Bilstein Vs. Monroe shocks

[miloking]

Hi Guys

Iam in a process of getting new shocks for my 140 and was wondering what is better deal $200 for set of Monroe Sensatracs or $400 for set of OEM Bilsteins?
I know its only $200 difference but if moroe are reasonable quality i would be happy with those...

Any good/bad experiences worth mentioning?

[NZ Benz]

How many are you getting for $200?

[miloking]

4 shocks and its in USD ;-) + postage

[NZ Benz]

Originally Posted by miloking

4 shocks and its in USD ;-) + postage

I thought that was pretty good, FYI I got mine in the mail yesterday they look pretty good but have not been cleaned as the dust that is on them is evenly spread but all the lettering etc is crisp and new.

[snik]

monroes produce a cushy, boaty ride. You feel like you are in a 70's caddy

bilsteins are firmer and road feedback is much better

I would go bilsteins and not even consider the monroes unless I had a *shivers* chrysler minivan or some kinda american made appliance excuse for a car

[miloking]

yeh thats the kinda response i was looking for ... well realy I sort of knew the answer all along i just needed someone to justify that extra $200 for me Since iam a purist MB owner i will go with OEM

[bayhas]

plus bilsteins is OEM stuff...