[W126 Coupe] Windshields

[Markus Meyer]

Ernie, you may want to consider lowering your deductible to $0 for
comprehensive, you might be surprised how little it adds to your policy.
That's what I did.  I don't know who you have for insurance, but I've filed
a few comp claims in my life and never had an increase because of it.

Markus

On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 4:17 PM, Ernie Stephens <stevetsg at msn.com> wrote:


>  Markus, thanks for your input.

> I have very good insurance and at a very good premium ( I have 5 vehs insd

> and very few claims). I've learned that it is best not to file a $300 claim

> when you have a $250 deductible, you end up paying for it later in your

> renewals; and yes, comp claims are not chargeable but trust me, there are no

> free lunches, you end up paying for it one way or another.  If I end up with

> a $500 bill I will consider one of two things: I will either keep my pitted

> windshield  and keep my sunglasses handy or I will file a claim but either

> way I really do appreciate your counsel.

> Thanks again,

> Ernie

>

>  ----- Original Message -----

> *From:* Markus Meyer <markusfmeyer at gmail.com>

> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> *Sent:* Thursday, February 25, 2010 1:06 PM

> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Windshields

>

> Ernie,

>

> Do you not have comprehensive coverage on your insurance, or glass

> coverage?

>

> If not, and you are trying to save money, check junkyards, and other

> websites  such as benzworld.org and peachparts.com.  I know for a fact

> someone was parting out 3 SECs.

>

> Markus

>

> On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 2:57 PM, Ernie Stephens <stevetsg at msn.com> wrote:

>

>>  Attila and fellow Cpe owners,

>>

>> The following is my latest update, it just came in:

>>

>> A status message has been posted regarding your order.

>>

>> *Subject: *

>> This part is currently not available through normal warehouse resources.

>> We able able to get it through our Classics division at a cost of $374.00

>> plus $120.00 to package and ship to you directly. You would then need to

>> find a local installer to do the installation. Please let us know what you

>> would like to do. You can reach us by phone at 800-914-1075 or via the

>> online system. Your credit card has not been charged. Thank you.

>>

>> Can anyone suggest a better option for me?

>> Ernie

>>

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