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Postby Hollybrook on Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:49 pm

Last spring on 500Ecstacy, there was discussion about car covers and it was noted that Performance Products had a 99-795 cover that was specific to the 500E. Unfortunately, they no longer seem to carry that cover, so I am starting pretty much from scratch looking for an outdoor cover. They still have the 99-796 cover for the W124, but I was hoping to find one specific to the 500e.

Griots has 92430 that appears to be generic for the W124 cars for $235 (plus shipping). Or should I go with a generic W124 cover from the dealer, even though it may be a little snug? If I do so, is it so snug that it will compromise the waterproofing? Both are Noah fabric.

Any other suggestions or comments?

Hollybrook

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Postby 2phast on Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:55 pm

I use a standard W124 factory MB cover on my 500e, it fits and looks fine, although it does fit a little tight. The fitament won't affect the water resistance of the cover.

If your spending that much on a cover, seems logical to get a 500e specific cover, but your chances of finding a standard W124 cover used are much higher, think I paid $70 for mine.

2000 CLK32k & 1993 500E

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Postby szvook on Fri Apr 03, 2009 7:25 pm

The Noah cover I got from Performance Products fits my car perectly but I did buy it a few years ago. Here is the part # OMB660-18 and here some pixs.

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Steve
1992 Pearl Black 500E (build 6/92)

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Postby Hollybrook on Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:01 am

Steve,

That is exactly what I am looking for, but it appears they no longer carry it. I have tried the 99-275 p/n, along with all the others in the 500Ecstacy thread, and I tried using their fitment guide as well. No problem finding a genuine MB Noah cover for the W124 from Performance Products at $246 plus shipping, but no genuine MB cover for the 500E.

They do offer the custom covers from Cover King, with the Stormproof going for $250 plus shipping.

Hollybrook

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Postby Brodie on Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:24 am

I bought the exact same cover for my 500E from Performance Products. Came in a MBZ parts box and everything, even a MBZ storage bag for it. So with all the embroidered Mercedes livery on it I believe it's the factory cover, same style and fit as the factory cover on my neighbors SL600, I had to wait 5 weeks to get it tho.

Buy my Gray Market 1991 500E: viewtopic.php?f=27&t=155

Brodie

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Postby szvook on Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:44 am

Hollybrook wrote:Steve,

That is exactly what I am looking for, but it appears they no longer carry it. I have tried the 99-275 p/n, along with all the others in the 500Ecstacy thread, and I tried using their fitment guide as well. No problem finding a genuine MB Noah cover for the W124 from Performance Products at $246 plus shipping, but no genuine MB cover for the 500E.

They do offer the custom covers from Cover King, with the Stormproof going for $250 plus shipping.


Understood. Btw, is it worth contacting Covercraft directly and see if they have the covers for 500E or at least the cover with the OMB660-18 part number; or maybe anoter authorized Covercraft retailer has them? Home www.covercraft.com and www.carcoversplus.com for discontinued items.

Steve
1992 Pearl Black 500E (build 6/92)

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Postby 2phast on Sat Apr 04, 2009 2:05 am

That cover does look like a OE MB cover, as it looks just like mine, just not as "stretched"

2000 CLK32k & 1993 500E

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Postby omegabenz on Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:16 pm

I bought a coverking stormproof car cover from performance products. Fit and finish was good, but it " breathes through the seams" ie. LEAKS...

I told them I am glad that they don't make my breathable snowboarding clothes...LOL.

Here is the thread:

http://www.500ecstasy.com/forums/showth ... ight=cover

Griots garage has a very nice car cover, and as you know they are located in Tacoma WA and Ive seen the carcover on several of the cars there, and it seems pretty good in terms of keeping water off the car.

It depends on what you are doing.


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Postby Hollybrook on Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:46 pm

omegabenz wrote:I bought a coverking stormproof car cover from performance products. Fit and finish was good, but it " breathes through the seams" ie. LEAKS...


A leaking cover is not good for me -- I need it to be waterproof.

omegabenz wrote:It depends on what you are doing.


I bought this car as a driver, and as such, it will end up being outside, sometimes for days at a time. I want to protect it the best way possible in case it rains and also from the sun.

The Griots cover appears to be a generic W124 Noah cover, so I would probably opt for the MB one unless there is some other reason to buy the Griots.

Thanks for all the pointers guys!

Hollybrook


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Postby omegabenz on Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:28 am

Hollybrook wrote:A leaking cover is not good for me -- I need it to be waterproof.



Yeah, that is exactly why I insulted their carcover making abilities. they told me the carcover breathes through the stitched seams...whatever! My snowboarding pants are breathable, but they are water proof thank God right?

Ridiculous! Anyway, they should rename the stormproof to something like, leaky carcover for $250...anyway, I am not happy about it.

Griots looks better than the noah in terms of waterproof. I had the OE noah 300E cover too.

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Postby Hollybrook on Sun Apr 05, 2009 6:04 pm

omegabenz wrote:A leaking cover is not good for me -- I need it to be waterproof.

Yeah, that is exactly why I insulted their carcover making abilities. they told me the carcover breathes through the stitched seams...whatever! My snowboarding pants are breathable, but they are water proof thank God right?


I would have been quite dissapointed as well. I don't mind a cover that is not waterproof, as long as I bought a cotton one for in garage storage only. It is too bad that Cover King has not come through with a waterproof cover, since they are the only ones that I have found so far that make a cover specific to the 500E. I have to do a more thorough search.

omegabenz wrote:Griots looks better than the noah in terms of waterproof. I had the OE noah 300E cover too.

The Griots cover that I looked at was made from Noah -- I'll have to see what else they have.

Hollybrook

What NOT to buy: MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 500E 1986-1993 WATERPROOF CAR COVER by Cover Outlet of California. I received one as a gift. Its description & actual appearance were real nice (cut more for a standard W124; not quite covering the lower skirting of the 500E as I would have preferred) but in reality it’s a real POS. Within 4 months of very mild weather exposure it was dramatically deteriorating right before my very eyes.

No problem however, Cover Outlet has a “Buy Back Warranty”, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES ... ccessories
but Caveat Emptor! This warranty is BS. Cover Outlet will be happy to send you a replacement, but you are the one who is “buying it back” (as this actual exchange of messages within the last year demonstrates).

Dear coveroutlet,

RE: Ebay item# __________ MERCEDES-BENZ 400E 500E 1986-1993 WATERPROOF CAR COVER. Purchase date 2/3/2009. I must make a warranty claim on this item for replacement or refund. The item is literally disintegrating in front of my eyes from normal use & is not living up to its quality description. I have the sales slip & will email you pictures of this condition in a followup email. Please reply back with your warranty processing steps. Thank you.
XXXX

Dear XXXX
If you would like a replacement cover, I will honor our warranty and have that arranged for you. For all approved warranty claims within the two years of the date of receiving the cover, there is a $25.00 fee within the continental US to cover the processing and shipping of a new cover.
You would only pay the difference of $50.00
Complimentary lock kit and storage bag are included.
Please be sure to include a note with your original ebay item number.
Hope to hear from you soon with your decision.
Thank you,
Angela

**Also available in our new five layer covers, ebay item number... 260142739721, you would only pay the difference of $125.00

Needless to say, I left Angela a "flowering" decision. Do yourself a favor, stick to a reputable car cover provider as mentioned in the previous threads. Avoid this one.

kinda offtopic: but if anyone needs an MB cover for the 500e, let me know.