240 shift boot availability - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 05-11-2013, 10:27 AM

I just found one on Amazon for $12 delivered. It is MTC brand, but I will try it and let everyone know if it is any good....Rich

Fattyman · #2 05-11-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I just found one on Amazon for $12 delivered. It is MTC brand, but I will try it and let everyone know if it is any good....Rich

I got mine from Mercedes Classics in Irvine.
Genuine Mercedes from their restoration center.
I paid less than $25 shipped to my door if I remember correctly.

ROLLGUY · #3 05-12-2013, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Fattyman

I got mine from Mercedes Classics in Irvine.
Genuine Mercedes from their restoration center.
I paid less than $25 shipped to my door if I remember correctly.

The one from PP (genuine MB special order part) is only $13 plus shipping. I can't imagine shipping to be more than $12, so it sounds like you got the same deal. I don't like to order "special order" parts from PP, but DO order everything else, and especially like to get the parts that offer free shipping when ever possible. I would have liked to get a genuine part from Amazon, but only the MTC was available. I will let you all know how it looks when it arrives.

charmalu · #4 05-12-2013, 04:05 AM

I ordered one from that AZ site about the time Pelican took over. The old original rubber boot had seen better days.

The replacement one is made out of some kind of stiff rubbery stuff, and there is no give to it, especially when cold. I referred to it as my Tupperware boot. I believe it was made in India.

I found a Leather boot in PNP out of a 96 Saab 900. made a few modifications to the black plastic shifter plate, and it looks real nice. looks like it belongs there.

Rollguy, you will see it when I come to the GTG.

Charlie

ROLLGUY · #5 05-12-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by charmalu

Rollguy, you will see it when I come to the GTG.

Charlie

I thought I would try the MTC brand. I may like yours better, but we shal see. At $13 plus shipping for the factory part, I still may go that way if I don't like the MTC. I also figured that the one from Amazon would get to me sooner (before the GTG)....Rich

whunter · #6 05-12-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I thought I would try the MTC brand. I may like yours better, but we shal see. At $13 plus shipping for the factory part, I still may go that way if I don't like the MTC. I also figured that the one from Amazon would get to me sooner (before the GTG)....Rich

I had the MTC boot on my 240D last year, it did not survive three months..

FYI: The MTC boot is very STIFF, and gets worse as the ambient temperature goes down, mine began (normal motion) cracking - tearing between 35° and 15° Fahrenheit.

The current shifter boot is MB Star marked, my local dealer had it within 24 hours for $12.50 USD.

As a note, there have been NO temperature related issues with this boot.

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ROLLGUY · #7 05-12-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by whunter

I had the MTC boot on my 240D last year, it did not survive three months..

FYI: The MTC boot is very STIFF, and gets worse as the ambient temperature goes down, mine began (normal motion) cracking - tearing between 35° and 15° Fahrenheit.

The current shifter boot is MB Star marked, my local dealer had it within 24 hours for $12.50 USD.

As a note, there have been NO temperature related issues with this boot.

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Well, it's too late. If I don't like it, I will try to find a genuine one. I don't have an MB dealer anywhere near me. I may have to have my bro go and order it for me (his dealer is close bye), as I see him all the time....Rich