Warranty for 2003 E55
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I've got a 2003 E55 that I bought at the end of November w/ 31k miles on it. It now has 33.5k miles on it and I'm interested in getting an extended warranty for it. There is no factory warranty left and I don't have any clue as to when it would have expired.
Is there anyone in a similar situation that was able to get warranty coverage at a reasonable cost? I seem to keep running into dead ends. Most either don't insure the AMG line, don't insure in California or just tell me the car is not new enough to be warrantied. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Is there anyone in a similar situation that was able to get warranty coverage at a reasonable cost? I seem to keep running into dead ends. Most either don't insure the AMG line, don't insure in California or just tell me the car is not new enough to be warrantied. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
My advice on any (non-factory) extended warranty is this:
Ask your repair shop which extended warranty companies they accept, pay claims on time, and repair cars using quality parts. Once you have a few names of warranty companies, then search for complaints on these businesses with the BBB, and your state's Office of Consumer Affairs and Insurance Commission, if applicable.
Shop price LAST.
Good luck and please share your results with us.
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Welcome to LA LA land. In CA you have to purchase the extended warranty at the time you purchase the car. If you bought it from a private party your not going to find someone to warranty it. I looked into this a couple years back. If you find that something has changed - please share with the rest of us CA boys.
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From: Austin, Texas
E55
Fidelity Warranty
OK guys- I spent all morning driving around looking for an extended warranty and verifying it with the MB dealership. It looks like my local chrysler dealership can sell me a full 5yr/50k warranty from TODAY for right around $3k. That is supposedly discounted off of a $4xxx retail price. I don't have the exact paper with the quotes right in front of me but do these numbers sound right? It was an exclusionary plan and pays for claims with an AMEX card.
Question is- has anyone here used them, and are they any good? I really don't mind spending the money for it but I feel like I'm somewhat being bent over since Chrysler offered me one before the new year for less than $1500 for the max care plan (exclusionary as well, from what I can remember).
Let me know if this all sounds right to those of you with experience.
Thanks!
Question is- has anyone here used them, and are they any good? I really don't mind spending the money for it but I feel like I'm somewhat being bent over since Chrysler offered me one before the new year for less than $1500 for the max care plan (exclusionary as well, from what I can remember).
Let me know if this all sounds right to those of you with experience.
Thanks!
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From: NC
03 E55 AMG
Has anyone dealt with these guys? http://www.ascwarranty.com/asp/index.asp
I was quoted $2100 for a 3 yr/36k top of the line plan 4 on my 03 with 60k miles. I am trying to decide between them and the chrysler one.....
I was quoted $2100 for a 3 yr/36k top of the line plan 4 on my 03 with 60k miles. I am trying to decide between them and the chrysler one.....
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Were you able to actually find someone who can sell you the Chrysler ESC? I can get a 3yr/36k through Fidelity for $2315.
Looks like I was a little off on the numbers. A 5yr/60k warranty is $3512 but I can actually get a 6yr/60k warranty for $3618. I only drive the car about 5-8k/year so the 6yr is worth it if I'm going to keep it that long. 4yr/48k is $2642. I'm thinking of doing this one. I always tell myself "I'm going to keep this one for a while" and end up trading/selling sooner than I anticipated. In four years it will be 2013 and my car will be 10 years old. There's no telling what will be out then!
Looks like I was a little off on the numbers. A 5yr/60k warranty is $3512 but I can actually get a 6yr/60k warranty for $3618. I only drive the car about 5-8k/year so the 6yr is worth it if I'm going to keep it that long. 4yr/48k is $2642. I'm thinking of doing this one. I always tell myself "I'm going to keep this one for a while" and end up trading/selling sooner than I anticipated. In four years it will be 2013 and my car will be 10 years old. There's no telling what will be out then!
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Listen to this guy...
Ask your repair shop which extended warranty companies they accept, pay claims on time, and repair cars using quality parts. Once you have a few names of warranty companies, then search for complaints on these businesses with the BBB, and your state's Office of Consumer Affairs and Insurance Commission, if applicable.
