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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:39 AM
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Strut and shock replacement

I have been looking to replace my front struts due to a leaking front strut at 74K. My questions are if there are different struts for the cabriolet than the coupe? Can anyone point me to the best place to purchase them? I have found prices ranging from $78-200+ for what appears to be the same item. I am looking for OEM replacement for my 07 550 cabriolet.
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 12:10 PM
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i bought my bilsteins on amazon, they are an upgrade from oem but that was the cheapest i found them
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Ptrigg17
I have been looking to replace my front struts due to a leaking front strut at 74K. My questions are if there are different struts for the cabriolet than the coupe? Can anyone point me to the best place to purchase them? I have found prices ranging from $78-200+ for what appears to be the same item. I am looking for OEM replacement for my 07 550 cabriolet.
The part number for the 550 cabriolet is 2093201130

On RMEuropean.com, it's $208 for the OE and $115 for the Bilstein.
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 12:49 PM
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I made the mistake of putting Bilsteins on my previous CLK320. Too harsh for this old guy.
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 03:06 PM
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Well I am also not looking for harsh ride for my old bones. what is the factory replacement for a cabriolet, I am happy with the stock ride . I just sold my Boxter S because it beat my wife and I up .
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 12:33 PM
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Coupe and Convertible use different struts. I would stick with Mercedes struts - should be $187. - 200. on line. Good luck.
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Thanks , found them on getmercedesparts.com for $200. Will call dealership tomorrow.
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