Parts Quality: - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

JamesDean · #1 10-17-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacharias

Doubly disappointing, if we're to give credit to the recent thread on this forum where a member quoted from an email received from a supplier saying that Daimler AG is putting a serious squeeze on dealers selling original equipment items to independent vendors.

In other words, original equipment stuff will be spotty or unavailable from online sellers like XXXX.

I don't want a world where I only get to choose between URO and the dealer (though I must admit my dealer has worked hard for me on pricey items).

There are still other decent brands like Lemforder, out there. Parts.com can get you dealership items at discount. When you order from Parts.com the order goes to Mercedes-Benz of Naperville, IL.

Zacharias · #2 10-17-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesDean

There are still other decent brands like Lemforder

The OP mentioned that he's had quality problems with Lemforder as well....

I just went on Parts dot com and the listings they have for the front suspension on a 1985 300D are actually for (I believe) a w126, and the same exploded parts diagram comes up for both cars.

JamesDean · #3 10-17-2012, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacharias

The OP mentioned that he's had quality problems with Lemforder as well....

I just went on Parts dot com and the listings they have for the front suspension on a 1985 300D don't appear to be for a w123, if I had to guess I would say I was looking at a w210 parts diagram online.

Dont use the diagrams/navigation thing. Its best to put the Mercedes part number in and order that way.