this e320 wagon is becoming a money pit.

is this a misprint?

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Hydro pneumatic spring leg, x2 per car
MB# 1243202513
Dealer List $490.00 each..


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1985 300SD
1983 300D
2003 Volvo V70

https://www.boldegoist.com/

Wait until you get into the 2000's models with air suspension.
The parts for those are mind numbing prices.

Here is real mind blowing shock for owners.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
VIN# WDDRJ7HA2CA006395

Engine
MB# 1590100000
$69,200.00

transmission, there are NO repair parts...
MB# 1972600403
$10,750.00

power steering rack
MB# 1974600000
$3,990.00

Front windshield
MB# 1976700301
$2,700.00

rear windshield
MB# 1976700180
$1,300.00

instrument cluster
MB# 1975402011
$3,740.00

front shock
MB# 1973202813
$1,200.00 each

rear shock
MB# 1973201513
$1,340.00 each

facia front bumper (cover), must paint to match
MB# 19788500259999
$2,640.00

alternator
MB# 0009065300
$1,040.00

starter
MB# 0009060026
$1,000.00

Here is the cheap stuff.

Ignition switch
2129055900
$488.00

multi function switch
MB# 20490011049051
$386.00

Primary engine radiator
$630.00

Secondary engine radiator
$484.00

condenser
$640.00


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.....Or the ABC cars, those guys would love a 500$ shock.

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90 300TE 4-M
Turbo 103, T3/T04E 50 trim
T04B cover .60 AR
Stage 3 turbine .63 AR
A2W I/C, 40 LB/HR
MS2E, 60-2 Direct Coil Control
3" Exh, AEM W/B O2
Underdrive Alt. and P/S Pulleys,
Vented Rear Discs, .034 Booster.
3.07 diffs 1st Gear Start

90 300CE 104.980
Milled & ported head, 10.3:1 compression
197° intake cam w/20° advancer
Tuned CIS ECU
4° ignition advance
PCS TCM2000, built 722.6
600W networked suction fan
Sportline sway bars
V8 rear subframe, Quaife ATB 3.06 diff

Unless they are leaking, the rear "shocks" generally are good. Why do you think they need to be replaced?

And yes, that is the correct cost. $400-500/each.

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2008 Black Mercedes E350 4Matic Sport - 131k
2014 Jeep Wranger Unlimited Sahara - 62k
2003 Gray Mercedes ML350 - 122k

You know, I'm guilty of having a similar reaction when I price things for my car but I have to step back and remind myself that I am driving a world class automobile (ok, of another era, but still!), the car is nice looking and essentially rust-free, it just works as it is needed plus there are NO car payments to be making each and every month. So, for me, I don't think it's appropriated to get too upset when something does need to be repaired or replaced, after all, it is a man-made object susceptible to friction and other forces of nature.

When I look around and try to find other 1995 daily-drivers, there simply isn't many out there. We, however, use our car just like the people up the street driving a new Kia or Hunday (don't know how to spell it properly!) and I wonder from time to time where those cars will be when they are 17 years old. Just my thoughts on the matter, FWIW

PS: If you haven't already, do a search on the subject, you might be surprised to find that they are not in need of replacement. I don't know.

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Dale

Prove they are leaking before considering replacement.



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what is the best way to do that? what if i clean them really well then coat it white baby powder?

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

In my little world, no puddles of hydraulic fluid on the garage floor equates with no leaks. I like to keep things simple...

that will work.
If it is not oozing - spewing they are good.

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Speaking of expensive hydraulics, did you get my email?

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Eugene

10 E63 AMG
93 300te 4matic
07 BMW X3
14 Ford F-150 Fx2

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HAHAHA! My reaction too!

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2002 E430 4matic (212,000km)
2002 ML500 'sport'

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WHunter- heck that's just a list of all the crap that will fail two weeks after the car's warranty runs out.

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