Hey there fellow Aussie , nice to see there are others from down under on the great mercedeshop forum . Glad to know Im not the only one from the land down under:p
Her are some numbers that I have amassed over the last 12 years since owning mercs
I have have a few 116 350se, 116 280se, 201190E(wifes current )and my personal and project W123280te
Here are some contacts her that will give you no B-S answers and reasonable prices, they also have been known to supply dealers with hard to get parts at times.
Sam Is good when he gets to know you you start to get better prices his number as follows
Sam
Khoury Spares
St georges road
Brunswick Victoria
(03) 9489 0083
Abdul is pretty good and they get lots of parts from Japan thru grey imports (many W126 getting in now)
Prices again reasonable (he did new cassete in my sunroof ) and im getting alloys for wifes 190e next week reasonable @$600 for 4 wheels ,almost new same as on the w126 560 15" Cheaper than plastic covers - (they get pinched a lot )
Abdul
German Star
Banbury Road
Reservoir Victoria
(03) 9469 2698
Colin gives good advice parts cheap but labour can be on dear side.
Colin
Auto Deutsche
Bayswater, Victoria
(03) 9720 8100
Just mention my name to Abdul and Sam they know me as Steve from Mandalay Receptions tell them you are a mate thats gone interstate (short cut to mates rates)
If you need more info drop me a line or email me at
steve@weddingrecption.com.au
Hope you get the bits you need
regards
BB
