thanks for your offer to assist...naturally, I'd like to stay as low as possible on price, but I am somewhat flexible...I don't want to take advantage of your generosity (or be a pain in the a**) by asking you to spend too much time trying to help me out but, if you do find a used part, I'd like it to be "as new" or very close (no scratches, cracks in fiberglass, etc.)...if you come up w/a new panel, that would be great also...I know that I haven't really answered your question regarding my price range, I guess it just really depends on what you find...I have a contact at a local MBZ dealer who tells me he will hook me up on U.S. panel for $105 +tax ($140 retail), but as I previously stated, I like the Euro look better...if I'm not asking too much, please keep me posted on any progress you may have and prices you're quoted...it never ceases to amaze and delight me that members of this Forum are willing to go so far out of their way to assist fellow members and I sincerely thank everyone that has helped...Bill