Where can I find OEM parts...
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2009 Corvette Z06
Where can I find OEM parts...
... cheaper than the local dealer?
I need a few interior accessories, but the dealer is quoting me unreasonable pricing or they are just unable to get the parts I need. A have a 2003 C230K. White with tan interior.
1) Center console cigarette lighter, receptacle for lighter, and removable ashtray (the tray itself; the removable portion)
2) The leather boot around the 5 speed automatic stick (dealer wants to sell me the whole shifter assembly)
3) The rear deck lid cover (for the hatch cargo)
I am also receptive to ideas on the best method to remove smoke smell from the interior... cloth headliner and leather seats. I will probably be steam cleaning the headliner (as long as that doesn't damage the glue) and carpet, and using a good leather cleaner and protector (i.e. NOT Armour All).
Thanks.
Oh, and before anyone jumps on me, I did a LOT of reading and searching on the forum for related information. Although I found a lot of good posts, none of them related to my needs.
I need a few interior accessories, but the dealer is quoting me unreasonable pricing or they are just unable to get the parts I need. A have a 2003 C230K. White with tan interior.
1) Center console cigarette lighter, receptacle for lighter, and removable ashtray (the tray itself; the removable portion)
2) The leather boot around the 5 speed automatic stick (dealer wants to sell me the whole shifter assembly)
3) The rear deck lid cover (for the hatch cargo)
I am also receptive to ideas on the best method to remove smoke smell from the interior... cloth headliner and leather seats. I will probably be steam cleaning the headliner (as long as that doesn't damage the glue) and carpet, and using a good leather cleaner and protector (i.e. NOT Armour All).
Thanks.
Oh, and before anyone jumps on me, I did a LOT of reading and searching on the forum for related information. Although I found a lot of good posts, none of them related to my needs.
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... cheaper than the local dealer?
I need a few interior accessories, but the dealer is quoting me unreasonable pricing or they are just unable to get the parts I need. A have a 2003 C230K. White with tan interior.
1) Center console cigarette lighter, receptacle for lighter, and removable ashtray (the tray itself; the removable portion)
2) The leather boot around the 5 speed automatic stick (dealer wants to sell me the whole shifter assembly)
3) The rear deck lid cover (for the hatch cargo)
I am also receptive to ideas on the best method to remove smoke smell from the interior... cloth headliner and leather seats. I will probably be steam cleaning the headliner (as long as that doesn't damage the glue) and carpet, and using a good leather cleaner and protector (i.e. NOT Armour All).
Thanks.
Oh, and before anyone jumps on me, I did a LOT of reading and searching on the forum for related information. Although I found a lot of good posts, none of them related to my needs.
I need a few interior accessories, but the dealer is quoting me unreasonable pricing or they are just unable to get the parts I need. A have a 2003 C230K. White with tan interior.
1) Center console cigarette lighter, receptacle for lighter, and removable ashtray (the tray itself; the removable portion)
2) The leather boot around the 5 speed automatic stick (dealer wants to sell me the whole shifter assembly)
3) The rear deck lid cover (for the hatch cargo)
I am also receptive to ideas on the best method to remove smoke smell from the interior... cloth headliner and leather seats. I will probably be steam cleaning the headliner (as long as that doesn't damage the glue) and carpet, and using a good leather cleaner and protector (i.e. NOT Armour All).
Thanks.
Oh, and before anyone jumps on me, I did a LOT of reading and searching on the forum for related information. Although I found a lot of good posts, none of them related to my needs.
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I get Daimler-Chrysler parts from Duval Motor's online ordering site. They are an regular MB, Jeep, Chrysler and Dodge dealer so the parts are genuine parts but at half the price that most dealers charge.
As for the smoke help, steam cleaning the headliner would definately get the smell out it because when it crumbles down you can put a new smell free one in there
. Your best bet is contact the dealer's used car dept and ask them who they use for that. Basically they stick an ionizer in your car for a day or so and that will get rid of the smell. It's not just a house ionizer, it's lethal doze that's used to remove smells. There are some on ebay but a good one will cost you more than getting it done once and that's all you may need.
