Interesting price comparison, In the past most of the

[Bill R.]

older mercedes parts prices were on par with bmw parts prices, looks like they are changing. I worked on a 96 e320 yesterday, had to replace this water pump. 270.00 for a rebuilt pump. 28 for a thermostat 24 for a gallon of mercedes long life coolant and 12 for a oil filter.... Seems their pricing themselves out of the used car class too.http://www.bimmernut.com/%7Ebillr/images2/mercedese320.jpg

[Jeff N.]

Who were the parts purchased through?

[Maki]

Yes, I've noticed that with the upkeep of my '82 300td. The subframe bushing kit from buymbparts is almost $80 today -- I did the same job on an '82 coupe about four years ago and the parts were less than $50. Fortunately, supplies for basic upkeep seem to be holding pretty steady. Then again, my W123 is pretty agricultural compared to the more recent models. I think I like it that way ... :D

BTW, Bill, am I mistaken, or did you frequent Rich Sexton's MBZ.ORG mailing list five or six years ago?

[SRR2]

But it's a *really* *nice* water pump.

I'm surprised that BMW parts haven't shot up the same way, what with the loss in value of the dollar WRT mosts other currencies, but especially the Euro. I don't have the figures at my fingertips, but I'd estimate that since mid-'00 the dollar has fallen at least 30% and as much as 40% against the Euro.

But then, I just bought two liters of LT-2. $50. But it's *really* *nice* juice, though.

[Bill R.]

venture to guess that it doubled over what i paid maybe a year and a half ago for the same model car.




Who were the parts purchased through?

[Jr ///M5]

Bill, here's a link for some comparative pricing. When your customers can afford to wait for a day or two, it could save them some money. Probably not any different than BMA, but I can have parts for Natalies car in 2 days, without paying extra for shipping. Click on "The Fast Lane"...it's not a bad forum for Mercedes either.

http://www.mercedesshop.com/

Jr

[Bill R.]

time was of the essence on this one. And i didn't know what i would need until I got into it and found the problem




Bill, here's a link for some comparative pricing. When your customers can afford to wait for a day or two, it could save them some money. Probably not any different than BMA, but I can have parts for Natalies car in 2 days, without paying extra for shipping. Click on "The Fast Lane"...it's not a bad forum for Mercedes either.

http://www.mercedesshop.com/

Jr