rsdesai

So I am looking at getting either a 2005-2006 E55 with 30-50K miles or a 2007-2009 E63 with the same mileage. I have done a lot of searching, but I can't find much about 3rd party warranties or companies that offer them for AMG vehicles. I am only going to buy the car if I can get a warranty because of the potential cost if there is a catastrophic problem.

I got a quote from http://www.aaautowarranty.com/ and they are asking 5600 for 5 year/60,000 miles. That seems pretty high, but that does cover suspension and all electronics, but it is voided if I add anything to the car including a SC Pulley, Exhaust, Headers, ECU Tune, etc.

What are everyone's thoughts? Is there a company that will still cover the car if it has modifications? Obviously I don't expect them to cover the aftermarket parts, but voiding the entire warranty is crazy.

Thanks in advance. I am really excited to get one of these beastly cars!

WPOZZZ

NAC offers a Pinnacle warranty. If you get a 2005, I think the cutoff is 7 years so you are right at the cusp. I got mine last year through my credit union for an exceptional price of $2k for 4 years/50k, $50 ded. Bruce at Becks Imports offers the same in case you don't have a cu or your cu does not offer extended warranties. His price was a little higher, which is understandable as they are a for profit business, unlike a cu.

rsdesai

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know if the NAC warranty allows you to modify the vehicle? Can you take it to a MB dealer?

NCE500

+1. Get in touch with Bruce at Becks Imports.

WPOZZZ

I'm not sure as my car is completely stock.

Toadster

most extended warranty companies will only go back 6 years now - recent change in 2012. I was really lucky to get my '05 covered - pretty much one of the last ones covered by NWC.

oh and yes, it's already paid itself off in 7 months

03e55ct

I got a maxcare warranty from carmax on my 03 for 5years 50k miles completely covers the power train
With a 300 deduct able .
Saved me big when my pulley went it was 2800 at
MB
only had to pay 300

rsdesai

I would love to buy the warranty from them, but CarMax (from what I've noticed) is a complete ripoff. I really want to buy my car from the forums or from Mannheim Auction.

Thanks for all of the replies!

rsdesai

That's why I refuse to own this car without a warranty! I am pretty good with working on cars, but lately I've been so busy with work that I can't find time. I definitely don't want my car to be sitting in the garage for 2 weeks for a simple repair. I guess I will definitely be getting an 06+. I just can't decide if the 63 is worth the extra 10k. My first thought is no.

supra13

when did you get this warranty?
can I only get it if I buy a car through them?

rsdesai

Don't know when he got it, but according to the CarMax website, it's only for cars bought from there. http://www.carmax.com/enus/maxcare/default.html

supra13

Thanks for the info! I'm about to pick up an '03 so I guess I wouldn't qualify for most any warranties... I tried contacting Bruce via pm and email but no response...

03e55ct

Bought the car 8 months ago .

WPOZZZ

I think you qualify for a "Gold" warranty (if mileage is under 100k) which is good, but does not cover electronics.

03e55ct

just buy mine i will transfer the warrenty its got 4 years and 45k miles left on it.

supra13

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely look into it!

WPOZZZ

I got a Gold warranty for my 04 RX330 a few months ago with 70k on it. I could not get the Pinnacle because the vehicle was too old.