W202 Avantgarde Grille
06-27-2010, 02:10 AM
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W202 Avantgarde Grille
Hello Peeps! I just got my 2000 C230 Kompressor last April and I was wondering if anyone knows where I could get those Avantgarde Grille for a W202? I don't have any idea how much it cost and would it be too difficult to replace it since I am not much of a DIY guy (I do not want to mess it up and paying more in the end for a professional to do the job). Any help or referral is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
06-28-2010, 08:58 AM
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG sold)
Do a search on the W202 forum or C36 and C43 AMG forum for 'Avantgarde grille'. Plenty of info and pictures available
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search also w202 s600 style grill if you go the ebay way
it is a simple operation. took 15 min. hardest part was keeping the screws together haha
it is a simple operation. took 15 min. hardest part was keeping the screws together haha
07-26-2010, 10:26 AM
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Where did you buy your Avantgarde grill from? What company and how much did you pay for it? Do they have a website? Thanks!
Where did you buy your Avantgarde grill from? What company and how much did you pay for it? Do they have a website? Thanks!
07-27-2010, 11:00 AM
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Thanks DRBC43AMG for the link but I was hoping to find/buy one here locally in the U.S. to save more on shipping costs. If there is a company that sells here in SoCal so much the better. Btw, what is the exchange rate from Euros to U.S. $ and vice versa? Your recommended website has Euros in prices. Again, thanks for the link. 
07-27-2010, 03:08 PM
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Spot rate today July 27 was fixed at:
1 Euro = $1.3744
$1 = Euro 0.8165
1 Euro = $1.3744
$1 = Euro 0.8165
07-28-2010, 01:17 AM
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Your recommended website lists the grille at EUR 93,00 so it is equivalent, more or less, to US$ 127.82. Not bad for the cost of the grille alone. But, how much is shipping cost to the US?
07-28-2010, 03:19 AM
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I know someone on this forum in the US also purchased one from them, but I didn't recall who. I'll check when I have more timeSo, having looked around I believe TunerPlayground purchased one also from these people in Denmark
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Shoot them a mail. They are a friendly and very serviceable company I know someone on this forum in the US also purchased one from them, but I didn't recall who. I'll check when I have more time
So, having looked around I believe TunerPlayground purchased one also from these people in Denmark
I know someone on this forum in the US also purchased one from them, but I didn't recall who. I'll check when I have more timeSo, having looked around I believe TunerPlayground purchased one also from these people in Denmark
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If I recall, the price indicated includes sales tax. If for goods are for export, the Company should reimburse the taxes after a week or so. At least they did for me 
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i bought mine off a local guy in tampa bay florida. He didn't know where it comes from so he gave it to me for 40 bucks. I think I made the best deal lol.
But I've seen them on e-bay. Be careful when you buy from there, make sure the black is glossy and not matte, because then after a year you'll have the same look of your front like you do now, faded!!!
But I've seen them on e-bay. Be careful when you buy from there, make sure the black is glossy and not matte, because then after a year you'll have the same look of your front like you do now, faded!!!
08-14-2010, 09:16 PM
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Cut down an OEM one from a later w210. That is what Mercedes had done by a contractor to create the version it sold in Europe and the US (special order) for $400 for the w202. Buy it used locally and save a bunch. I got one super cheap and when it was finished it was much better quality than the ebay units.
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Cut down an OEM one from a later w210. That is what Mercedes had done by a contractor to create the version it sold in Europe and the US (special order) for $400 for the w202. Buy it used locally and save a bunch. I got one super cheap and when it was finished it was much better quality than the ebay units.
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Im actually very interested in this grill as well. I just bought a 2000 c230 as well i pick it up this friday and the same color. I also have been looking for this grill let me know if you find one!
