Is $877 a fair price to R&R Radiator and hoses?
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From: Los Angeles
1999 E320 1971 280SL
Is $877 a fair price to R&R Radiator and hoses?
MY 1999 E320 with 115K miles has developed a small coolant leak. I need to top it off about every 3-4 weeks. Finally took it into the shop, and guy says there is small crack in the radiator and hoses are brittle. Quotes $877 for the job. I see OEM radiator on Autohaus for ~ $200, plus maybe another $100 for hoses and misc parts.
What do the experts here think? Is $877 a fair price, or should I shop it around for a better price?
TIA
What do the experts here think? Is $877 a fair price, or should I shop it around for a better price?
TIA
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From: Chicago
2002 E430 4MATIC
I've paid more - for less. If the shop buys the parts - factor in a 50 - 75% markup. If you bring in the parts - you won't get a parts and labor guarantee.
Last edited by Figuero; Jul 31, 2012 at 01:24 PM.
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From: Los Angeles
1999 E320 1971 280SL
Not sure if this link will work or not:
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...=2172@Radiator
They show Behr OEM radiator for $200.
Another parts website shows radiators for as low as $123 (I've never heard of those brands)
http://www.theautopartsshop.com/auto...ator+1999.html
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...=2172@Radiator
They show Behr OEM radiator for $200.
Another parts website shows radiators for as low as $123 (I've never heard of those brands)
http://www.theautopartsshop.com/auto...ator+1999.html
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Queens ny
06 e350 4matic/2000 e320 4matic wagon
I just recently changed the radiator on my 2000-e 4matic.
The radiator is a nissens...made in Denmark. my indie mechanic told me it's
just as good as a behr or even better because the plastic hose outlets are
reinforced with copper tube on the inside..you can probably get one for about
$275.
Anyway the bill came out to $500.
The radiator is a nissens...made in Denmark. my indie mechanic told me it's
just as good as a behr or even better because the plastic hose outlets are
reinforced with copper tube on the inside..you can probably get one for about
$275.
Anyway the bill came out to $500.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
1999 E320 1971 280SL
I just recently changed the radiator on my 2000-e 4matic.
The radiator is a nissens...made in Denmark. my indie mechanic told me it's
just as good as a behr or even better because the plastic hose outlets are
reinforced with copper tube on the inside..you can probably get one for about
$275.
Anyway the bill came out to $500.
The radiator is a nissens...made in Denmark. my indie mechanic told me it's
just as good as a behr or even better because the plastic hose outlets are
reinforced with copper tube on the inside..you can probably get one for about
$275.
Anyway the bill came out to $500.
