OEM vs. Aftermarket parts
11-07-2012, 08:39 PM
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OEM vs. Aftermarket parts
My CLS55 is getting some items freshened up. Upper ball joints, bushings, tranny and motor mounts. I have a friend who works for Benz that can get parts at cost. His cost price is still much more expensive than aftermarket parts online.
Is there really any difference? Or if there is, would it be enough to justify the price difference?
Thanks.
Is there really any difference? Or if there is, would it be enough to justify the price difference?
Thanks.
11-07-2012, 09:39 PM
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I try to stick with the MB parts, especially if you can get a deal.
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E63 Biturbo, UPD Cold Air induction kit, UPD performance crank pulley and UPD adjustable rear suspension with ride height adjustment.
CL55 UPD Cold Air Boost kit, UPD 3000 stall converter, UPD 77mm SC clutched pulley and beltwrap kit, Custom long tubes, UPD crank pulley , UPD suspension kit, UPD SC pulley, Aux. HE, Trunk tank w/rule 2000 pump, Mezeire pump, UPD 5pc idler set, Aluminum rotor hats.
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11-07-2012, 11:16 PM
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Keep in mind a Mercedes is a collection of parts made by others, similar to other makes. Aftermarket provide car manufacturers with many of the parts that are considered OEM. That stated there are those that make parts to a higher spec such as Porsche yet still offer a lesser grade part to the general public. Jobber+ will almost always be less than OEM even with a discount.
11-08-2012, 01:57 PM
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I have a compressor air tools are the best thing you can have inside the garage
to get work done quick.Aftermarket parts are just good as good as oem and twice as cheap.
I just ordered end links for my van from eBay(30.00) but they sent the wrong ones. I was pissed and couldn't wait for them to ship me the rights so I went to dealer 110.00 for oem. With my discount as a vendor
.The eBay vendor gave me a full refund which good eBay takes care of the customers
11-08-2012, 01:58 PM
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My CLS55 is getting some items freshened up. Upper ball joints, bushings, tranny and motor mounts. I have a friend who works for Benz that can get parts at cost. His cost price is still much more expensive than aftermarket parts online.
Is there really any difference? Or if there is, would it be enough to justify the price difference?
Thanks.
Is there really any difference? Or if there is, would it be enough to justify the price difference?
Thanks.
