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Originally Posted by higher planes
A local benz repair shop quoted me $1,200 to replace the front and rear shocks (w/Mcpherson) includes labor.
Just curious as to whether that quote is fair?
The vehicle is a 1992 190E 2.6
Thanks
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What do you mean, "with McPherson"? Early MB's don't have McPherson strut assemblies.
Front struts from the dealership run about $450 a set. Rear shocks run about $340 a set. $790 in parts, $410 in labor. I don't know about fair. You'd be saving a boat load of money doing it yourself.
What you could do, is buy a set of Bilstein comforts front and rear and you'll be spending about $450 in parts and then the rest on labor. The comforts by Bilstein are essentially the same exact thing you'd be buying at the MB dealership, only cheaper.