How to buy good absorbers?

[maxima]

I think I am going to need all 4 absorbers replaced (the car isnt too stable at over 100 mph and I didnt change them for several years. I am going to drive to Germany couple of times - want go over 120).

How to save money on the parts?

I see there are quite a few 'replacement' brands not MB branded. Is it worth to try them? Any particular brand you guys can recommend?

Or shall I stick with MB branded only?

 

[BlackC55]

Sachs would be my choice.

Are you sure the shocks are the issue?

 

[GSI-jim]

I fitted sachs shocks & springs to the rear of my w211 e320cdi with sport suspension. Got them at a cheap price also

 

[wongl]

Check out the price of the original MB shocks if you want to preserve your ride. You can get 10% to 15% of RRP from Mercedes-Benz Parts, Inchcape

 

[RichardF]

I had some a good price and service on a pair of Sachs from these people.

Car Shock Absorbers online parts catalogue - Low prices on all new replacement Shock Absorbers guaranteed

 

[maxima]

Inchcape quotes 150 each..

I am not sure of course - whether the problem with the shocks only or something else. However I made probably 20-30K without changing them.. So my guess is that they have to be changed anyway..

But I think its the best to do the obvious and see whats else.. What do you suggest?

 

[maxima]

I had some a good price and service on a pair of Sachs from these people..

nothing in their catalogue for 211.061

 

[BlackC55]

Get them from ECP>

 

[maxima]

Thank you

 

[krisby]

ECP have 30% off for us, and they do KYB gas ones for around £35 from memory (after discount), thats what I will be doing shortly for the rears on my car, about a tenner more for Bilstein.

 

[maxima]

ECP have 30% off for us

nice! How do i get be on of you?

 

[maxima]

Just found ECP discount thread and it seems its ended on 14/04 !

 

[Dieselman]

I am not sure of course - whether the problem with the shocks only or something else. However I made probably 20-30K without changing them.. So my guess is that they have to be changed anyway..

Dampers will not be worn out in 20-30k miles, they should last over 100k miles before being worn out.