The only way to do it...
Price should be the last thing one should be talking about...Pay little bit more buying the warranty at your local MB dealer and have peace of mind ...or..... pay little less now and have lots of headache dealing with these companies later..( if they are still in buisness
)
Ask your repair shop which extended warranty companies they accept, pay claims on time, and repair cars using quality parts. Once you have a few names of warranty companies, then search for complaints on these businesses with the BBB, and your state's Office of Consumer Affairs and Insurance Commission, if applicable.
Price should be the last thing one should be talking about...Pay little bit more buying the warranty at your local MB dealer and have peace of mind ...or..... pay little less now and have lots of headache dealing with these companies later..( if they are still in buisness
)
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05 E55
CPO is infact an extension of the factory warranty...Warranty is the exact reason why i bought a CPO '06 E55
The car has factory coverage until 04/10 with another year of CPO until 04/11...Since it's an 06,i will have an option to get an Easy care extended warranty from my local mercedes dealership for $3400 for another 4/48,000 good until 04/15
The car is being delivered to me tomorrow afternoon....
The car has factory coverage until 04/10 with another year of CPO until 04/11...Since it's an 06,i will have an option to get an Easy care extended warranty from my local mercedes dealership for $3400 for another 4/48,000 good until 04/15
The car is being delivered to me tomorrow afternoon....
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E55, C32, ML320
Exactly. Get the MB ELW warranty if your car is eligible for it. It is a full extension of the factory warranty. However, it is significantly more expensive than the CPO (which itself is only generally available when buying from a dealer).
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I have a service contract from CNA. They require the car be under factory warranty and contract can only be purchased at selling dealership (when you buy an inspected car), so it is not a true aftermarket solution. The contract covers more than the MB warranty and I choose what shop to use. 5 year 50,000 mile $4500 $100 deductible. I'll be turning in my first claim next week stay tuned.
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OK. So I just got a Chrysler Service Contract today for my 03 E55 with 61k miles. I got the 2 year 30k miles Maximum Care Plan for 2500$ with a 100$ per visit deductible. It covers all mechanical and all electrical even covers the air suspension and much more (it's their best plan) !!!
called chrysler contracts directly 1-800-442-2666
it is transferrable if you sell the car for a 50$ fee!!!
called chrysler contracts directly 1-800-442-2666
it is transferrable if you sell the car for a 50$ fee!!!
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OK. So I just got a Chrysler Service Contract today for my 03 E55 with 61k miles. I got the 2 year 30k miles Maximum Care Plan for 2500$ with a 100$ per visit deductible. It covers all mechanical and all electrical even covers the air suspension and much more (it's their best plan) !!!
called chrysler contracts directly 1-800-442-2666
it is transferrable if you sell the car for a 50$ fee!!!
called chrysler contracts directly 1-800-442-2666
it is transferrable if you sell the car for a 50$ fee!!!
Did they offer some sort of payment plan?
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From: Philly
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YES! I will pay it out over 12 months ! It is interest free. You can either do 12 equal payments or do a downpayment and then 12 payments.
I am pretty excited because it looks like they cover alot and the price is great, and they have really good feedback on the forum. My friends has used them for his S600 and S55AMG.
I am pretty excited because it looks like they cover alot and the price is great, and they have really good feedback on the forum. My friends has used them for his S600 and S55AMG.
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03 E55 AMG
OK. So I just got a Chrysler Service Contract today for my 03 E55 with 61k miles. I got the 2 year 30k miles Maximum Care Plan for 2500$ with a 100$ per visit deductible. It covers all mechanical and all electrical even covers the air suspension and much more (it's their best plan) !!!
called chrysler contracts directly 1-800-442-2666
it is transferrable if you sell the car for a 50$ fee!!!
called chrysler contracts directly 1-800-442-2666
it is transferrable if you sell the car for a 50$ fee!!!
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2004 E55
I have an 04 E55 with 65K on the clock. It is covered under an MB ELW until Nov. 2009.
