OEM Parts Cheaper - UPDATE, PLEASE READ
03-24-2008, 10:23 PM
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OEM Parts Cheaper - UPDATE, PLEASE READ
Folks, I have received all of you PMs, and I'm working on them.
My sources are on vacation until April 1st or so, so please be patient.
Most people are providing the info I need but in some cases where you may want an upgrade part that didn't originally come with your car, a part number (or numbers) makes it much easier, and is much more accurate ( I do realize a VIN would be useless for these sorts of cases.
So as much info as makes sense please - PART NUMBERS, VIN, DESCRIPTION of ITEM whenever possible.
Please use PM as items posted in these threads can be easily overlooked. I spend hours compiling and tracking whats what almost daily, so PM is the best.
Thanks.
My sources are on vacation until April 1st or so, so please be patient.
Most people are providing the info I need but in some cases where you may want an upgrade part that didn't originally come with your car, a part number (or numbers) makes it much easier, and is much more accurate ( I do realize a VIN would be useless for these sorts of cases.
So as much info as makes sense please - PART NUMBERS, VIN, DESCRIPTION of ITEM whenever possible.
Please use PM as items posted in these threads can be easily overlooked. I spend hours compiling and tracking whats what almost daily, so PM is the best.
Thanks.
04-03-2008, 10:23 PM
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Folks, regular Paypal fees are now reduced from 5% to 3% because I upgraded my account, so factor that accordingly when deciding if you want to place an order.
Generally speaking, if the part is south of $100, the savings probably won't be more than a few bucks after shipping and Paypal fees, so consider that.
Generally speaking, if the part is south of $100, the savings probably won't be more than a few bucks after shipping and Paypal fees, so consider that.
04-10-2008, 10:45 AM
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UPDATE: Free MB part number locator (Thanks guys):
https://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/home.jsp
It asks for a credit card to join, but there is no charge for one year.
https://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/home.jsp
It asks for a credit card to join, but there is no charge for one year.
04-11-2008, 09:50 PM
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Update:
For part upgrades that did not originally come with your vehicle (for example, you have an 03 E320 and you want an 06 E55 bodykit), it is easier if you give me a sample VIN taken off the internet so I can look up proper part numbers.
For part upgrades that did not originally come with your vehicle (for example, you have an 03 E320 and you want an 06 E55 bodykit), it is easier if you give me a sample VIN taken off the internet so I can look up proper part numbers.
