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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
I just tried to order the cooling system temperature sensor switch for my Europa Int'l G500 from my usual discount MBUSA parts dealer. It's the sensor/switch located in line of the water hose from the top of the engine to the top of the radiator.
He just emailed me that the part is for a car that is not registered in the US, and Daimler/MB won't let him obtain the part to sell. This is a first in the 16 yrs I've owned the truck.
I sent a copy of the registration, but the problem is that the Europa Int'l US protocol VIN on the registration only matches the last 6 digits of the EURO WDB VIN needed to order the part. I'll see what he says tomorrow. I know there are other possible sources, but I really like the 25% discount off MSRP and no sales tax with free shipping on this small part from my usual parts source. |
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paulunm
Veteran
Date registered: Jan 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500
Posts: 124
| Re: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
oediscountparts has been able to interpret my Euro vin from the Europa vin, and order plenty of non-MBUSA era parts for me. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
paulunm - 6/5/2018 9:20 AM
oediscountparts has been able to interpret my Euro vin from the Europa vin, and order plenty of non-MBUSA era parts for me.
That's who is giving me a hard time right now. I'll give them another day or two before enlisting a high level MB corporate contact to assist. |
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Aircruiser
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta GA
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500, 1986 300GD, 2017 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Posts: 364
| Re: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
Are you looking for A463 545 07 24?
If so, I got mine from Skyland 5/17 for $70. ECS also has it for $70. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-mercedes-benz-parts/switchautom/... |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
Aircruiser - 6/6/2018 12:54 PM
Are you looking for A463 545 07 24?
If so, I got mine from Skyland 5/17 for $70. ECS also has it for $70.https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-mercedes-benz-parts/switchautom/4635450724/
That's the part. $53.25 tax free and free shipping, also from Skyland - IF they can get over the part flag and block by MB in Germany.
Did you have to go through the proof of registration in the US for your truck before they would sell you the part? |
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Aircruiser
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Aug 2011
Location: Atlanta GA
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500, 1986 300GD, 2017 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
Posts: 364
| Re: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
I just checked my records. Skyland needed proof of registration for that part and other cooling system parts from my order. They eventually accepted a copy of my title and a message explaining Europa VIN conversion to MB VIN. What a PITA |
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Braingears
Expert
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320
Posts: 1450
| RE: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
Send me the part number. I typically have no problems with my wholesale account in FL. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| RE: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
MB Germany has released the flag on the part. It is in Germany and will be here in 10-14 business days.
I wonder if my truck is now officially registered in the US for future parts orders, or if I'll have to go through this rigamarole every time for non-US parts. |
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gerryvz
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2014
Location: Annapolis, MD
Vehicle(s): 1994 G320, 1989 560SEC, 1994 E500 (W124)
Posts: 336
| Re: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
Tom Hanson at the MB Classic Center will also help with non-US "G" parts ordering, even when there's a comm block on them. |
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hipine
Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
| Re: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
DUTCH - 6/5/2018 11:39 AM
...I'll give them another day or two before enlisting a high level MB corporate contact to assist.
For $17 price difference.
Oye.
Dave G. |
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| Re: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
hipine - 6/12/2018 12:33 AM
DUTCH - 6/5/2018 11:39 AM
...I'll give them another day or two before enlisting a high level MB corporate contact to assist.
For $17 price difference.
Oye.
Dave G.
$17 price difference from where? Oediscountparts and Skyland are one and the same company. I have no idea why there's the price difference.
Aircruiser had to wait for his US registration to be approved by MB in Germany before the part was shipped, too. |
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mb230s
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: SWFL
Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40
| Re: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
2nd on Tom Hanson w/ the Classic Center. He can likely get anything. I have some AMG parts coming from Germany via Tom. |
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Fenalaar
Elite Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Narvik, Norway
Vehicle(s): 2001 ML270CDI, Polaris 400L Big Boss
Posts: 826
| RE: Non-US G Parts - Arrggghhhh!!!!!
This kind of bull from MB is why I will think twice when I'm going to get a new (used) car.
I'm a firm believer in getting a used car that has gone through the worst depreciation period, and then use it (mostly) up before I sell it. This means that parts costs will play a role in my TCO calculation.
The Norwegian MB importer adds an insane premium on all MB parts.
The list price on the multifunction switch on a 460 was $870 a few years ago. A gray market importer managed to get me the spare for half.
A new steering shaft for the 460 runs about $2000... The US price on this part is $850 or so. (Or was, when I had the G)
Every year they add more hurdles to jump if you want parts for a reasonable price. The implication usually goes: If you can afford a Merc, you can affort the parts costs...
The hour rates at the official workshops will be similar, whatever brand car I get...
Johan-Kr
Edited by Fenalaar 6/13/2018 3:17 PM
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DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
| RE: Non-US G Parts - Good News
Just received an email from Tracy at Oediscountparts.com to apologize. She was out last week, and the guy covering for her did not know how to handle parts orders for non-US Spec vehicles.
She assured me that this will not be an issue in the future. Good to know! |
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