Is there a real S600 type grill to fit a W202?
11-05-2004, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Denlasoul
Get the part number for the MY2000 C43. In that year only the C43 came with the Avantgarde/S600 Type Grill.
has that assembly for $147. I don't have a picture as they don't have one on
the site but it should be the part I'm searching for. It's labeled as:
Mercedes Benz 2000 C 43 AMG Grille Assembly
What do you think?
11-05-2004, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by narci
Wrong. I have both. One Bekkers one and now the OEM.The Bekkers one, the chrome slides around and the black plastic, at the ends don't fit properly and is bent out of shape. The finish on the black is slightly different as well. The OEM is solid and fits exact.
Same witht he clear corners. The OEM ones are much better built. They do not fly off when on the highway or leak in water or snap off at the connecters.
Same witht he clear corners. The OEM ones are much better built. They do not fly off when on the highway or leak in water or snap off at the connecters.
11-05-2004, 05:59 PM
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Just ordered it for $142 and change......
Originally Posted by Denlasoul
Get the part number for the MY2000 C43. In that year only the C43 came with the Avantgarde/S600 Type Grill.
11-06-2004, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by trbo2nr
I'll let everyone know about this one when it's delivered next week.
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11-06-2004, 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by eddieo45
I guess you edited out the "Wrong" once you realized that we're all in agreement here. I'm sure the OEM would have been better than the $58 one I got, but I'm content. As for the corners, I'm looking for the best deal on Bosch/OEM, because the horror stories re: the knockoffs are much scarier than the grille-install stories. Anyone have a good clear corner source? bekkers is like $129.
I agreed that you need to be pretty fussy. I am pretty fussy and wouldn't use the non-OEM one after noticing the differences! If I had never seen the OEM one I probably would have been OK with the aftermarket.
Ask Steve (MBenzNL) for corners. I dunno if he still has them in stock.
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11-06-2004, 05:19 AM
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The OEM chrome insert grill for the W202 is the same grill as the OEM w210 grill. MB cuts the W210 E class grill and sells it for the W202. It is expensive as hell, IIRC it costs something like $4-500 and can be ordered from any stealership. I generally do not buy replica items for my cars, the grill however is the 1 replica item on my car that I am willing to live with. I am not cheap, but I dont see how a grill costs so much? 
My replica grill looks and fits fine.
My replica grill looks and fits fine.
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11-06-2004, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by scorchie
I don't know if we're all in agreement... it's just that an opinion can't really be "wrong".
Originally Posted by scorchie
Ask Steve (MBenzNL) for corners. I dunno if he still has them in stock.
11-07-2004, 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by eddieo45
no w202 stuff on MBenzNL at all; mostly 203...
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11-11-2004, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by narci
I have both. One Bekkers one and now the OEM.The Bekkers one, the chrome slides around and the black plastic, at the ends don't fit properly and is bent out of shape. The finish on the black is slightly different as well. The OEM is solid and fits exact.
Same witht he clear corners. The OEM ones are much better built. They do not fly off when on the highway or leak in water or snap off at the connecters.
Same witht he clear corners. The OEM ones are much better built. They do not fly off when on the highway or leak in water or snap off at the connecters.
The grill came as a complete kit (with the chrome edge holder). All I did was place it in the existing spot and tighten the six or so screws.
11-11-2004, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by trbo2nr
The grill came as a complete kit (with the chrome edge holder). All I did was place it in the existing spot and tighten the six or so screws.
