Rare mod? - 3rd row cupholder
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looks neat.
Judgeing by the blank covers to the left, I would guess the cargo cover attachment points ??
Where do you get them ??
Judgeing by the blank covers to the left, I would guess the cargo cover attachment points ??
Where do you get them ??
Spot on, gw17625410.gw17625410 said:
Should be available from your MB dealer. See below for part number to suit your MY. Only in black for MY2000+.
Not cheap (as you'd expect from MB), but could help keep your 3rd-row passengers happy, especially on long journeys. Represents the decadence you hope for when riding in an MB. You can't take it with you.
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David, I don't have these yet, but I've PMed rracerrx who does and he might get back with a photo.
As for how much, well if you need to ask then you may have difficulty affording it.
I tend to adopt the "if I want it, I buy it" approach to MB accessories, spend the money and enjoy my ML that little bit more. Of course I try to save $$ where possible, but many mods are only available new and from MB, so there isn't an option.
My dealer quoted me AU$8000 (=US$6600) to retrofit 3rd row seats (!). I guess it's cheaper than upgrading to a GL-class.
As for how much, well if you need to ask then you may have difficulty affording it.
I tend to adopt the "if I want it, I buy it" approach to MB accessories, spend the money and enjoy my ML that little bit more. Of course I try to save $$ where possible, but many mods are only available new and from MB, so there isn't an option.
My dealer quoted me AU$8000 (=US$6600) to retrofit 3rd row seats (!). I guess it's cheaper than upgrading to a GL-class.
Not sure what we are talking about here ???
I already have the third row, and thought we were discussing the cup holder.
As far as paying for it. I would pay for new carpets before spending high $$$ to keep them clean.
$10K for the 3rd row is crazy. US has them new in box $4,500 not installed.
I already have the third row, and thought we were discussing the cup holder.
As far as paying for it. I would pay for new carpets before spending high $$$ to keep them clean.
$10K for the 3rd row is crazy. US has them new in box $4,500 not installed.
Sorry to confuse you David, allow me to explain.
We were discussing the cupholders, which are available for € 37,00 / £15.18 (US$33.50 each + dealer markup). That's for MY2000+.
I was just remarking that discussing the price of OEM MB parts is generally unhelpful at any time up till the sale transaction. There's no point - we all know the prices can be outrageous, so thinking about cost can only make you feel bad.
Therefore a more healthy approach to these matters is to simply decide whether or not you want something. Then you just get it, hand over your dollars, and enjoy it. Don't think "That was such a rip-off". Think "I love driving my ML".
I gave the 3rd row seats as an example of gouging. There's no way I would pay that much for new seats, but here in Australia, the 100% markup on the retail price of anything you could buy in the US or Europe is standard at all dealers.
I pity the MB owners who would actually pay for dealer-fitted seats, when I know that the dealer cost is a lot less than US$3300, and then they have the nerve to hit you up for an extra US$3300 of pure profit.
Thanks very much for the offer Alex, but I have already acquired 3rd-row seats from ebay. Only cost US$1076 plus shipping. Then I got gouged by my customs department for another US$600! If they had pointed a gun at me it would have felt more like a proper robbery.
It's hard to forget these experiences but I focus on the money I saved, and enjoy carrying around extra friends whenever possible.
I hope that clears it up. You don't need to have 3rd row seats just to get the cupholders, but there's no point having the latter without the former.
P.S. That currency conversion was backwards. AU$8000 = US$6600.
We were discussing the cupholders, which are available for € 37,00 / £15.18 (US$33.50 each + dealer markup). That's for MY2000+.
I was just remarking that discussing the price of OEM MB parts is generally unhelpful at any time up till the sale transaction. There's no point - we all know the prices can be outrageous, so thinking about cost can only make you feel bad.
Therefore a more healthy approach to these matters is to simply decide whether or not you want something. Then you just get it, hand over your dollars, and enjoy it. Don't think "That was such a rip-off". Think "I love driving my ML".
I gave the 3rd row seats as an example of gouging. There's no way I would pay that much for new seats, but here in Australia, the 100% markup on the retail price of anything you could buy in the US or Europe is standard at all dealers.
I pity the MB owners who would actually pay for dealer-fitted seats, when I know that the dealer cost is a lot less than US$3300, and then they have the nerve to hit you up for an extra US$3300 of pure profit.
Thanks very much for the offer Alex, but I have already acquired 3rd-row seats from ebay. Only cost US$1076 plus shipping. Then I got gouged by my customs department for another US$600! If they had pointed a gun at me it would have felt more like a proper robbery.
It's hard to forget these experiences but I focus on the money I saved, and enjoy carrying around extra friends whenever possible.
I hope that clears it up. You don't need to have 3rd row seats just to get the cupholders, but there's no point having the latter without the former.
P.S. That currency conversion was backwards. AU$8000 = US$6600.
That is better. I won't feel like an idiot pricing the parts at the dealer, now that I know approx. what to expect.
I still hope to see photos etc. Nothing like installing something and finding it is useless on 75% of fast food cups.
I still hope to see photos etc. Nothing like installing something and finding it is useless on 75% of fast food cups.
Excuse me fellas, I feel like the lone idiot here. I'm still searching for an installation of these cupholders in the 3rd row seat area. From reading these posts, this is not a MB installation - or is it? So who installs it or how does one get it installed?
that's cool, but we're talking on cup holders, Vik. I guess you were trying to reply to MJ50's poll on euro plates?Vik said:i used to rock one on the front bullbar, but then it just got annoying since i ghetto rigged it, and it looked retarted, so I just display it on my dash. Mine says W163 ML
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I don't understand how customs law works, but if the item has value and you're importing it, they're allowed to hold it for ransom until you cough up the cash. Doesn't matter if it's used.
does that mean if you buy a laptop or a camera abroad you will pay taxes when bringing it to australia? i am not familiar with your laws etc, but that's rather strange. you sould check with your customs to avoid paying for nothing in future.DrX said:
That's how they do it here. The best way around it is to send the packaging and manual to yourself by post. If they ask any questions, tell them that you brought it with you from home (e.g. that you bought it on a previous trip). Otherwise you have to pay 10% GST (=VAT) to import it.CAHEK said:
and what happens if you own 2 or more homes? e.g. you live in australia and spend some time over in the u.s. where you buy a superexpensive personal computer which you want to use while back in australia? i own a small company that trades internationally and i can tell you that if you declare the things at customs as your 'used personal belongings' nobody has any right to charge you anything. what if i used to drive ml in the states and it had 3 row seats and now i need these seats in my australian ml? seats are mine and belong to me.DrX said:
if what you say is true (not that i question your words, but the way your laws work), than tomorrow they can say e.g. if you bring a tooth brush that is not as simple as those sold in australia, you need to pay for the right to take it home with you.
like i said you may want to check this further to avoid disappointment.
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