I just got off the phone with an MB finance guy at my local dealership and he quoted me the following:
Fidelity Platinum Coverage, 3yr/36K from date of purchase, $4,600, payable in equal monthly payments for 3 yrs, 0%APR.
What do you guys think?
I just got off the phone with an MB finance guy at my local dealership and he quoted me the following:
Fidelity Platinum Coverage, 3yr/36K from date of purchase, $4,600, payable in equal monthly payments for 3 yrs, 0%APR.
What do you guys think?
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4 wheeled car.
I have an 04 E55 with 65K on the clock. It is covered under an MB ELW until Nov. 2009.
I just got off the phone with an MB finance guy at my local dealership and he quoted me the following:
Fidelity Platinum Coverage, 3yr/36K from date of purchase, $4,600, payable in equal monthly payments for 3 yrs, 0%APR.
What do you guys think?
I just got off the phone with an MB finance guy at my local dealership and he quoted me the following:
Fidelity Platinum Coverage, 3yr/36K from date of purchase, $4,600, payable in equal monthly payments for 3 yrs, 0%APR.
What do you guys think?
If you go with Chrysler, Mercedes doesn't give a ****, and probably won't say nothing and just tell Chrysler "yeah the airmatic failed, dunno why" and your stuff gets fixed.
No?
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03 E55 AMG
I have an 04 E55 with 65K on the clock. It is covered under an MB ELW until Nov. 2009.
I just got off the phone with an MB finance guy at my local dealership and he quoted me the following:
Fidelity Platinum Coverage, 3yr/36K from date of purchase, $4,600, payable in equal monthly payments for 3 yrs, 0%APR.
What do you guys think?
I just got off the phone with an MB finance guy at my local dealership and he quoted me the following:
Fidelity Platinum Coverage, 3yr/36K from date of purchase, $4,600, payable in equal monthly payments for 3 yrs, 0%APR.
What do you guys think?
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From: Park City, Utah
05 e55
man i am glad i saw this thread....
purchased my 05 in 12/07 from a private party who had factory coverage through 1-22-09 and 1 year cpo til 1-22-10. i inquired at my dealer today and they said the car shows the above but that the cpo doesnt transfer on private party sales to new buyer, but the cpo is still in the system? so im stuck with no warranty after 1-22-09 yikes
i spoke to dealer and they offered me a mercury plan with no deductible for 5 years and 75,000 miles for $3,995.
i called a chrysler rep and the best they could do for a max care was $100 deductible 4 years with 60,000 miles for $3100.
anyone have any experience with Mercury?
purchased my 05 in 12/07 from a private party who had factory coverage through 1-22-09 and 1 year cpo til 1-22-10. i inquired at my dealer today and they said the car shows the above but that the cpo doesnt transfer on private party sales to new buyer, but the cpo is still in the system? so im stuck with no warranty after 1-22-09 yikes
i spoke to dealer and they offered me a mercury plan with no deductible for 5 years and 75,000 miles for $3,995.
i called a chrysler rep and the best they could do for a max care was $100 deductible 4 years with 60,000 miles for $3100.
anyone have any experience with Mercury?
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From: Northern California
05 e55
I assume that is not the Maximum Care Plan, correct? Because I called today and here was what I was quoted for the Maximum Care Plan over 2-3 years with various deductibles:
2yr / 30,000 miles = $2,059 ($100 deductible)
2yr / 30,000 miles = $1,705 ($200 deductible)
3yr / 45,000 miles = $2,600 ($100 deductible)
3yr / 45,000 miles = $2,282 ($200 deductible)
2yr / 30,000 miles = $2,059 ($100 deductible)
2yr / 30,000 miles = $1,705 ($200 deductible)
3yr / 45,000 miles = $2,600 ($100 deductible)
3yr / 45,000 miles = $2,282 ($200 deductible)
Welcome to LA LA land. In CA you have to purchase the extended warranty at the time you purchase the car. If you bought it from a private party your not going to find someone to warranty it. I looked into this a couple years back. If you find that something has changed - please share with the rest of us CA boys.
a bit expensive... But here would be my concern: Say you take your car in because your airmatic went out. Mercedes knows you have used links or ELM or whatever. They will likely blame it and get out of doing the repair.
