bkdewitte

Hi,


I want to order the PE running boards for my GL. My dealer wants $1088 for these + tax and labor. I think I can install them myself. Now too bad for my dealer... but I am willing to go an extra mile to savea couple of hundreds. I know they have a HUGE margin on parts (over 50%).
I saw a price of $750 on this forum. Anyone who can help or is willing to sell to me? Part number 6-6-88-0630. I might order the chrome roof rails as well.

a happy new year to all
Thanks, Bart

gas-man

That is a good price even from the dealership. When I ordered my GL 320 CDI I put most options on it except for the distronic and the running boards as I thought the tubular side steps would look better and sportier. I have a 1999 ML 430 with this stainless steel tubular side steps and have liked it. But now I regret not ordering it with the running boards as I saw that it does complete the look. My wife still thinks that the tubular side steps would look better so we cannot decide which to put in.
Now with regards to the chrome roof rails, that will be a big job replacing it. Search for a thread here a couple of months ago. I know I have done it although not with the chrome roof rails but with the black ones as when they delivered my car it had damage on the roof rail and dealer has to change it.

scvcc

i went thro' the same thought process before buying mine last week. Finally, I got it for the same price from the dealer. However, I did negotiate in the labor for install.
It's my understanding that the tube/rails are bolted to the chassis of the GL. So, is simpler to install. The running boards are more elegant looking, and is more complex to install, since it blends into the body of the GL.
Good luck!

glogodschild

Can anyone help me find running boards for my 2007 ML320 CDI. the dealer wants $1589.00 total. This sounds a little pricey. They are supposed to be Chrome running boards but you know how people say things are chrome. The chrome is plated and then it is over stainless steel anyways.
The board that comes with the car...if you have one...you know....is black color. I have a little difficult time getting in on my bad days...i am only 5'1 so i hope you understand...and i am not young anymore.....just SEASONED!
thanks

mbmama

$1589 installed out the door is not bad. There is not a huge margin in the running board. The cheapest you can get is $950. I have one contact. I will post it tomorrow.

glogodschild

Thanks for reply.
This company was on our MB world page when i clicked in to read the message:
Romik Max Bars Side Steps Stainless Mercedes Benz ML 2006-2010 - Romik Max Bars Part No. 17003438

i don't believe they are the same as the one's MB service guys uses.

frabouden

Here is another non-tubular option that i have on my GL. I really like them and they come color-matched.

glogodschild

Wow, i like these...look very good. Where is the secret place that sells them. You local dealer? My dealer quoted me the chrome type and they do not have these on the website mbusa.com.
i really like these. Please share information via my email address if you don't want to put it here.

thanks to all of you for your help. i am new on this forum and already fine it helpful reading all the different topics.

great group of folks

new02c32

Hey frabouden, those look great! IMO, the best of all options I've seen so far. Can you share some info on what brand they are, where you got them, how much you paid?

Thanks!

glogodschild

Hello New02c32...
Yes they are great looking. maybe we can get enough people on this forum to do a group thing like the other person did. i have a website where i saw them and i believe this is correct.
check out runningboardpros.com...there are instructions on how to install also. i will be looking to get someone in texas. Let's keepthis going and maybe we can save a few bucks.

frabouden

we can go back and set-up a GB again on these if it looks like we have enough people - they should be around $1,250, painted and shipped - if so, i will request permission on this forum to set it up.

frabouden

We have been authorized to set up a group buy for those boards - see the post under Group Buys for details

glogodschild

Hello,
i cannot find out how i can get to the group board. Please help...i want to get in on this ordering

frabouden

Go to the main page of the forum and scroll down to the "group purchases ..." forum.

dbtk

Try MercedesPartsPeople. Their OEM stainless steel running boards are $892.50. http://mercedespartspeople.com/Searc...82933362455742

glogodschild

thank you for the information. I really like the other ones that are painted with the car color. I will followup on this if no one in the group wants to order the other ones...that we got permission to group order.

mbmama

Dude that's your choice but there is no comparison with the OEM running board vs the painted ones mentioned here. I've had tabular style running board and i replaced them with the OEM and my ride looks awson.

VinnyG

Hey bud really interested in your contacts info, could you please PM or post his/her info. Thanks!

glogodschild

vinnyG,
look at the message from FRABOUDEN back a few months ago....he sent a picture of the best looking running boards. I would like to get a group to order these for a discount...if you are interested leave a message at the group board...it has been approved for us to do this.
these are the best i have ever seen and it looks more like made for MB even though MB does not make them. I did check out the website and want to get this one badly for my ML320 CDI...it would be sharp!!!!
take a look

ctenneson

cant find link. where can i buy these?

frabouden

FYI everyone: i have a group buy going on these - already ordered a batch of 5 about 6 weeks ago and i am missing 3 for another one. let me know if anyone wants to join. Can get either ML's or GL's.

glogodschild

Ctenneson,
see the message from fraboulen...he is ordering when get 3 more people. I am interested and started the inquiring...he contacted me to say that he got approval of a group order. Please add on by sending a personal message or on this site and he will see it.
they are sharp aren't they....the best i have seen yet.

frabouden

Looks like this is going back for a second round. anyone interested need to PM me to get on the list - i will try to close the list and place the order by the weekend. thanks

PS - see the group buy thread under the group buy tab