Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > General Discussions > Off-Topic Discussion

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 08-05-2002, 07:57 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 15
Tires cost HOW much? Other stuff too.

With only 6000 kilometers on our new SL, the Pirelli P-Zero tires are already showing serious signs of wear. They should easily last until I put her away for the winter, but out of curiosity, I asked the dealer how much new tires cost.

Well, 18" tires are pretty costly! $2600 for a set? I really have stepped into a new world. The last Michelins I bought for our Honda Accord were about $500 for ALL FOUR.

Some other things I have noticed visiting Mercedes dealers? They have lots of stuff other dealers don't have. I have never seen Toyota merchandise like this stuff. You could spend another car's worth on shopping!

The service department says "sir" lots.

An oil change on an SL costs more than my Camry is worth!

__________________
My car: 2003 SL500 - Silver/Black, delivery July 11, 2002.

Me: Daniel McKeon, retired anthropologist/school teacher. Also silver on top...delivery November 13, 1939.

Other cars at our home:
1991 Toyota Camry - 350,000 kilometers, still a good car.
1994 Honda Accord - 150,000 kilometers, my wife's "Little Honda..."

Last edited by SL five hunnert; 08-05-2002 at 08:15 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-05-2002, 08:04 PM
Holson Adi's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 2,561
welcome to the MB-world. My dealer charges $39.95 for oil change but that includes interior vacuum and body wash (they clean the wheels well...). I don't feel so bad about that.

Have you tried TireRack and see how much they charge for the tires?
__________________
2008 BMW 335i Coupe
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-05-2002, 08:17 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 15
$39.95? wow. I wish I could get that. I had the oil/filter changed, and it was just shy of $200.
__________________
My car: 2003 SL500 - Silver/Black, delivery July 11, 2002.

Me: Daniel McKeon, retired anthropologist/school teacher. Also silver on top...delivery November 13, 1939.

Other cars at our home:
1991 Toyota Camry - 350,000 kilometers, still a good car.
1994 Honda Accord - 150,000 kilometers, my wife's "Little Honda..."
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-05-2002, 10:09 PM
David C Klasse's Avatar
CheFrac is Back!
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Mission Hills in the City of San Diego
Posts: 2,355
Obviously, he must have done a "between" oil change, at only 6,000kms. SO!

And yup, about $200 for an A-service at the dealership (but includes more than just oil chng)!!
__________________
2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-05-2002, 11:32 PM
David C Klasse's Avatar
CheFrac is Back!
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Mission Hills in the City of San Diego
Posts: 2,355
No... the A service includes a lot of things........
I can get my manual and list the included items.

Ok, for all 2001 models (US), an A - service includes:

Interior
FUNCTION CHECK
Check Tele Aid function
Warning indicator lamps, horn
Headlamps and exterior lamps
Windhield/headlamp,
wiper and waster systems
Check seat belts for damage
Reset FSS counter
Heating & ventilation: replace dust filter.


Wheels
Correct tire pressure


Engine Compartment
Engine oil and filter change

CHECK AND CORRECT FLUID LEVEL
Engine coolant/antifreeze protection
Brake system
Windshield/headlamp washing system
Lubricating engine hood (Models 129, 170, 208, 210)
Inspect hood latch and safety latch for proper operation (Models 203, 215, 220)

Trunk
Check and correct tire pressure (spare) (Except Model 170)
__________________
2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)

Last edited by David C Klasse; 08-05-2002 at 11:41 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-05-2002, 11:44 PM
David C Klasse's Avatar
CheFrac is Back!
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Mission Hills in the City of San Diego
Posts: 2,355
Oh... well this I know...
because I *think* John was referring to an A service. Correct me if I am wrong!

Atleast you have a list of what the A-service includes!
__________________
2006 E350 w/ 155k miles (Daily Driver)

Previous:
1993 300E 3.2L Sedan w/ close to about 300k miles
2003 E500 Brilliant Silver (Had 217k miles when totalled!)
1989 300E with 289,000 miles (had for <1 yr while in HI)
03 CLK 500 cabrio (Mom's)
2006 C230k (Dad's)
1999 S420 (Mom's/Dad's)
2000 C230k Sport sedans
2001 CLK320 Cabrio (Mom's)
1995 C280 My First Mercedes-Benz... (155k miles. EXCEPTIONAL AUTOMOBILE. Was Very hard to let go of!)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-06-2002, 01:22 AM
joegolden's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Dalton, Georgia
Posts: 958
Hell, my folks can't get the MB dealer to service their 2000 CLK Cab! They took it in at 26k to have the SECOND oil change and the dealer sent em packing! "If you want it for free you will bring it back when the service warning comes up on the display!" He said they would change it for about $150 but why bother when you can wait on the computer to tell you and get it for zip.

It makes me crazy knowing the car has only had the oil changed ONCE!! Arggghhhh.

They turned in a leased 98' 600sl in Dec 01' and only had the oil changed 3 times. The car had about 37k miles on it. I reminded them they probably can't do that with the new SC430 they replaced it with. Weird.
__________________
Current stable......
17' Rogue SV 70k
11’ Saab 9-5 NG 94k
10’ e550 4matic 185k

sold
02' e320 210k
00' e430 167k
01' e320 171k (regret sale)
91' 300d 2.5t 300k (sold to ecoofidaho)
79' 240d 177k (old yellow my avatar)
87' 300d 169k (junk but fast)
85' 300tdt 261k (RBM parts delivery)
85' 300dt 68k (one owner cream puff)
82' 240d 250k
84' 300dt 198k (sold to diesel don)
91' 190e 2.3 61k
88' 260e 140k
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-06-2002, 10:55 AM
Ali Al-Chalabi's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 1,837
I just checked tirerack for the pricing of the tires. All 4 pirelli tires would amount to $954 plus about $40 or so for shipping. So it would be about $1000 plus maybe $60-75 or so to get them mounted and balanced. Total costs should be under $1100. All prices are in US dollars.

__________________
Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:32 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page