Originally Posted by NALEM

GrapeSoda, memory tells me your out of Southern California. When you need OEM parts, cheap, then use LMIAutoParts, and have then deliver (FREE) them to your mechanic. They have several routes that cover most of Southern California daily. I know they really don't like retail customers, but they have sold to me before. I just needed to scan my ID and front/back of the card being used, and email it to their accountant/billing/controller.

Another way to save money, is look for the interchangeable part #s, whereas an older model MB uses the identical part of a newer model. Same f*****g part but with a different number, can cause the price to increase or decrease 50-100%.