Damn!! I went to the new M-B dealer in town to get the mileages on my cars verified for the purpose of obtaining the high mileage badges from MBUSA. While I was waiting for the service consultant to come out, I decided to just purchase an air filter for the 300SD since it needs a new one and I don't have any at home right now. The parts guy gave me the ultimate shock: $45 for an air filter!!! $45 for the same air filter I can get online for $15, except it won't be in an M-B box!!

I know dealers charge very high prices for their goods and services but this was excessive by far!

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1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 103K miles - garage queen
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver