SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: NEED HELP DEALING WITH "STEALERSHIP"
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NEED HELP DEALING WITH "STEALERSHIP"
Howdie Folks.
I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. I would like your input on something.
I recently purchased a 2005 SL65 with ~53,000 miles from second owner. The car came with a transferable warranty that pretty much covers everything minus $100 deductible (this is NOT through MB corporation). Thank the good Lord.
Long story short, about 2 weeks after purchasing the car, I began experiencing the dreaded power hardtop issues: first running slow, then barely operating, and then really not operating. I also noticed that there were a few small (~1/3") areas on the screen of the command center where pixels were out. This warranty covers EVERYTHING, and they even approved $5000 new command unit.
My issue: Call me a simpleton, but I own the car, and as such, I own all the parts in the car. If they change my clutch, brakes, rotors, etc, I have a right to the old parts. The same should apply to the command unit (This is not a core exchange...and furthermore, Mopar/Chrysler is eating a $5000 bill from Mercedes on the unit....not like MB is replacing it out of the goodness of its heart.
So I'm trying to see if anyone has any fantastic explanations for me as to why MB has rights to the old unit. I own the car, the unit, and I intend to sell the old unit on the forum, Ebay, etc. once the new unit is installed.
PS If you're looking for a fantastic aftermarket Warranty, check into the Chrysler/Mopar "Max Performance" warranty. It's 5 years/50,000 miles on any car newer than 1997 and less than 125k miles. It's already paid for itself and I've owned the car for a month.
Thanks.
Jason
I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. I would like your input on something.
I recently purchased a 2005 SL65 with ~53,000 miles from second owner. The car came with a transferable warranty that pretty much covers everything minus $100 deductible (this is NOT through MB corporation). Thank the good Lord.
Long story short, about 2 weeks after purchasing the car, I began experiencing the dreaded power hardtop issues: first running slow, then barely operating, and then really not operating. I also noticed that there were a few small (~1/3") areas on the screen of the command center where pixels were out. This warranty covers EVERYTHING, and they even approved $5000 new command unit.
My issue: Call me a simpleton, but I own the car, and as such, I own all the parts in the car. If they change my clutch, brakes, rotors, etc, I have a right to the old parts. The same should apply to the command unit (This is not a core exchange...and furthermore, Mopar/Chrysler is eating a $5000 bill from Mercedes on the unit....not like MB is replacing it out of the goodness of its heart.
So I'm trying to see if anyone has any fantastic explanations for me as to why MB has rights to the old unit. I own the car, the unit, and I intend to sell the old unit on the forum, Ebay, etc. once the new unit is installed.
PS If you're looking for a fantastic aftermarket Warranty, check into the Chrysler/Mopar "Max Performance" warranty. It's 5 years/50,000 miles on any car newer than 1997 and less than 125k miles. It's already paid for itself and I've owned the car for a month.
Thanks.
Jason
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IMOB, if you use the extended warranty to replace your parts, then you do not own the old parts. The old parts would belong to the warranty company and of course we know they don't need to keep the old parts... so up to them to just let the MB stealership has it. If you have a good relationship w/ the service advisor, he me just let you have the old parts.
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Thanks for feedback...
Not a big deal. Just a bit strange to me if MB is making out on both ends. It's not a core exchange issue as far as I can tell.
Again, thanks for feedback. Much appreciated. I hope you guys are having a great weekend.
Cheers,
Jason
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Thanks for feedback (mostly constructive). I didn't realize that this was an exchange item. I feel badly that the warranty company is eating the cost of a whole new unit (~$5400) when all that needs replacing is a $200 Samsung or Sharp (can't remember brand) LCD screen. Saw it on Ebay. But I guess it's a closed unit and they like to try to keep it that way.....hence the complete COMAND UNIT.
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THANKS FOR FEEDBACK
But I would presume that the MOPAR warranty company would keep up on the going rate of these items. I wouldn't think that they would be willing to cut a check for an overpriced item that the dealership is trying to gouge them on.
We shall see. Again, thanks for feedback.
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Very interesting. Not to be negative, but I really don't trust any of these dealerships. I will have to try to get more information when I pick up the car (invoices, documemtation, etc). The MB service rep in Pompano Beach stated that the cost of a "NEW" (in reality it's simply a refurbished unit from the MB factory) is ~$5,400, which I thought sounded pretty steep.
But I would presume that the MOPAR warranty company would keep up on the going rate of these items. I wouldn't think that they would be willing to cut a check for an overpriced item that the dealership is trying to gouge them on.
We shall see. Again, thanks for feedback.
JD
But I would presume that the MOPAR warranty company would keep up on the going rate of these items. I wouldn't think that they would be willing to cut a check for an overpriced item that the dealership is trying to gouge them on.
We shall see. Again, thanks for feedback.
JD
can be had for around 1900 from online vendors .
add also 1-2 hours of labor @ $150
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THANKS FOR INFO.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Quick Question.
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