What I would do first is scrub the interior. Get a good interior brush and go over the leather seats with leather cleaner (I use Meg's Gold Glass spray), go over the carpet with carpet cleaner and the vinyl with vinyl cleaner and terry rags, lots of them (Meg's #40 works well on vinyl). Spray it down well with a deoderizor (I use Meg's Oder remover, yellow bottle or Fabreeze). Then get it ionized.
As for the smoke help, steam cleaning the headliner would definately get the smell out it because when it crumbles down you can put a new smell free one in there
. Your best bet is contact the dealer's used car dept and ask them who they use for that. Basically they stick an ionizer in your car for a day or so and that will get rid of the smell. It's not just a house ionizer, it's lethal doze that's used to remove smells. There are some on ebay but a good one will cost you more than getting it done once and that's all you may need.What I would do first is scrub the interior. Get a good interior brush and go over the leather seats with leather cleaner (I use Meg's Gold Glass spray), go over the carpet with carpet cleaner and the vinyl with vinyl cleaner and terry rags, lots of them (Meg's #40 works well on vinyl). Spray it down well with a deoderizor (I use Meg's Oder remover, yellow bottle or Fabreeze). Then get it ionized.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
What year is your car and what color interior?
I have a used black automatic shifter (all leather, no emblem) that used to be in my 2004.5 before I replaced it with the updated ash shifter. $15+shipping to you and it's yours (if you want it). You can just take off the boot, if that's all you need.
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Ooh, if you have tan interior, I don't know how good it will look, but offer will stand if you decide you want it. I used to have pics of it, but can't find them.
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
I get Daimler-Chrysler parts from Duval Motor's online ordering site.
As for the smoke help, steam cleaning the headliner would definately get the smell out it because when it crumbles down you can put a new smell free one in there
Your best bet is contact the dealer's used car dept and ask them who they use for that. Basically they stick an ionizer in your car for a day or so and that will get rid of the smell. It's not just a house ionizer, it's lethal doze that's used to remove smells. There are some on ebay but a good one will cost you more than getting it done once and that's all you may need.
What I would do first is scrub the interior.
Thanks all!
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I haven't received much info on this topic. I've been doing a lot of research and reading, but still am not getting anywhere. As popular as M-B cars are, I would think there would be a bigger market for accessories... especially the little C-Class cars. I keep seeing references to mods people have made, but never with applicable links. There is a thread for removing the shift boot on the automatic and it has pictures of an aftermarket shift knob, but no info on where it came from or how to get one. Is there another car that is related to the C230K that I can simple part swaps for? I've clicked on several of the banners on this site hoping to find related accessories, but nothing yet. I signed up on 2 other MB forums and have read posts to no avail.
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I haven't received much info on this topic. I've been doing a lot of research and reading, but still am not getting anywhere. As popular as M-B cars are, I would think there would be a bigger market for accessories... especially the little C-Class cars. I keep seeing references to mods people have made, but never with applicable links. There is a thread for removing the shift boot on the automatic and it has pictures of an aftermarket shift knob, but no info on where it came from or how to get one. Is there another car that is related to the C230K that I can simple part swaps for? I've clicked on several of the banners on this site hoping to find related accessories, but nothing yet. I signed up on 2 other MB forums and have read posts to no avail.
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There are several chemical products sold at auto parts stores that get rid of the smoke smell. My daughter bought a car from a heavy smoker and after thoroughly cleaning the interior I sprayed a product (?) on everything in the interior, let it dry, then repeated it again until the smell was gone. Be careful with the headliner....it's thin fabric over foam (at least it is in my model).
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Making some progress... expanding my search criteria.
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSOR
It would appear these two are the same place:
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Of course I've been scouring eBay. A simple search for "C230" gave me 598 items and I went through every one of them. I wish I had a way to cross reference the automatic shift boot to other MB models. Surely the C230K shift boot is not exclusive to that one model.
Still, with all these links, I'm not finding much. My thinking is that most MB parts places are catering to the folks with older cars and can't get parts from the dealer. Since the C230 is a fairly new model, most vendors aren't going to bother supporting it until the dealers stop supporting it.
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSOR
It would appear these two are the same place:
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSORS
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSORS - DO NOT BUY FROM THESE SCAM ARTISTS! PM ME FOR DETAILS!
