Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: blaudenbach on August 18, 2011, 14:13:09

Title: Where's the best site for parts?
Post by: blaudenbach on August 18, 2011, 14:13:09

I'm in need of a new hood cable for my 64' 230sl, haven't had to order parts in teh past, what or where is the best site to order this?

Title: Re: Where's the best site for parts?
Post by: Jonny B on August 18, 2011, 14:27:52

The usual suspects in the US - K&K, Millers, Buds Benz, MB Classic Center, MB dealer. As with most any shopping check prices. I have had good luck with all vendors listed.

Title: Re: Where's the best site for parts?
Post by: IXLR8 on August 18, 2011, 22:24:09

Hi--

In addition to above suggested vendors, I always check OEM Autohaus in Arizona, Rockauto (if they have the part, they usually have the best price by far), US Auto Parts, and eBay ( you never know).

Also I check the items for sale through our members and the for sale items in the US Mercedes Club.

My experience has been that shopping around is quite useful both for knowledge and for pricing. It is not uncommon to find a price range of 2 or 3 to 1 and up to as high as 6 to 1(!!) for the identical part from different vendors.

I'm a bit anal, and I make up a spread sheet listing vendor, part and price. Usually, I get some very interesting results.


Joe