Cat Died Prematurely - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Hirnbeiss · #1 06-28-2007, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeus

You don't specify which car model?

Aftermarket cats on a Benz, esp. a newer model, are a big no-no. Quality and performance are major issues. There is a reason OE cats cost $800+ a side. Materials, (semi) precious metals, ceramics, etc.

Unfortunately that's not really true. The cost of the cats are driven by those items, but the total cost is much, much lower than what you pay. The price the customer pays is determined by what GSP (Global Service and Parts) thinks the market will bear plus the exorbitant markup charged by your stealership.

raymr · #2 06-28-2007, 09:08 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeus

You don't specify which car model?

Aftermarket cats on a Benz, esp. a newer model, are a big no-no. Quality and performance are major issues. There is a reason OE cats cost $800+ a side. Materials, (semi) precious metals, ceramics, etc.

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Unfortunately that's not really true. The cost o fthe cats are driven by those items, but the total cost is much, much lower than what you pay. The price the customer pays is determined by what GSP (Global Service and Parts) thinks the market will bear plus the exorbitant markup charged by your stealership.

$3770 in my case. This HAS to be a joke within M-B. No I didn't buy it.

Zeus · #3 06-28-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hirnbeiss

Unfortunately that's not really true. The cost of the cats are driven by those items, but the total cost is much, much lower than what you pay. The price the customer pays is determined by what GSP (Global Service and Parts) thinks the market will bear plus the exorbitant markup charged by your stealership.

The quote I got was from my tech, his actual cost before any markup.

The main cat on my 300E lasted over 300,000 Kms. Don't think an aftermarket would have done as well.

Not saying they aren't overpriced, but you get what you pay for in any case.

manny · #4 06-28-2007, 04:40 PM

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The main cat on my 300E lasted over 300,000 Kms. Don't think an aftermarket would have done as well.
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Hmmmm,.... wanna see one with 400k + km on it, that still passes e-tests with flying colors?

saumil · #5 06-28-2007, 05:37 PM

I just replaced mine after 320000 miles (approx 500000 kms). And, if it were not for oil burning, it would still be going.

Hirnbeiss · #6 06-29-2007, 06:13 AM

Well the OEM exhaust on my 190E rusted through and went banging down Old Greensboro Road in Tuscaloosa after 120,000 miles, and we know that the cats on the 210's and 163's (if not others) have extremely high failure rates. So much for something magical about MB exhaust parts.

Much as I would like to keep my car 100% stock, I'm not paying a 700% markup just to keep some extra Swabians on the payroll if I don't have to.

manny · #7 06-29-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hirnbeiss

I'm not paying a 700% markup just to keep some extra Swabians on the payroll if I don't have to.

You cruel SOB,......they brew the best beer in the world.