info, answer any questions you might have and take your order if you choose to.

I have a strut that is throwing intermittent codes (ABC warning) as soon as it starts leaking or throwing consistent codes I will have it replaced under the warranty and post how it went.

good luck

rodbuster

Thanks for posting this question sgooter, I was curious about this myself. The search function may or may not prove to be too helpful, considering the way things change. There are always new things coming out in the automotive world.

santomen

cal1 is right Michael Case is the man to deal with. done it myself. great guy!! Pat.

007ML500

With Chrysler in bankruptcy and GM going into bankruptcy soon, I would be very cautious before buying either of these extended service plans as they no longer have to honor them once in bankruptcy.

sunandmk

I went with Easycare.Gold Total Care..which is an exclusionary service contract. Price I paid was for 4y/75000 $200 deductible for $3200 in 10 instalments no interest. I thought it was fair and the contract is in force starting on the first payment. . I recommend going to your favorite shop/mb service center and ask them what 3rd party service contracts they have dealt with and which ones are the easiest to deal with.. that will narrow your choices down. Easycare is administered by APCO and they have been very fair with the shop I deal with. the service manager recommended it..Just one break down.. will be worth the premium. My SL is a beautiful car and the engine and tranny are bullet proof but you may get that one car that is a dinger you better of with a little peace of mind..
here is a link www.easycare.com

007ML500

Another good option is Fidelity. I ended up going with a Fidelity Platinum Warranty. 6yr/60,000 miles with $0 Deductible for $2,363 (2005 SL500 w/ 17,000 miles). It only requires 10% down and then it's 0% for 18 months. A lot of the MB dealers sell this warranty and Audi and VW even use them to underwrite their extended warranties.

Sgooter

Your Fidelity Warranty sounds pretty reasonable. When does the 6 years of coverage begin: from the in-service date of your car OR from the date you buy the warranty? Thanks

007ML500

The 6 years and the mileage begin on the contract date.

m4xm1l10n

Have you had a chance to use it yet ? Also shoot a link of their website Thanks

007ML500

I have not had a chance to use it as I'm still under the CPO warranty. I've heard people have had good luck with them though. Their website is: http://www.fidelitywarrantyservices.com

HSESL500MB

I'm sticking my neck out here but...putting price aside, given that MB now offers an extended warranty (as long as it's purchased before the expiration of the original factory warranty) which is, allegedly, a carbon copy of the original factory warranty, why would anyone ever purchase a warranty offered by any other outfit?

007ML500

Price!

m4xm1l10n

In my case my factory warranty expired as far as year goes , 04 but i only have 32k on my car so before something hits me is always good to have some back up . what you all know about warranty offered by the Mercedes dealer from Penske ?

mlandis

I couldn't say specifically about the warranty, but if this is the same company that owns the Penske auto dealers in Southern California, I'd stay away. A bigger bunch of sheisters never lived.

m4xm1l10n

They are actually out of NY , I'll check the paper work tomorrow and let you know exactly which one , but some guys at the dealer swear by it .

mlandis

That's cool -- the SoCal ones left a bad taste in my mouth is all.

HSESL500MB

For what it's worth, I'm about to purchase the MB ext warranty and, as others have noted, certain states (NJ) collect sales tax on this while others (CO) do not. Also, I found a dealer in Westminster, CO who is not charging the 15% premium for the policy if you did not purchase the ext warranty new with the car.

fnaylor

Hi, late last summer I purchased a 2005 SL500 with 17,500 miles from a non-MB dealership in San Diego, CA. The car's warranty is just about to expire so I am in the market for an extended warranty. In speaking with the local MB dealership, I was told I am unable to purchase a MB extended warranty since I am not the cars original owner. What the dealership offered was a Fidelity extended warranty plan. I chose the 3 year/ 36,000 mile Platinum plan for $2,067. This is a bumper-to-bumper coverage, zero deductible. The dealership offered 10% off with a cash purchase. I asked the dealership about the 6 year 60,000 mile plan and this cost way more than posted on this site. Given all the things that could possible go wrong with this car, I decided to purchase the plan. I have been assured by the dealer the Fidelity plan is just like the MB extended warranty plan in that I drive the car in and they take care of the rest. As a side note, I hate to have to purchase any insurance plans however, given the high cost for repair and all the electronics on this car I hope I have made a sound decision. Time will tell.

HSESL500MB

I, too, purchased a 2005 SL500 last year (August) from a private (non-MB) dealer. Since then, I've talked to several MB dealers who have all confirmed that MB recently changed its policy and will now allow owners who didn't originally purchase the vehicle from a MB dealer to purchase/obtain the MB extended warranty coverage so long as it's done prior to the expiration date of the original warranty.