Front Grill Assembly
 

My neighbor backed into my benz, crunched the front grill, so I'm looking for a replacement. this is for a 1995 E-320 sedan. There's lots of aftermarket stuff, is this the same product as the stealership? they charge $400 for this thing, while online, prices are around $150. I guess the question is, buy from the dealership, or buy online? and does it really matter? what is the part #? dealership says 124-880-0783, but I've seen 0983, is this for the coupe or somthing, does it matter?

Is there a cool aftermarket upgrade to make it look more sporty?

Thanks!

While I have had great luck with aftermarket parts bought online, this is one part I bought that sucked! Did not fit well at all.

Best bet is to find a good used one.

I'll echo Brewtwo's comment. I need to replace the radiator grille on my W124 also, and the aftermarket product I purchased did not fit at all.

The only think I liked about it was the plastic insert was black not grey. It looked a lot more stylish and I'm considering painting the plastic when I pick up an OEM version.

Try eBay...I've gotten a couple grills off there that are reasonably priced and in decent shape. One of them brand new!

Here's a couple links: http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=e320+grill&category0=
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-95-MERCEDES-BENZ-W124-BILLET-FRONT-GRILL-E320-E420_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33645QQihZ006QQitemZ160169989031QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Hope neighbor's insurance will pay for it! If so get the dealership one.

Good Luck!

neighbor is paying for it. So, I suppose I'll just get OEM, although I feel kinda bad charging him $450 for it, although he did run into it and his deductable is $500. bummer.

There is no deductible on liability insurance, only on collision and comprehensive. He should definitely notify his insurance company and they'll pay. However, they won't pay for a new one.

Every state has a minimum claim threshold below which the insurance company can't increase rates as a result of the claim. In other words, for a claim this small, your neighbor has nothing to lose to notify the insurance company. You, on the other hand, will not get a 450 grille.

you should call Potomac German Auto for a good used one, they are on the web at www.pgauto.com. I've gotten several fantastic parts from them. Try to speak with Pat.