If you go with Chrysler, Mercedes doesn't give a ****, and probably won't say nothing and just tell Chrysler "yeah the airmatic failed, dunno why" and your stuff gets fixed.
No?
If you go with Chrysler, Mercedes doesn't give a ****, and probably won't say nothing and just tell Chrysler "yeah the airmatic failed, dunno why" and your stuff gets fixed.
No?
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From: Austin, Texas
E55
I have an 04 E55 with 65K on the clock. It is covered under an MB ELW until Nov. 2009.
I just got off the phone with an MB finance guy at my local dealership and he quoted me the following:
Fidelity Platinum Coverage, 3yr/36K from date of purchase, $4,600, payable in equal monthly payments for 3 yrs, 0%APR.
What do you guys think?
I just got off the phone with an MB finance guy at my local dealership and he quoted me the following:
Fidelity Platinum Coverage, 3yr/36K from date of purchase, $4,600, payable in equal monthly payments for 3 yrs, 0%APR.
What do you guys think?
Sounds like they are quoting you retail, if not more. I just bought Fidelity Platinum Coverage 4yr/48k tonight and paid $2642 for it. 10% down, 18 months no interest. I purchased it from the local Chrysler dealer. I only have 33,800 miles on my car so I'm sure that is a rather important variable when it comes to cost. They're only covering my car just past 80k. Yours is actually being covered just over 100k miles. Even so, you should be able to get that coverage for much less than that. They are negotiable. My coverage is normally $3500+ and he discounted it immediately to $2642. Just said he didn't have time to negotiate and gave me the best deal he could. Made it a real easy transaction.
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From: Northern CA
GL 450
We just bought a new 2008 GL 450 in Northern CA and are looking for extended warranty.
1. I understand from the MB dealership that the entire cost is fully refundable if you do not use the EW, for eg. selling your car before the original warranty 4yr/50,000 miles. (The refund would be prorated if you are in your 5th year/over 50,000 miles etc.) Do the same terms apply for Fidelity Platinum or Chrysler Service Contracts?
2. What would happen to Chrysler Service contracts if Chrysler ... goes bust and is no more?
3. The best quotes so far are only $500 off the "MSRP" Any better deals from local MB dealerships?
4. The local dealership also offers CNA policies - Automotive Preferred Care - New for 8 years/100,000 miles $200 deductible ($1000 less than MB 7years/100,000 miles.), and assures me they cover the same as MB policies (new MB parts etc...) Does anyone have good experience with these CNA policies
Thank you for your help.
1. I understand from the MB dealership that the entire cost is fully refundable if you do not use the EW, for eg. selling your car before the original warranty 4yr/50,000 miles. (The refund would be prorated if you are in your 5th year/over 50,000 miles etc.) Do the same terms apply for Fidelity Platinum or Chrysler Service Contracts?
2. What would happen to Chrysler Service contracts if Chrysler ... goes bust and is no more?
3. The best quotes so far are only $500 off the "MSRP" Any better deals from local MB dealerships?
4. The local dealership also offers CNA policies - Automotive Preferred Care - New for 8 years/100,000 miles $200 deductible ($1000 less than MB 7years/100,000 miles.), and assures me they cover the same as MB policies (new MB parts etc...) Does anyone have good experience with these CNA policies
Thank you for your help.
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From: Park City, Utah
05 e55
question for those with Mercury and or Chrysler.
do you have to wait for a claims person to stop at the dealer to inspect the car before work begins?
when your car repair is done do you have to wait for the dealer to receive payment before they release the car?
assuming both were the same price for mercury platinum and chrysler max care who would you choose?
with my warranty running out on thursday i need to act in the morning.
thanks,
do you have to wait for a claims person to stop at the dealer to inspect the car before work begins?
when your car repair is done do you have to wait for the dealer to receive payment before they release the car?
assuming both were the same price for mercury platinum and chrysler max care who would you choose?
with my warranty running out on thursday i need to act in the morning.
thanks,
