I'm replacing the muffler on my '88 300TE and was wondering what you guys had to say about the various brands available. Which ones last longer, sound best, etc. Any info would be appreciated.

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1999 E320 (gave to daughter) 250K
1994 F150 (may be the end of its road) 240K
1989 560 SL (Reassembly after paint job) 160K
1986 560 SL (deceased., gave it's life protecting my wife)
1988 300 TE (departed)
1994 945T (still running strong with an upgraded cam) 349K
1986 242Ti (deceased)
1968 GT500KR (under restoration)

Also, make sure you use the OE unobtanium hardware and muffler hangers. While you are in there, check your installer valves and glove box filter. Oh wait, my e55 has a filter in the glove box. Doh!

Perhaps the more erudite among you would care to share your vendors so I can file them next to my skyhook entries.

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1999 E320 (gave to daughter) 250K
1994 F150 (may be the end of its road) 240K
1989 560 SL (Reassembly after paint job) 160K
1986 560 SL (deceased., gave it's life protecting my wife)
1988 300 TE (departed)
1994 945T (still running strong with an upgraded cam) 349K
1986 242Ti (deceased)
1968 GT500KR (under restoration)

I don't know about the sound of a Mercedes muffler, but a Hermes scarf just screams sophistication!

I like my ANSA but like stated abouve OE lasts longest. Bosal also has a life time warrenty if purchased from Autozone. Borla is nice but I dont think they will make one for your car or that you really need it.

I use exhaust systems from Timevalve, a mail order place if you don't live driving distance from Connecticut. Check their site out,

www.timevalve.com

They use a very good grade of stainless, and they stand behind their products - lifetime warranty and I have experienced their response to a failure after about 10 years, no sales documentation left. They looked, agreed it was theirs and fixed it. Jim

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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles

Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)

A friend of mine had a dual remus system on his range rover and it sounded amazing.

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W126 1983 300SD 286,000 miles and ticking
Baby blue exterior Grey MB tex
Recent work:
Replaced air cleaner mounting brackets and heat shields
Replaced alternator, fan and power steering belts
Replaced positive battery terminal
Replaced negative battery terminal and cord
New Duralast Battery

My car needs work.