Jun 13th, 2011 3:58 pmMaintenance package on a car with 130,000km? I have had dozens of muscle and sports cars and this is the cream of the crop. So you aren't really buying anything more expensive or difficult to repair than a C-Class. Please only comment on this guy's question if you know what you are talking about. Just right out fun to drive and a real eye catcher. Edit: To be fair, his cooper S was winter driven and that's when most problems occurred. I am now a believer! I'd say if the price was right go for it. This is what we call in inhouse maintenance plan and having a third party handle this is outhouse.
The roof looks fragile and you might think they break easily but actually very few of them ever have problems. It has features found on no other car. Otherwise I would not have considered it, especially if it were to be for me to drive. Obviously the longer the term the more expensive this package will get. To underwrite a maintenance package you would need to know the volume number of cars , during the term or period the costs of repairs, dealer or cost price of parts, and a rate of labour per hour.
Only thing lacking is a huge trunk which would look stupid, of course, on a neat little sports car. Hard top is just the push of a lever and the car goes and the up and down in 20 seconds. Maintenance wasn't cheap and I'd imagine parts availability is not very good. . This is a cold weather dream. Maintenance package on a car with 130,000km? For a price you can develop anything. Yes, these cars have problem areas but remember the rest of the car is basically built on a C-Class platform.
If they do, it's usually because of a sensor window down sensor, top flap sensor, etc. He tried to get tires for it once and it was a pain. In addition to heated seats, it blows almost instant warm air on the back of your neck from the headrest. My suspicion would be that repairs unscheduled would eclipse the cost of scheduled maintenance oil changes, wiper blades at that mileage anyway. That said, it is a most competent and comfortable sports car in every respect. My suspicion would be that repairs unscheduled would eclipse the cost of scheduled maintenance oil changes, wiper blades at that mileage anyway. Have had it for years.
For instance, there is a pump to circulate coolant through the heater so you can sit in comfort in 30 degree weather with the motor off for about 40 minutes and not have to run the engine. I'm sure there will be some insurance or warranty company that will offer something like that, what Audi has been offers for their newly purchased vehicles covers 3 years of scheduled oil changes, filters, and brake pads, timing belts are maintenance packages where they include into the sale price of the vehicle. The roof looks fragile and you might think they break easily but actually very few of them ever have problems. My buddy had one, he never had any problem with it but the mileage was lower. Some people do consider a used C-Class to be a money pit, and others consider them to be quite reasonable for what you are buying.
Easy to park, easy to drive. I find that there is plenty of room in the trunk and if I do not have a passanger, I have been able to do a 5 to 6 hundred dollar shopping trip to Sams. Warranty covers unforeseen mechanical breakdowns and maintenance package covers the costs of maintaining the vehicle for a specific term or period. I'd say if the price was right go for it. .
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