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Old 06-01-2011, 11:33 AM
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Why the big price difference in receiver/driers?

And which should I get?
Prices range from $123 wholesale at the dealer, to $92 for a Hansa, to $14 for a Metrix, to $32 for a Behr. I think I can rule out the Metrix, but what has been your experiences good or bad on the others? I kind of feel comfortable about the Behr brand, but that huge price difference worries me. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.

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Old 06-01-2011, 12:02 PM
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wow, 123 for a dryer? does it come with seals, and pressure/temp switches for that price?
I'd go behr otherwise...
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Old 06-03-2011, 01:02 AM
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No the dealer one comes with an expensive genuine Mercedes Benz blue box.
Available only through your authorized stealer. Oh yes it has a silver star on it too. The box is custom designed and professionally engineered to fit the part it comes with. A very expensive process but necessary.
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Old 06-03-2011, 12:13 PM
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No the dealer one comes with an expensive genuine Mercedes Benz blue box.
Available only through your authorized stealer. Oh yes it has a silver star on it too. The box is custom designed and professionally engineered to fit the part it comes with. A very expensive process but necessary.
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Well , No Wonder... that box is Well Worth that extra money... can be displayed on a shelf without any preservatives or finishes being applied... Easily moved from one glass case to another.... a paper engineering marvel....
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Old 06-04-2011, 08:55 AM
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Behr is chinese made. Dont know if it makes a difference. Havent installed it yet.
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Old 06-04-2011, 11:28 AM
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Anyone know who the OE manufacturer is?

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'83 240D 351,500 miles original owner-SOLD
'88 560SL 41,000 miles - totaled and parted out
https://sites.google.com/site/mercedesstuff/home
'99 E300 turbo 227,500 miles
'03 SLK320 40,000 miles - gave to my daughter
'14 Smart electric coupe 28,500 miles
'14 Smart electric cabriolet 28,500 miles
'15 Smart electric coupe 28,000 miles

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