ordering MB parts. running boards
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S55 (05), GL450 (07)
ordering MB parts. running boards
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
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
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'08 GL320 CDI, 2001 996 C4S
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
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
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.
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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!
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!
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ML320 CDI, 1995 E300D, 1980 D
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
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
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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
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
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From: Texas
ML320 CDI, 1995 E300D, 1980 D
Running Boards
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.
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.
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From: Texas
ML320 CDI, 1995 E300D, 1980 D
running Boards
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
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
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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!
Thanks!
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ML320 CDI, 1995 E300D, 1980 D
Running Boards
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.
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.
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GL 320TDI
running boards
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.
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Running Boards
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.
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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.
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Running Boards
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
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
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GL 320TDI
Running Boars group buy
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.
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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.
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.
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GL 320TDI
Group Buy - running boards
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
PS - see the group buy thread under the group buy tab
