Yep, mine arrived last week and I need to decide if I want to have them powder coated or try to do it myself. I agree, they are heavy!
As far as the delay/out of stock status - I made a quick phone call and had all the info I needed. They answer the phones and can help you much more quickly...
I paid $25,000ish for my 2007 LX with 49,000 miles a couple years ago. I haven't regretted it at all. It had good records and had a couple things taken care of right before I bought it. Still need to do that timing belt though...
Granted a 2000 is not a 2007 but I thought I could at least give...
Good luck in your continued search. I bought my LX the day it was listed last summer. Local MB dealer had it as a trade and I swung by that day to grab it. '07 with 49,000 miles - it was going to go quickly. I'm finally getting around to selling my 80 and I just put in on Bend CL over the...