Schaetz "prestige" v.s. cheap ebay sport grills?
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Schaetz "prestige" v.s. cheap ebay sport grills?
I don't really want to fork down $300-400 for the CL type grill right now, so I'm looking to get one of the other sport grills. I know there are a ton of posts about aftermarket grills, but I want to know from those who have bought them if there is any difference between the German made Shaetz grills sold at places like formymercedes.com and the replica ones sold on ebay for much less. I know the look is basically the same, but I'm more concerned about the quality. I have never seen pictures of the "prestige" grill, but supposedly it has a bigger star than the "elegance", which seems like something I'd prefer. If anyone has a pic of the prestige, please post. Thanks in advance for your helpful replies!
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Re: Schaetz "prestige" v.s. cheap ebay sport grills?
Originally posted by Blake P
I don't really want to fork down $300-400 for the CL type grill right now, so I'm looking to get one of the other sport grills. I know there are a ton of posts about aftermarket grills, but I want to know from those who have bought them if there is any difference between the German made Shaetz grills sold at places like formymercedes.com and the replica ones sold on ebay for much less. I know the look is basically the same, but I'm more concerned about the quality. I have never seen pictures of the "prestige" grill, but supposedly it has a bigger star than the "elegance", which seems like something I'd prefer. If anyone has a pic of the prestige, please post. Thanks in advance for your helpful replies!
I don't really want to fork down $300-400 for the CL type grill right now, so I'm looking to get one of the other sport grills. I know there are a ton of posts about aftermarket grills, but I want to know from those who have bought them if there is any difference between the German made Shaetz grills sold at places like formymercedes.com and the replica ones sold on ebay for much less. I know the look is basically the same, but I'm more concerned about the quality. I have never seen pictures of the "prestige" grill, but supposedly it has a bigger star than the "elegance", which seems like something I'd prefer. If anyone has a pic of the prestige, please post. Thanks in advance for your helpful replies!
I COULD be wrong but the schatz grills are not 400-500 range....
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sorry...I guess I wasn't clear. I meant that the true CL type grills like the one on the car in your signature cost $300-400, which I do not want to buy. The cheapest I've seen the Schatz prestige grill is $229 at formymercedes.com, which looks exactly like the replica ebay grills for $115-125. My question is whether or not there is a big difference in quality between the Schatz and the ebay grills that would make spending an extra $100 worth it in the long run.
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Originally posted by Blake P
sorry...I guess I wasn't clear. I meant that the true CL type grills like the one on the car in your signature cost $300-400, which I do not want to buy. The cheapest I've seen the Schatz prestige grill is $229 at formymercedes.com, which looks exactly like the replica ebay grills for $115-125. My question is whether or not there is a big difference in quality between the Schatz and the ebay grills that would make spending an extra $100 worth it in the long run.
sorry...I guess I wasn't clear. I meant that the true CL type grills like the one on the car in your signature cost $300-400, which I do not want to buy. The cheapest I've seen the Schatz prestige grill is $229 at formymercedes.com, which looks exactly like the replica ebay grills for $115-125. My question is whether or not there is a big difference in quality between the Schatz and the ebay grills that would make spending an extra $100 worth it in the long run.
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Originally posted by oggle
Where did you find those for $3-400? Are you sure you're not getting the cheaper grille?
Where did you find those for $3-400? Are you sure you're not getting the cheaper grille?
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There's a CL type grille on ebay at around $280-$300.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2443894845
Anyone try 'em???
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2443894845
Anyone try 'em???
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Originally posted by oggle
Where did you find those for $3-400? Are you sure you're not getting the cheaper grille?
Where did you find those for $3-400? Are you sure you're not getting the cheaper grille?
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Re: CL Grille
Originally posted by Junbug
There's a CL type grille on ebay at around $280-$300.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2443894845
Anyone try 'em???
There's a CL type grille on ebay at around $280-$300.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2443894845
Anyone try 'em???
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Originally posted by oggle
Hey why does the bumper have that protuding thing? That an antenna?
Hey why does the bumper have that protuding thing? That an antenna?
jack in the crack antennae ball holderBtw I LOVE how we just made up a name for the grill
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Originally posted by NdeSTRukT18
does the taiwanese grill fit perfectly like the 3-d CL Grill??! becuz from the picture it loox like there is a gap between the hood n the grill..
does the taiwanese grill fit perfectly like the 3-d CL Grill??! becuz from the picture it loox like there is a gap between the hood n the grill..
c'mon over to the meet to find out
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Originally posted by tuscanraider
I bought a Schaetz, smaller star grille ON eBay for $150.
I bought a Schaetz, smaller star grille ON eBay for $150.
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Originally posted by LorinserCClass
C'mon homeslice its the C9 option package duh jack in the crack antennae ball holder
Btw I LOVE how we just made up a name for the grill
C'mon homeslice its the C9 option package duh
jack in the crack antennae ball holderBtw I LOVE how we just made up a name for the grill
