If the planetary is bad, they'll hit you for 500. I believe your cost at the dealer may be around a thousand. Just for the planetary.

Check other trans guys - I sure shopped when I bought mine. All I found was more expensive.

Good luck.

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2004 SL600
2004 SL500
1996 SL600
2002 SLK32
2005 CLK320 cabrio
2003 ML350
1997 C280 Sport