Friend Going to Japan- Want to Buy Parts???
12-12-2002, 01:00 PM
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Friend Going to Japan- Want to Buy Parts???
I have a friend going to Japan early next year.
I am trying to find some good Japanese tuners and websites to see if I can buy anything not readily availible in the US.
Thanks,
Jeff
I am trying to find some good Japanese tuners and websites to see if I can buy anything not readily availible in the US.
Thanks,
Jeff
12-13-2002, 01:39 AM
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Originally posted by Tezta
I find japan to be a bit expensive for aftermarket parts. HK is expensive also, but i guess taiwan sells stuff for a pretty good price.
I find japan to be a bit expensive for aftermarket parts. HK is expensive also, but i guess taiwan sells stuff for a pretty good price.
I purchased a watermellon there in September for $28 at a road stop beween Tokyo and Kyoto. I Tried to imagine it was a filet mignon.
12-13-2002, 08:09 AM
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Originally posted by odysseycpm
I purchased a watermellon there in September for $28 at a road stop beween Tokyo and Kyoto. I Tried to imagine it was a filet mignon.
I purchased a watermellon there in September for $28 at a road stop beween Tokyo and Kyoto. I Tried to imagine it was a filet mignon.
12-13-2002, 08:57 AM
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Originally posted by Tezta
Was it the square watermelon? I think it was in japan where they made a whole watermelon into a cube.
Was it the square watermelon? I think it was in japan where they made a whole watermelon into a cube.
It was a normal elongated one. The square ones are not as easy to find as one might think. It is also rare to find a "whole" watermelon. I had to put together 2 halves. It was difficult for the clerk to understand why anybody would want a "whole" watermelon. At the next rest stop, I decided to try a mellon. That only set me back $25 or so. I even took a picture of it
By the way, Hong Kong is great. I usually stay in Wan Chai when I am there.
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12-13-2002, 09:04 AM
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Originally posted by Tezta
Was it the square watermelon? I think it was in japan where they made a whole watermelon into a cube.
Was it the square watermelon? I think it was in japan where they made a whole watermelon into a cube.
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12-13-2002, 11:16 AM
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Yeah i saw that melon one day at the supermarket, costs around 50USD here!
Wan Chai is a bit better now, i heard it used to be really dirty and full of prostitutes, well the latter is still true.
Wan Chai is a bit better now, i heard it used to be really dirty and full of prostitutes, well the latter is still true.
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I just got back from Japan. MB parts are generally more expensive there and even those made by Japanese tuners are more costly. With the current exchange rate, it may be somewhat cheaper, but once you pay the taxes and stuff to have it imported back into the states, I dont think it is worth the extra expense. I also think that some of the Japanese tuners are a bit too flashy. I saw alot of MB cars with Lorinser aero pieces and wheels.
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Originally posted by Tezta
I find japan to be a bit expensive for aftermarket parts. HK is expensive also, but i guess taiwan sells stuff for a pretty good price.
I find japan to be a bit expensive for aftermarket parts. HK is expensive also, but i guess taiwan sells stuff for a pretty good price.
Personally, I think aftermarket parts for MB are expensive too in Taiwan unless they are made in Taiwan. However, there are some no-name parts made in Taiwan which will give you fairly good price since most of them are OEM, if you could find one.
Aftermarket parts in JP are surely expensive compare to the price in US, even made in JP.
