W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Cost for Star lowering?

Old Dec 17, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Cost for Star lowering?

Hi all,

I am just wondering how much the cost to lower car with Star is?

There is a local ad on the bay area craigslist that the guy wants $300 for the service. So is $300 fair? too cheap? too expansive?

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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Some dealers do it for free. Talk to the SA, slip him a $100 - worth a shot
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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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I would say $40-50
but best bet is to slip your SA a Ben Franklin
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 12:04 AM
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$50 is the going rate. Most dealers have no idea how to lower vs STAR. In fact most dealers have no clue how STAR even works beyond flashing updates. Never mind the nity grity good things.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Too bad,

I hate stealer, so I do not have any connection with any service mgr.

I only brought my car to MB of Oakland once in my life for $1100 service that should cost 50 cents for the fuse.

Anyone in the bay have a connection to a Star? I am willing to pay for the service as long as it's right
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CLKCLK
Too bad,

I hate stealer, so I do not have any connection with any service mgr.

I only brought my car to MB of Oakland once in my life for $1100 service that should cost 50 cents for the fuse.

Anyone in the bay have a connection to a Star? I am willing to pay for the service as long as it's right
If you ever head south let me know, I have done several already.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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Where in the bay? depending on your schedule, I might be able to do it in San Mateo.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by desired_speeds
Where in the bay? depending on your schedule, I might be able to do it in San Mateo.
Woo hoo! I am in San Leandro, Alameda, Oakland, or Pleasanton. I can meet you at San Mateo no problem. Thank you, please PM me your schedule and cost

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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by pearlpower
If you ever head south let me know, I have done several already.
Thank you!!!
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 02:35 AM
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 04:46 AM
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i'll be in the north bay area next week and could bring my star but desired speeds' offer is probably more practical.

hooligan, i'm in the south phoenix area if you want to come up this way after the holidays.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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sweet , ill look you up after the madness ends.lol..im down in sierra vista
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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If there is anyone in Florida with STAR let me know. I would like to do this along with the -10* mod
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Gus has STAR and can do it for you
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Where is Gus?
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by desired_speeds
Where in the bay? depending on your schedule, I might be able to do it in San Mateo.

I'd like to jump on this offer if you can spare the time to do another car. Please PM me you availability and cost if possible. Thanks in advance!
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:08 PM
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Well I should be down there hopefully in a month or 2 to look at places in Broward.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Well I should be down there hopefully in a month or 2 to look at places in Broward.
yup same here
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by chiromikey
i'll be in the north bay area next week and could bring my star but desired speeds' offer is probably more practical.
Thank you!
Yes, desired speed offers me sometimes next week.

Thanks!!!
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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I do lowering with my star and charge 150 and when they ask for all the Lil gadget changes I charge 300 but I do give that benefit that if something comes up I'll hook it up at no charge but is not like a life time thing either.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Wow, maybe I need to raise what I charge.
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 03:56 AM
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Wow, maybe I need to raise what I charge.
Where in CA you located?
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Old Jan 4, 2012 | 04:46 AM
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I went to Junipero Serra Mercedes In Daly City. They charged me 180 bucks though.
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I'm from the Bay Area too and got mine done at Motor Speed West in Santa Clara. Cost $50 or $70 I can't remember. But great guys and highly recommended on Yelp.
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