EnkeiDynamics

I just called Beck Imports here in Charlotte (Local MB dealer). One of the parts guys quoted me from a VIN number I picked up off an 05 Coupe that I liked, for the headlights, taillights, and the 05 grille.

05 Headlight- (left unit only!) $455.70 Part Number 2038202161

05 Taillight- (left unit only!) $196.35 Part Number 2038202564

05 Grille- Non Sport package; Part Number 20388010837246 Forgot the price, but it's like $170 something

05 Grille- With Sports Package; Part number 20388012839744 around $190 something.

The man I was talking to asked another guy named Wayne, if the 05 headlights and taillights would fit an 02 and he said NO, the wiring has been completely changed over the past 4 years. And recommended me not to do it, but he'd let me order all the parts I wanted...is this true? He said hes worked there for 20 years, sounds like he knows what he's talking about, but I KNOW ppl have done it. What needs to be done to the wiring so it will work?

Also, anyone know if there is a different fitment on the Sport Package grille and NON Sports Package grille? He said he wasn't sure, but they DO look the same.

advans

contact the great

www.mbenznl.com

they have the 05 package update.

includes headlights/grill/tails/blinkers/fogs for something like $1500

EnkeiDynamics

I have!......I've sent them probably 3 emails on a price quote for that package. I don't know why they don't respond. I swear if you guys haven't already done a deal with them, I would be lead to believe they do not exist lol

Justinius7

I got an estimate from MBENZNL about 3 weeks ago for this same project!

advans

I recall roughly about $1500 for the package. I perfer to do things step by step.

Outland

Wayne sounds like a complete farking idiot.

I have Bix Lights, and the crossdrilled "evolution" grille on my 2002.

BTW, you can get the newer headlights, with halogens, not BIX, for half what this guy is quoting you. Say no. Hold out for Bix for what he wants. And YES, its the same farking wiring.

advans

it is the same wiring, its just that the dustcap is put on different.

EnkeiDynamics

Ok good...but i can't believe that an MB employee would actually almost have completely convinced...aren't they supposed to know this kinda stuff?

amdeutsch

No flame, but if you STFF this forum you'll find that the knowledge base here exceed that of the stealership employees in most cases.

rlee02135

http://store.parkplacestores-mb.com/02ccoupe.html

advans

ahahaha its ok, MANHATTAN MERCEDES is stupid. I drove in, they wrote me down as a CLK320 AMG. I asked the SA wtf!? he said probably because I have AMG wheels they put amg down. im like...

Outland

Its just a job. Think of how many people you encounter at your own job who could barely find their *** with a map?

advans

well ur right outland, not everyone working at mb has to know everything about mb.


people that know things abt mb or love to know more things abt mb...that sounds familiar.....


wait...thats US ahaha

powa

just so you know, MB employers don't know crap about MB parts, i've went over 3 dealership and look for the 05 clear lens foglight, and all told me it won't fit, and i have to lecture each of them to tell them "trust me it fits".

Blake P

What address did you send the email to? I know their "@mbenznl.com" mail server has been faulty lately, so I recommend you send to s_krabbenborg@hotmail.com if you haven't already.