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Old 05-02-2014, 11:12 AM
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parts.com - crazy experience
I've tried 2x now to purchase front rotors from their site - once in November 2013 and May 2014 (the website is horribly redesigned as well) - and both times they've stated the following:

The part number chosen from the website catalog is no longer available and has been replaced by P/N 221421181207 which will cost $129.00ea. This is an increase of $47.00ea. We are able to make the change but need your permission to do so. The order will be put on hold until we hear from you.
back in November when I said the price was ok, then they came back and said -oh wait, we have to charge more for shipping...

so what's the deal - I thought Parts.com was a reputable site? it seems they're doing the bait-n-switch as they won't change the original price of $82 for front rotors... /rant off
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Try oediscountparts.com.
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Try oediscountparts.com.
price is quoted at $129 there, but I'm betting they'll raise free shipping to like $80 or something
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Bought my rotors from Brakeperformance. Never had any issues with Parts.Com.
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Old 05-02-2014, 11:39 AM
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Bought my rotors from Brakeperformance. Never had any issues with Parts.Com.
which rotors did you go with?

zinc coated?

the black center hat looks prety nice
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OE rotors cost that much. Why not just drive to MB and get them?
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OE rotors cost that much. Why not just drive to MB and get them?
yah, I'm about to just do that...



OEDiscount parts order is on hold @ $258 for the pair (2x$129)
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price is quoted at $129 there, but I'm betting they'll raise free shipping to like $80 or something
called it!

Due to the weight of the parts requested there will be a shipping charge of 80.00. Please let me know how to proceed
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Try MyMercedesParts.com, they are cheaper than Parts.com when you factor in shipping cost.

http://www.mymercedesparts.com/parts...E%20COMPONENTS
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Just a tip...pretty much anyone can go to a dealer, say they work for X other dealer in town and get some sort of wholesale price. I do it all the time.
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Just a tip...pretty much anyone can go to a dealer, say they work for X other dealer in town and get some sort of wholesale price. I do it all the time.
Usually they ask for shop account numbers.

Toadster why don't you try this tip and let us know if it works
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Autohausaz.com I've used them several times before and have never had an issue. Just ordered a ton of stuff for my c55 from them.
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which rotors did you go with?

zinc coated?

the black center hat looks prety nice
I also like the looks of the black hats
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Originally Posted by Havoc
Try MyMercedesParts.com, they are cheaper than Parts.com when you factor in shipping cost.

http://www.mymercedesparts.com/parts...E%20COMPONENTS
they raised the price on me as well $128/ea plus $60 shipped = $360

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Just a tip...pretty much anyone can go to a dealer, say they work for X other dealer in town and get some sort of wholesale price. I do it all the time.
LOL - my dealership knows me too well, but should try a different one... still $119/ea though - so ~$261 including tax (probably cheapest route)

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Autohausaz.com I've used them several times before and have never had an issue. Just ordered a ton of stuff for my c55 from them.
couldn't find front rotors there

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I also like the looks of the black hats
I ended up ordering from BrakePerformance.com with the zinc coated, black hat, cross drilled - used a code MEDIA31 to get $5 off - came to $271 shipped

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you won't be disappointed with their product.
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you won't be disappointed with their product.
I've read that they're centric based rotors, but Centric makes so many models - they carve out the niche of what many like
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just fyi - contact Kevin from R1 Concepts, he has some GREAT pricing going on!!
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I ended up ordering from BrakePerformance.com with the zinc coated, black hat, cross drilled - used a code MEDIA31 to get $5 off - came to $271 shipped

How did you like their rotors or are they just oem rotors? Planning on ordering a pair from them too. Did you get pads too?
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How did you like their rotors or are they just oem rotors? Planning on ordering a pair from them too. Did you get pads too?
They're supposed to arrive tomorrow...
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btw - not sure why I never check the group buy section, but these are a great deal - PM Kevin for a price

https://mbworld.org/forums/vendor-gr...ines-more.html

you'll be surprised at the price!!
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I used Brakeperformance.com.. look good and seem to work just fine.
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