Ferdman: Don't have the breakdown on P&L, but will have that on Fri when pick up the car. I do know they quoted $700 something for the radiator, and it's on FastLane for $400ish. And I have stressed to them the importance of the type of coolant, and while it is not OEM, it is OEM approved (Zerex or whatever). I'll find out for sure.

deanyel: Yes, I know I'm paying too much, but I don't have a lot of options where I live (Ann Arbor, MI). Unfortunately, I don't have the tools or time to do these repairs. I definitely need to find another shop. And thanks for pointing out my synatx error on paint color--just typed it backwards in my rush-induced dyslexia.

Kirk
1992 500E
Black pearl/gray
Bone stock
71,700 miles