LIONHEAD

I'm looking at a used SL65 but the factory warranty is almost up. Looks like some extended warranty companies won't touch the AMG cars (ie. cars direct). Because I'm not the 1st owner, I don't think MB will offer an extended warranty. Is there any extended warranty companies that will cover SL65s and any recommendations?

Thanks!

htn

i use www.genuinewarranty.com , they even sell extend warranty to ferrari and lambo

mark anderson

I bought mine for my SL55 from the dealer that services my car.

LIONHEAD

Thanks guys.....I was able to contact my MB dealer and they does provide extended warranty on the SL65s for a reasonable price. Thanks again.

Addicted2Speed

http://www.mbusa.com/care/warranty/extended-limited.do

france2112

How do you like your 08 Jag. XKR. Looks beautiful. If they made another hundred horsepower I would have probably bought one. Car looks amazing.

LIONHEAD

Thanks! So far the XKR has been great. With a Supercharger Pulley, Chip and Exhaust you're close to 500HP.

Link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=BWNzx5LfmEg

The 2009 500HP XKR should be here end of the year (according to rumors) if you want to wait. If I do pick up a SL65 it will definately blow away the XKR.

LIONHEAD

Thanks Addicted2Speed. I did purchase the MB extended warranty on my '04 W211 E500 within the first year but because the used SL65s I'm looking at are passed the 1 year mark, I think I have to look for an aftermarket extended warranty.

rodbuster

Good evening Lionhead, I am also interested in a V-12 in the Chicagoland area. Have you had any luck in your search? Some of these salesmen around here are something else. It seems like some of them know just about nothing when it comes to 600's or 65's. Have you visited Luxury Motors yet?

LIONHEAD

Hello rodbuster....I know what you mean about the salespeople not knowing about the V12s. I've been to LM O'Hare and Downers Grove before. The Downers Grove when I was there was like hearding cattle...lol. My friend had a bad experience there but if I find a car I like there I would do my homework before purchasing from them. I've seen a red '06 SL600 at St. Charles MB but it was sold last week, and also an SL65 at Chicago Motor Cars (Carol Stream) but I want lower miles and also Fletcher Jones has an '07 SL600 and '06 SL65 but just haven't had the time to drive into the city. I've also been to Fox Valley Motorcars and D&M Motorsports but they do not have any.

rodbuster

I agree with you about LM. The salesmen I have talked to at Downers and O'hare were both basically clueless about the V-12's. All they seem to know is "Are you ready to buy today" etc. I have heard good and bad about Chicago Motor Cars, I just don't know what to make of that place. It is too bad that there is not a private party car for sale for a good price, the tax bite would be less severe. There is a place called Exotic Motors which gets V-12's on occassion, but I don't think they have anything now. Did you look at the 65 at Chicago MC?

Addicted2Speed

You can still get Mercedes extended warranty on a 2005 SL65. Make an agreement with the original owner to purchase the warranty before buying the car from him and it will be transferred to you. From http://www.mbusa.com/care/warranty/extended-limited.do


"Original owners may purchase extended coverage at any time during the first four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first."


P.S. I would look on ebay and autotrader. You can often get them much cheaper from a private party than from a dealer.