C208 55 AMG... should i get one?
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C208 55 AMG... should i get one?
Found some with low miles ~35k, MY2001 mainly. Should I get it? What kind of issues should I look for/have you guys experienced? Looking to buy in a couple of months.
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Assuming you find a clean example, the engine and transmission are very robust. Take care of it and change fluids at regular intervals. Have a thorough PPI done before any purchase and make sure there are complete service records.
The miles look very good.......does the car have an extended warranty? What is the asking price?
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Ditto to what Chappy said. He and I have W208s and love them. Both of ours sit on European AMG springs. They transform the car. Don't believe your dealer when thay say they don't exist, they do.
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Owen,
Rich and I found another mod that is inexpensive and should be worthwhile. Rich has ordered a set and I'm going to today....urethane lower control arm bushing...should clean up any slop or minor vibrations experienced (we hope). The rubber bushings are simply not up to the task.
Even with new tires, I've experienced some occasional vibration up front. After bending Rich's ear for hours, we looked into sourcing these or even having some custom made. Thanks to the guys over on 202 club forums, I found a source in California that sells them for just $50 per side. Install, of course, will be extra. I'm having these done before SS brake lines as this should help in all driving situations, not just at the track. 
Rich and I found another mod that is inexpensive and should be worthwhile. Rich has ordered a set and I'm going to today....urethane lower control arm bushing...should clean up any slop or minor vibrations experienced (we hope). The rubber bushings are simply not up to the task.
Even with new tires, I've experienced some occasional vibration up front. After bending Rich's ear for hours, we looked into sourcing these or even having some custom made. Thanks to the guys over on 202 club forums, I found a source in California that sells them for just $50 per side.
Install, of course, will be extra. I'm having these done before SS brake lines as this should help in all driving situations, not just at the track.
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More Information Chappy
Hey Chappy,
Can you provide us more information on the urethane lower control arm bushing purchase information? Sounds like some good information. Thanks.
Allan
Can you provide us more information on the urethane lower control arm bushing purchase information? Sounds like some good information. Thanks.
Allan
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(trying to link the threads - read them all the way through)
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...?threadid=5810
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...?threadid=1202
Here's a snippet:
"Hello everyone!
My name is Tom, I am the seller of the lower control arm bushings you see posted on ebay.
I want to give you guys a little background about me, our company, and let you guys know a little bit about what we are all about.
LPD Auto Parts has been in the automotive business for over 15 years. We are located in Duarte, California and sell new and used auto parts. We have been specializing in Mercedes parts now for over 5 years. We are indeed a dismantling yard, but we see ourselves as so much more. We carry hundreds of Mercedes of all makes, models and years. Our technicians are specially trained to work on Mercedes Benz's as well as other cars.
The 202 lower control arm bushings have been developed due to the high demand from our customers for complete lower control arms that just needed bushing replacements.
We work in conjunction with a special manufacturer that ONLY specializes in polyurethane bushing replacements. We have developed bushings for BMW's, Lexus, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and now Mercedes.
We have dealer contracts and until now have only offered bushings to commercial industries. We are in the process of growing, utilizing the internet as our stepping stone. We have a webpage currently in development and will be continuing our services to the internet public.
LPD carries a variety of used OEM parts for the 202, and of course these bushings.
If anyone has ANY questions regarding us as a company, our products, parts requests please let me know as I will be your main contact.
For faster response please email us.
Thanks,
Tom
LPD Auto Parts
lpdauto@charter.net"
Note: These links are over two years old, so these bushings are nothing new, just not widely publicized for the 208 application.
Last edited by Chappy; Mar 20, 2007 at 12:34 PM.
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Mine were ordered today and I'm hedging my bet that this will 'cure' the slight shimmy I sometimes get at 60mph.
EDIT: Apologies to Kar doc for getting so far off topic.
Last edited by Chappy; Mar 20, 2007 at 03:40 PM.
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Well to keep this on track I love my 55 and would give it a huge . I also shortly after buying had one of the numbers on the dash clock go south but I understand it is just the connection. Remove and clean contact and replace is what I need to do. Just need to figure out how to get the dash out.
Now to keep the off topic train of thought... The only thing my prebuy inspection saw was lower control arms are starting to tear is that the same part?
. I also shortly after buying had one of the numbers on the dash clock go south but I understand it is just the connection. Remove and clean contact and replace is what I need to do. Just need to figure out how to get the dash out. Now to keep the off topic train of thought... The only thing my prebuy inspection saw was lower control arms are starting to tear is that the same part?
