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BETO - 7/27/2005 11:46 PM
Do you mean those cd's they sell on Ebay? Are they worth it?
Still, everytime I tried to work on my old ML it was a pain if I didn't have the "right" tool. And then there is only one MB stealer in town, so no negotiation, you pay what they ask. And if you have a part missing or wrong during the weekend, you need to wait until they re-open on Monday since they close at 1pm on Saturdays.
In my couse, I should've bought the EW when I had the chance.
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Yes, the WIS sold on eBay is a bootleg version of the actual shop documentation the dealer service technicians use. It is very comprehensive, although it takes a bit of working with it before you become completely comfortable navigating its information. Also, because it is a bootleg, you must follow the installation instruction to the letter as you will have to run a program to “crack� the licensing function.
As for the tools, you’d be surprised at what you can buy at Sears and Home Depot. While they may not be the “exact� MBZ tool, I have almost always been able to find something to work. If not, I have been able to fabricate something from an exiting tool. I also live in an area with only one dealer (and they are only open until 5PM weekdays). About 75% of the time, I have been able to talk the parts guy into giving me the “trade� or “fleet� discount. Since I worked there last year, they now give me the employee discount.
If you still want a warranty, I have heard good things about Warranty Direct. Although I have no experience with them myself, I did check their prices and they are very competitive, even when compared to Starmark/CPO.
- RODNEY