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May 2, 2014 | 11:12 AM

Toadster

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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:

Quote:

The part number chosen from the website catalog is no longer available and has been replaced by P/N 221421181207 which will cost $129.00ea.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

May 2, 2014 | 11:24 AM

Lenin

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Try oediscountparts.com.

May 2, 2014 | 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lenin

Try oediscountparts.com.

price is quoted at $129 there, but I'm betting they'll raise free shipping to like $80 or something

May 2, 2014 | 11:36 AM

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Bought my rotors from Brakeperformance. Never had any issues with Parts.Com.

May 2, 2014 | 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc1098E500

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

May 2, 2014 | 12:27 PM

3BNick

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OE rotors cost that much. Why not just drive to MB and get them?

May 2, 2014 | 12:31 PM

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i used partsgeek for my last repair, power steering pump. Also try pelicanparts

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May 2, 2014 | 02:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Toadster

price is quoted at $129 there, but I'm betting they'll raise free shipping to like $80 or something

called it!

Quote:

Due to the weight of the parts requested there will be a shipping charge of 80.00. Please let me know how to proceed

May 2, 2014 | 03:01 PM

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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

Last edited by Havoc; May 2, 2014 at 03:06 PM.

May 2, 2014 | 11:17 PM

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PM me with part numbers for prices. I have a wholesale account with a local Mercedes dealer .

May 2, 2014 | 11:54 PM

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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.

May 2, 2014 | 11:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HeissRod

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

May 3, 2014 | 12:44 AM

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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.

May 3, 2014 | 01:17 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Toadster

which rotors did you go with?

zinc coated?

the black center hat looks prety nice

I also like the looks of the black hats

May 5, 2014 | 06:23 PM

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Quote:

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeissRod

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)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enigma94

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeissRod

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

May 5, 2014 | 06:36 PM

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you won't be disappointed with their product.

May 5, 2014 | 07:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Duc1098E500

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

May 6, 2014 | 12:06 AM

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You can try ... free shipping on everything

http://stores.ebay.com/Valley-Marine-Shop?_rdc=1

May 6, 2014 | 07:10 PM

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Call Tracy at OE Discount Parts...Tell her Ravi sent you, she will take care of you.

Yes I took one for the AMG team!

May 10, 2014 | 02:49 PM

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just fyi - contact Kevin from R1 Concepts, he has some GREAT pricing going on!!

May 12, 2014 | 09:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Toadster

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?

May 12, 2014 | 09:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Carterhkrs

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...

May 12, 2014 | 10:26 PM

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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!!