Just venting.

While replacing a ball joint on my wife's 190e (parts purchased through FaslLane and I will buy again as their prices and customer service are first rate), I discovered a bulge in a front brake hose. I looked at FastLane and the price is $16.95. Sounds reasonable, only she needs the car NOW, so I can't wait to have the part shipped. Call a few dealers:

First one in an affluent part of town. Spoke with someone yesterday and said he would call me back. No call. Called two other times and was transferred to voice mail. Forget that one.

Call the second one. Sure he's got em.......$64!!!!

Call a thrid one that gives me a whole sale price.....$32.

I can't believe the price spread. Poor (I guess its relative if you can afford a Benz) consumers are paying these crazy prices?

Off of my soap box.

Tinker