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I ordered my set this morning on ebay from LPD Auto Parts in Duarte, CA. Since our lower control arms are identical to the 202s, this makes a perfect fit for our application. I wanted to have them installed prior to our AMG Track Day next month.
(trying to link the threads - read them all the way through)
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...?threadid=5810
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...?threadid=1202
Here's a snippet:
"Hello everyone!
My name is Tom, I am the seller of the lower control arm bushings you see posted on ebay.
I want to give you guys a little background about me, our company, and let you guys know a little bit about what we are all about.
LPD Auto Parts has been in the automotive business for over 15 years. We are located in Duarte, California and sell new and used auto parts. We have been specializing in Mercedes parts now for over 5 years. We are indeed a dismantling yard, but we see ourselves as so much more. We carry hundreds of Mercedes of all makes, models and years. Our technicians are specially trained to work on Mercedes Benz's as well as other cars.
The 202 lower control arm bushings have been developed due to the high demand from our customers for complete lower control arms that just needed bushing replacements.
We work in conjunction with a special manufacturer that ONLY specializes in polyurethane bushing replacements. We have developed bushings for BMW's, Lexus, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and now Mercedes.
We have dealer contracts and until now have only offered bushings to commercial industries. We are in the process of growing, utilizing the internet as our stepping stone. We have a webpage currently in development and will be continuing our services to the internet public.
LPD carries a variety of used OEM parts for the 202, and of course these bushings.
If anyone has ANY questions regarding us as a company, our products, parts requests please let me know as I will be your main contact.
For faster response please email us.
Thanks,
Tom
LPD Auto Parts
lpdauto@charter.net"
Note: These links are over two years old, so these bushings are nothing new, just not widely publicized for the 208 application.
(trying to link the threads - read them all the way through)
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...?threadid=5810
http://www.club202.com/forums/showth...?threadid=1202
Here's a snippet:
"Hello everyone!
My name is Tom, I am the seller of the lower control arm bushings you see posted on ebay.
I want to give you guys a little background about me, our company, and let you guys know a little bit about what we are all about.
LPD Auto Parts has been in the automotive business for over 15 years. We are located in Duarte, California and sell new and used auto parts. We have been specializing in Mercedes parts now for over 5 years. We are indeed a dismantling yard, but we see ourselves as so much more. We carry hundreds of Mercedes of all makes, models and years. Our technicians are specially trained to work on Mercedes Benz's as well as other cars.
The 202 lower control arm bushings have been developed due to the high demand from our customers for complete lower control arms that just needed bushing replacements.
We work in conjunction with a special manufacturer that ONLY specializes in polyurethane bushing replacements. We have developed bushings for BMW's, Lexus, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and now Mercedes.
We have dealer contracts and until now have only offered bushings to commercial industries. We are in the process of growing, utilizing the internet as our stepping stone. We have a webpage currently in development and will be continuing our services to the internet public.
LPD carries a variety of used OEM parts for the 202, and of course these bushings.
If anyone has ANY questions regarding us as a company, our products, parts requests please let me know as I will be your main contact.
For faster response please email us.
Thanks,
Tom
LPD Auto Parts
lpdauto@charter.net"
Note: These links are over two years old, so these bushings are nothing new, just not widely publicized for the 208 application.
Would you happen to have the Ebay link or do e have to email the gentlman?
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Chappy,
Tom at LPD is not making me happy I have emailed him twice and he did not respond. I have money burning a hole in my pocket.
Must spend, Must spend, Must spend.
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Tom at LPD is not making me happy I have emailed him twice and he did not respond. I have money burning a hole in my pocket.
Must spend, Must spend, Must spend.
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How to contact us?
Mailing address:
LPD AUTO
845 Alpha St.
Irwindale, CA 91010
Phone: +1-626-359-8945
Fax: +1-626-359-1542
email: info@lpdauto.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
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That link is over 2 years old...not sure if the e-mail is still valid. FWIW, my bushings shipped same day with the Buy It Now option on ebay. I found this on their website:
How to contact us?
Mailing address:
LPD AUTO
845 Alpha St.
Irwindale, CA 91010
Phone: +1-626-359-8945
Fax: +1-626-359-1542
email: info@lpdauto.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
How to contact us?
Mailing address:
LPD AUTO
845 Alpha St.
Irwindale, CA 91010
Phone: +1-626-359-8945
Fax: +1-626-359-1542
email: info@lpdauto.com
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
I will call him today!
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