AZIPOD

$1700 is pretty crazy price, assuming that its a plan with similar coverage and duration.

Personally I've never even seen a warranty that you can get under $2000 unless it's a basic 4 cylinder car.

I think you got a super steal -- probably something nobody else would be able to get again. Most companies will not underwrite a service-contract for an AMG. The ones that do usually charge $4000+ for a comprehensive coverage.

I originally had a plan by Prizm (a few dealers who had experiences with them said they were reputable) but I paid $4600 for 3 yrs, 45k additional miles. After I found the Chrysler, I cancelled it, for obvious reasons.

regor60

Michael "Case" is out of business, but no inspection was required

housclass

why do you say mike case is out of business...this is who i've been talking to about my extended warranty???? please give me the 411. john

regor60

OK if you're talking with him now, then maybe he's back, but shortly after I bought mine in November he went off the radar and his website seemed discontinued. He did a good job, don't worry. I would like to get his new number though

TopGun32

it all depends on the VIN and year.

We all are using Chrysler service contracts directly. No middle man.

For example, should I have bought my warranty before 60k.. I would of saved $800.

If my car was 2 years newer, I would of saved about the same.

Btw. The new policies are unlimited miles with $100 deductible. Which makes a big difference.

AZIPOD

They are unlimited miles for up to a 4-year plan. If you want 5-year, the mileage caps at 75k additional miles from date of coverage.

The Godfather

Ok so what's the contact information for chrysler again?

InTheBenz0

The general phone # is 800-442-2666.

Thericker

It's a great warranty! I have it on my 600, after the 1st 5 mo of ownership they covered $4500 in repairs! I love it $100 deductible 5yr 70k I wouldn't own a Merc w/out it.

I let my Warranty exp on past W220 Sclass & literally got mugged by stealer for the 2 yrs I kept it.....NEVER AGAIN!

The Godfather

Oh no ****? Anybody knows if they are underwritten by any solid institution? I don't think chrysler is gonna collapse overnight, but you never know...

Thericker

Ohhh hell son! your rolling shot looks insane!!

The Godfather

you know how we do foo!

oslowley

Man I was thinking the same thing, damn car is sick, tempting me to do my rotors too, did you paint or powder coat?

ima55r2

Call them back to check out the expiration date of your policy because as mentioned before, they usually start at the in-service date of the vehicle...but yours hopefully is different.

If they charging $675 a year, do you really think they could survive as a business when MB charges about that for one year of coverage?

Taximan1

BEWARE of cheap warranties. Thye only cover up to $50/hour labor AND have the right to use, junkyard parts.. YOU pay the difference PLUS your deductible.

I have the Daimler Max. Care warranty, and they are the best out there.. I was turned on to them, by this forum. (thank you). I only bought a 50,000 mile max. care, since my car is leased. Ran me about $1300...

7yr./100k will cost about double that, $2600-$2800 give or take.. I have no plans to buy out my car, the residual is not even close to what the car is worth..

AZIPOD

I just rechecked the language of the policy -- Like I said, coverage starts on the day your policy is purchased and the "years and the mileage" for this particulary agreement begins on the date of purchase.

Yes, even at $675/year they will make money. They are not going to pay out a large amount of dough per policy. Thats why insurance companies try to write as many policies as they can. That way, all the losses from the policies they have to pay out are subsidized by the ones that they don't.

This is the 4th service agreement I've purchased for the cars I owned. Each time, I wrote out a check for about $3000 for each car. Did I ever need $3000 in repairs on each car? NOPE. I've lost out on each one. They've made every buck on me in the past.

But hey , it's insurance, its all about recoverying from the unexpected -- and having that peace of mind when you sleep at night.

So yeah, at $675/year.... yes, they're still making money.

phatmitzu

Now THATs a good deal.
I too thought the plan you mentioned starts from the original purchase date... if its ADDITIONAL 5 yr/70k AFTER the factory 5yr/50k warranty expired, then I'm in.

ima55r2

Then I would suggest to you to ask about the expiration date of the policy.

The Godfather

DAmn my car is on the verge of 60K by a 100 mile or less... better stop driving it until I get my warranty lol

AZIPOD

For Pre-Owned Vehicles
For Pre-Owned Vehicle Chrysler Service Contracts, start and expiration dates are based solely on the purchase date and duration of the particular plan term you purchase.

For example: if you purchase a 2-year/30,000-mile CSC Pre-Owned Plan on July 28, 2008 for your 2003 Jeep® vehicle that currently has 50,000 miles on it; your coverage would extend until July 27, 2010 or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.


http://www.chrysler.com/en/service_contracts/

InTheBenz0

You better get it man. Over 60k runs you about $700-800 bux more
Just call and get it with your mileage.

AZIPOD

InTheBenz is right. Once you hit 60k you are in the tier-2 rate, which is $800 more I believe according to the rep I worked with. Rest assured that you can get your coverage started with a 5 minute phone call. You'll need a CC for your $100 down payment, and the balance will be billed in 12 consecutive months, interest free.

It doesn't get any better than that!

The Godfather

how do they know how many miles you have anyway? Don't you just tell them over the phone?

InTheBenz0

well if you brought it in for a repair in lets say a month, and you have 68k miles, and you called and got it today with 59,918.. well that looks a bit fishy.. but technically if you called in a month with 61k i don;t think they would know.. but who knows? why take that chance for 1 months time or so, and get screwed all together or have to pay $800 so or more

AZIPOD

I guess you can lie a little bit. They do ask for your VIN and will probably run a check on it too. If you say a mileage lower than your lowest registered activity on the VIN then they'll probably flag you for fraud.

The purchase is quick over the phone. Only 5 minutes. And you only need $100 to start. Why keep waiting?