Correct.

Where's the picture of the bunny with the pancake on it's head?

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1981 300TD "The Green Lantern"
1980 300TD
1983 300D Euro "China Cat"

Is it faster to Boston, or by boat?

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1984 300TD

you cant say Mercerde$$ource but you can say ********az, what's going on mercedesshop hates Mercede$$ource.

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Current Garage
2008 Mercedes GL320 CDI 188k mi Repair/Work in progress
1994 S350 160k mi Garage Queen & prepping for repairs
2005 E320 CDI 203k mi Healthy & Daily Driver
1994 S350 357k mi Retried as parts car
1984 300TD 214k mi Blown OM617 Poss OM603 Swap??

Sold
1987 300SDL 200K+
1994 S320 181K mi
2008 E320 Bluetec 127k mi
1999 S420 130K mi
1980 240D 360k mi
15+ Others that has come, stay and gone

GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1995 E320 SE 220k mi
1984 300SD 350k mi

I've noticed that too. AAZ is more of a direct competetor, so there's something else going on.

I can certainly understand the desire to censure links to competetors. To link to a different parts site is like biteing the hand that feeds you, so I don't do it.

I understood the OP completely, but I'm nuts too.

I think its in poor taste, and so do the majority of members, to mention another competitor on this forum UNLESS its done subtlety and low key (or privately). This has been mentioned many times and some of ya just don't get it.

Its no different than walking into Home Depot and yelling "its 10% cheaper at Lowe's" (after the clerk just spent 15 minutes helping you solve a problem).

All of us have shopped elsewhere, we just don't need to announce it over the loud speaker.............speaking of which there is a Blue Light special over at.....never mind....

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)

well said.

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I agree. I just posted a not-too-subtle link to a tool at Autozone, even though Phil sells the official MB tool. I figure a common tool isn't a big deal, but a specific part that you have to order from a parts site is a different matter. If you have to order it and Phil carries it, Phil deserves some consideration. Just use some common sense.

I say, if Phil or Roy suggest buying elsewhere, then you know they are not out to screw anyone out of thier money. When an A/C line failed on my car, a new line was $400 on Fastlane, and was way cheaper than the dealer. Phil suggested that I have the line rebuilt first, and if it did not work out, then buy the new hose. The rebuild cost me $24 including tax.

When I need something right now, I buy local. Otherwise I will by from Phil and the others. It just depends on pricing and shipping, and who has parts available at the time I personally need them.

Like anything else, Fastlane has higher and lower prices than the competition. That is just the nature of the retail beast.

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70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Why all the hate for K. Bergsma? He seems pretty straight up. What's he done?

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1994 E500 199/Gray 82k
84 300D (Salty) Orient Red/Palomino 141k
88 300CE (Ersatzhammer) 904/Java 163k -- Turbo Technics twin turbo kit, AMG Gen I body kit, Sportline steering box and steering wheel, Sportline/Eibach /Bilstein Sport/500E suspension, Quaife LSD in 210 mm diff case, Silver Arrow brakes.
88 300CE Brabus 3.6 199 on Black 44k

The issue is that people think this is a PUBLIC forum, which contributes this type of behavior.
But we all know it is not and it is privately owned by an outfit that sells parts.

I sometimes forget that it is not a Public owned place and slip once in while.

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1983 123.133 California
- GreaseCar Veg System

Have you bought anything from Mercede$Source?

I have before I knew any better. I think even the dealer is less expensive. Also, the price charged for shipping, you should get stuff by UPS, not USPS.

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

91 W124 300D Turbo replaced, Pressure W/G actuator installed. 210K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

He charges for DIY.
I've yet to have to pay to get a question answered on this site (other than with pride). If you pose a question to KB, he directs you to one of his DIY kits you have buy. Ask the same question here and you have people happy to help and share their experiences tackling what ever problem you have.
He's not helping you, he's gouging you.

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1981 300TD "The Green Lantern"
1980 300TD
1983 300D Euro "China Cat"

I have no hate, I've never purchased from the guy and I've never said anything about his company (privately or on the forum). The tone of my post was to refrain from blatant announcements about competitors. Competitors exist, fact of life.

Just use a little tact and common courtesy when discussing a competitor who doesn't financially support this forum.

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)

This should clear things up.

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"spreading a trail of obnoxious where ever we go"
1981 300sd w/ 341,500 miles

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