suspension
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2000 S500
suspension
Got my 2000 S500 back from the mechanic tonight. I had both shocks,air compressor,relay and allignment done.Car rides like I'm on air. Very happy to be back on the road again.was a little pricey but well worth it.Will sleep well tonight!!
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From: Long Island
2000 S500
suspension $$
OEM front shocks from Mercedes
$700 Drivers side
$700 Passenger side
After Market air compressor
$400
Wheel Alignment
$100
Relay
$80 Hella
Labor
$720
Total
$2700
$700 Drivers side
$700 Passenger side
After Market air compressor
$400
Wheel Alignment
$100
Relay
$80 Hella
Labor
$720
Total
$2700
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2007 E550, 2002 C32,2004 S430,2001 E320
W220 SHOCKS
There is no way you got original struts in the front for $ 700 Cost from mercedes is $ 785 you got aftermarket plus the air compressor is too high for aftermarket $ 400 you could have gotten that from the dealer for $ 300. you should check your mechanic out.
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From: Sacramento
W221 2013 S550 Rwd, W221 2010 S550 Rwd
+1 on that fastE550. dealer shocks are $1,200-$1,500 for each shock , arnott sells factory compressor around 300$ like you said. i think your mechanic got the shocks from arnotts or another supplier and marked up the parts on you. arnotts with our forum discount (10%) is like $360 a shock with lifetime warranty. ... lots of shops mark up parts as well as charging high labor rates.
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15' W222
wow, that sux if he marked up the prices that much! But i guess that is secondary compared to getting your baby back off the ground and on the road again!
ps........my indy mechanic lets me purchase my own parts and he installs them. He charged me $100 labor to install my Arnott struts/shock assembly
ps........my indy mechanic lets me purchase my own parts and he installs them. He charged me $100 labor to install my Arnott struts/shock assembly
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Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Turbo
I got my pump from RM European for $276.
I didn't want to burst regalchef's bubble but you guys have mentioned it already. That does suck if the mechanic marked them up.
Parts and alignment alone would cost $1200 if purchased from the right places.
I replaced my compressor and relay, so labor could easily be free there. It took about 45 mins.
Replacing the front struts should take 1.5 hours for both, maybe 2. My struts are holding up fine with the repair kit. So I haven't replaced mine yet.
Definitely nothing that should add up to $720 in labor.
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2000 S500
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I appreciate all the input but the bottom line for me is that I am on the road again in good fashion. Just need to get a new cooling fan motor and mechanically the car is in great shape. Electrically and interior wise, the car is mint but in the future will pay more attention to not being taken advantage of. Thanks for all the input. Happy Cruisin to everyone!!!
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From: Long Island
2000 S500
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99,000 miles..... Picked it up from a widower for $7500. I knew about the suspension when I bought it. Got in touch with a company called SoCal for cooling fan,$650 but then found one at autoparts for $400. Still looking around for best deal. 1st time mercedes owner but am enjoying it . I also have a 1998 I30 infiniti, pristine condition, 130,000 miles on that
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W221 2013 S550 Rwd, W221 2010 S550 Rwd
you got a good deal at 7,500 . yea love the s500 its just a different ride than most cars. always was a lexus fan be4 this, still am...cant beat the reliablility and value my 93 lex has 245k miles on it and runs perfect. s500 is a little spendy with maintenace and airride suspension .. but i think its worth it 100% , i dont regret it at all.
. yea love the s500 its just a different ride than most cars. always was a lexus fan be4 this, still am...cant beat the reliablility and value my 93 lex has 245k miles on it and runs perfect. s500 is a little spendy with maintenace and airride suspension .. but i think its worth it 100% , i dont regret it at all.
