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Do you guys know where I can get this cheap it seems like $75 for just a piece of plastic or chrome whatever it is, is kind of expensive

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ttaleric
Did you check out ebay? I dont know about the price. But that is where i am going to buy mine.
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GregW / Oregon
BlackHawk - 2/22/2005 11:13 PM

Do you guys know where I can get this cheap it seems like $75 for just a piece of plastic or chrome whatever it is, is kind of expensive
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Actually, that one (For_My_Mercedes) is chrome plated brass, so it is high quality and I think worth it (I have that one). If you can find the same thing cheaper, go for it. But, make sure you don't get plastic!
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ttaleric
Do you have any pictures of it?
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alroumi
I FOUND ONE FOR SALE IN KUWAIT FOR 38 DOLLARS LOL
really here is a picture of mine installed took me 15 minutes[8D]
by the way sorry for the bad picture its from a Motorola
V600 CAMERA PHONE AND IT WAS RAINING[:(]

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alroumi
NOTICE the rear chrome trunk handle
THE ONE I HAVE IS WIDER aka european model so i only can fit the wide ones
i cant fit the u.s ones
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rudeney
Actually, that one (For_My_Mercedes) is chrome plated brass, so it is high quality and I think worth it (I have that one). If you can find the same thing cheaper, go for it. But, make sure you don't get plastic!
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The ones they sell on Ebay for $50 are metal and I bought one, but I am not very happy with it. The metal is very thin (slightly thicker than the wall of a soda can). I actually put a dent in it when installing it (which is just sticking it on with the included two-sided tape) and another one when I pushed against it to close the door.

How thick is the on you bought, Greg? I may need to get that one as I hate driving around with dented bling.

Also, as for not buying plastic, note that the OEM part is in fact plastic. I was thinking about just buying that from the dealer. At one time, it was only about $80, but of course takes a little more effort to install.

- RODNEY
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GregW / Oregon
rudeney - 2/23/2005 10:01 AM

Actually, that one (For_My_Mercedes) is chrome plated brass, so it is high quality and I think worth it (I have that one). If you can find the same thing cheaper, go for it. But, make sure you don't get plastic!
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The ones they sell on Ebay for $50 are metal and I bought one, but I am not very happy with it. The metal is very thin (slightly thicker than the wall of a soda can). I actually put a dent in it when installing it (which is just sticking it on with the included two-sided tape) and another one when I pushed against it to close the door.

How thick is the on you bought, Greg? I may need to get that one as I hate driving around with dented bling.

Also, as for not buying plastic, note that the OEM part is in fact plastic. I was thinking about just buying that from the dealer. At one time, it was only about $80, but of course takes a little more effort to install.

- RODNEY
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It's been a couple years, but I recall it being pretty substantial weight, and the fit was perfect. You can't tell it from factory. The factory one requires taking apart the tailgate (inside cover) and I do not see the advantage.
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S4toML
RE: Chrome Tailgate Handle pictures

ttaleric - 2/23/2005 10:22 AM

Do you have any pictures of it?
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I got lots of pictures <b><a href="http://babenj.tzo.com:6971/s4toml/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=tailgatechrome" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> including install.
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Vik
Here's Mine...

Here's mine from For_My_Mercedes, I too paid 75, but Jerr is a good guy and can work with the price if you buy other things as well. It's held up for almost a year now, and still hasn't lost its shine nor durability. I love it, best 75 bucks I've spent!!

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Just bought the OEM Chrome trim handle from my local MB dealer for $135. I figured that it is a handle to a heavy trunk lid and would take allot of abuse.

Good Luck
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RE: Here's Mine...

hey vik,I also bought a lot from jerry,and you're right he will work with you on prices,I got the rear wing w/led and this piece as well as a bunch of other things.....form a good relationship with him and he will take care of you ......a,by the way,Did I just discover something new..does the rear windows pop open on the ml.....Did i see that correctly on your photo?I don't think I ever tried that>>>>>>>Thanks
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JimB
RE: Here's Mine...

Did I just discover something new..does the rear windows pop open on the ml.....Did i see that correctly on your photo?I don't think I ever tried that>>>>>>>Thanks
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If your ML is 2001 and older those pop out rear window was an option if you have a factory 3rd row seat. and from 02 and newer they are standard I think[:)]
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RE: Here's Mine...

o'tay Spanky!! thanks[:D]
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