Of course I've been scouring eBay. A simple search for "C230" gave me 598 items and I went through every one of them. I wish I had a way to cross reference the automatic shift boot to other MB models. Surely the C230K shift boot is not exclusive to that one model.
Still, with all these links, I'm not finding much. My thinking is that most MB parts places are catering to the folks with older cars and can't get parts from the dealer. Since the C230 is a fairly new model, most vendors aren't going to bother supporting it until the dealers stop supporting it.
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Originally Posted by Tony Berry
Does the C230K have a interior air filter like the Toyota Prius that I might need to change?
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Making some progress... expanding my search criteria.
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSOR
It would appear these two are the same place:
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSORS
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSORS - DO NOT BUY FROM THESE SCAM ARTISTS! PM ME FOR DETAILS!
Of course I've been scouring eBay. A simple search for "C230" gave me 598 items and I went through every one of them. I wish I had a way to cross reference the automatic shift boot to other MB models. Surely the C230K shift boot is not exclusive to that one model.
Still, with all these links, I'm not finding much. My thinking is that most MB parts places are catering to the folks with older cars and can't get parts from the dealer. Since the C230 is a fairly new model, most vendors aren't going to bother supporting it until the dealers stop supporting it.
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSOR
It would appear these two are the same place:
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSORS
WEBSITE DELETED - NON-SPONSORS - DO NOT BUY FROM THESE SCAM ARTISTS! PM ME FOR DETAILS!
Of course I've been scouring eBay. A simple search for "C230" gave me 598 items and I went through every one of them. I wish I had a way to cross reference the automatic shift boot to other MB models. Surely the C230K shift boot is not exclusive to that one model.
Still, with all these links, I'm not finding much. My thinking is that most MB parts places are catering to the folks with older cars and can't get parts from the dealer. Since the C230 is a fairly new model, most vendors aren't going to bother supporting it until the dealers stop supporting it.
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Duval Motors is in Gainsville, FL don't buy it from their counter, you'll pay the same insane over list prices everyone else pays. Go to their website -
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=213951
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=213951
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Duval Motors is in Gainsville, FL don't buy it from their counter, you'll pay the same insane over list prices everyone else pays. Go to their website -
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=213951
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=213951
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Ooh, if you have tan interior, I don't know how good it will look, but offer will stand if you decide you want it. I used to have pics of it, but can't find them.
Here's the picture of it installed... I think it looks quite acceptable:
Here it is compared to the original boot/knob:
I think it will certainly do for now. It doesn't look that bad at all. I think because there is so much black in the center console, it fits okay.
NOTE: I am still interested in obtaining a boot like my original! If anyone has one, please let me know. Thanks.
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Don't know if they are a good dealer for service or sales, but their online parts fulfilment works well for me, takes a few days for them to process the order probably because they have to get it from MB first. I've bought several Jeep parts from them without a problem (they are also a Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler dealer). MB parts is very new for them so I would imagine that Duval is a totally new owner since I've used them way before they carried MB parts.
I know. That's where I live. They used to be KRAFT motorcars but I assume the same staff works there......... no thank you. Figures that the new ownership (if it's really a new ownership) is trying to lure in internet sales..... might be desperate. Almost 3/4 of the people I know, including myself, bought our MB's from ORLANDO and service them there. I don't think I need to explain the bad service people like myself received, if we obviously choose to drive over 2 hours for service.
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go to www.oempartsdirect.com you will find everything you need there
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Originally Posted by dnasty8305
go to www.oempartsdirect.com you will find everything you need there
On a related note, I checked the price of brake pads (front and rear) between Duval's website and my local dealer. My dealer asked for my VIN to get prices, but Duval doesn't get any more specific than 2003 C230. No Kompressor, no coupe/sedan. I don't know if the pads are the same for ALL C230 combinations.
Local Dealer: $87.60 for front pads, $62.40 for rear pads (plus tax).
Duval's: $54.75 for front pads, $39.00 for rear pads (plus shipping).
Here's the strange part... Duval's also lists the MSRP for their parts. They list the front pads at $73.00 MSRP and the rear pads at $52.00 for the rear pads. If that is accurate, then my dealer is charging MORE than MSRP? That doesn't even sound legal... yeah, I know, manufacturers SUGGESTED retail price, but come on.
