Hello, I am looking to replace the hood bonnet star emblem on an older Mercedes (1987 260e), I am wondering if I can order a low cost one from Ebay? Is there any issue with it not fitting ?

Here is the picture (first pic) of the one that came off my 260e, it is broken because the pin holding the spring came off, and I am having difficulty pulling the spring out to put the pin back. So I am hoping to order the one on pictured in the ebay auction (picture 2).

Would it fit ?

Thanks in advance for your opinion.

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The cheap aftermarket ones rust.

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Only diesels in this driveway.
2005 E320 CDI 243k Black/Black
2008 Chevy 3500HD Duramax 340k
2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 220k

I may have a spare OEM one. Let me check.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

I found it. PM me if interested.

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Not MBZ nor A/C trained professional but a die-hard DIY and green engineer. Use the info at your own peril. Picked up 2 Infractions because of disagreements. NOW reversed.

W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

I have to pull my emblem from the front of my car every October to fit the cover the car. .And sfter removing the star a few times i purchased a plug and play type star so i can now remove it .And also when i leave the car i remove the star and put it in the glove compartment .

Sounds like a hassle

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1990 190E 3.0L

Not a hassle at all. Unless you consider one second to pull it out and another second to plug it back in a hassle. We use to install these all the time back in the 90s when stealing the hood stars was a thing. Just a female base with a male end on the star that was a pressure fit.

I mean, as opposed to not having to do it at all.