Thanks again -- gotta love this forum!
Guess I'll replace mine.
Haasman, I'm curious when you say lower noise, are you referring to engine noise? So is it quieter even at rest?
I'm just back from scooting around under my car and found a total of eight mounting holes -- four are along the front but two appear to have never been used. I'm missing anchors in a couple and the other anchors aren't looking good. So it sounds like six is the magic number. I didn't want to get too many as the CD lists a screw/anchor at $1.35 each.
According to the CD (a few years old), retail is about $15 total for the screws, anchors and 1 meter of boot material. The shield itself is $93.
A junk yard part isn't a good option for me as there are virtually no MBs near where I live. And I'd wonder how long a junkyard shield would last, given the experience of others here.
I'll check with Phil at PartShop to get actual quotes and post back here for those who might be interested.