Best places for new parts? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Sir Sam · #16 06-11-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jaoneill

It seems that there is always a cheaper source if one searches long enough, but as noted in previous posts, it is very often not the least expensive. I have been getting all of my parts from Fastlane for years and even if a specific part might be available for a few $ less elsewhere, it is not worth the hassle or taking a chance on getting inferior stuff. Phil's service and expertise are priceless; he goes the extra mile and then some. At the end of the day, over the long haul, Fastlane is competitive on price and also supports this forum. It's a no brainer chief.

Yes I agree, there are many parts for my Nissans and Jeeps where it just makes sense to goto your trusted source.

Also, just got email back from phil:
2106200172 Upper rad support $65.00
2106200972 headlight supports left
2106201072 right $68.00 ea

Owch, thats about what I was finding around online. I think I will be going back to just repairing what I have. I think I can pay myself that $200 instead to fix what I have now.

So I guess tomorrow I get the first haul of parts - hood, grill, and bumper cover.

TropicalBenz · #17 06-11-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cavaliers16

I have found http://www.*************** to consistently have the best prices around, and the parts are all OEM. Plus it's free shipping over $50.

Ditto on that, I've found ******** AZ has about the best prices. *************** is my next choice if ******** doesn't have it.

TX76513 · #18 06-11-2008, 05:55 PM

I don't use performance products, or autohous or buymbparts. I use Fastlane - the forementioned don't have a forum like this. If it cost a little more so what. I have taken information off this forum that is priceless.

vahe · #19 06-14-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mobetta

I got 4 from oreilly for $1/ea. they did not last a year. the original ones lasted 24 years. so sometimes you get what you pay for.....

About six months ago I bought a gas tank cap from MB dealer to replace mine that was covered with rust, dealers price was $17.00, at the same time ************************ had the same for $4.00.
Guess what, the dealer supplied cap is all rusted and must be replaced so I bought the cheaper one, lets see how long that one will last.

Vahe
240D 77 350K

TOPGUN · #20 06-14-2008, 10:34 PM

I like Fastlane. If something goes wrong with your order, Phil is extremely good at fixing it. I have returned parts back for credit with no hassle. If you call Fastlane you talk to Phil, not someone in India.