Canuckrz;1846522 said:
I see... so maybe they are actually very highly priced all around the world? not just where I live which was what I thought
You have to be kidding me
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I see... so maybe they are actually very highly priced all around the world? not just where I live which was what I thought
i once called about a turbo for my jdm 2nd gen 3sgte
it was in the ballpark of $4000 dollars lol
ISCV at my local toyota was quoting $600
heck my courtesy light door switches costed $25 a piece
another member told me he paid $15 a piece lol
it was in the ballpark of $4000 dollars lol
ISCV at my local toyota was quoting $600
heck my courtesy light door switches costed $25 a piece
another member told me he paid $15 a piece lol
Doat;1846645 said:
Exactly what I was thing except with new headers and full exhaust system, installed.
jonahs_supra;1846640 said:
Maybe I should re name this thread horrific Toyota costs, that's a decent amount of money saved
Poodles;1846658 said:
Well with a peice of plastic being 1/4 of the cost of my car I must agree with you :icon_surp
The rationality behind the pricing is some people who have dick loads of money and want brand new parts will pay that amount, and since stuff like this is obviously no longer produced jacking the price up helps ensure that they still have them kicking around for those who really want them. It's lame for the majority of us, but if stuff like this was actually a reasonable price, next to nothing would be available for our cars anymore as the remaining stock would be decimated. I don't necessarily agree with all of the pricing but there is some reasoning behind the madness.
Canuckrz;1846736 said:
Yeah I get what your saying, understand completely I guess it's which way you look it. But back to my first post, to a 18 year old getting a reply with a 1300 dollar odd figure you can imagine my instant thoughts :wtf:
Imagine having to be the person to have to tell people these prices. I want to smash my face off the desk every time someone asks to buy a new hubcap for their car ($105-$130 roughly per hubcap from Toyota Canada), I feel like the worlds largest asshole.
I believe that...
Also, stories like this are the reason why some readily available parts (Like, say, fog light lenses) will sell on eBay for higher than brand new parts are available at the dealership for. I keep an eye out for them, since I'd like a new pair, but will probably just buy them at the dealership. I've frequently seen used lenses in "okay" condition go for over $200, when I knew that they were $141 brand new for the entire assembly at the dealer.
Similarly things like door lock bezels, or small switches and knobs go sometimes for several times the dealership selling price, then we get to parts like that front lip...
I talk to the parts guys and they give me the ridiculous prices and I can SEE them cringe. I shrug, joke with them a bit, then ask about a few other things. Eventually I usually get to something that's reasonably priced, but sometimes not.
I did like the $1,700 7M crank, discontinued, but could get one off the boat from Japan in 6 weeks... (Hey, it actually is cheaper than the short block! Whadda ya know?!)
Also, stories like this are the reason why some readily available parts (Like, say, fog light lenses) will sell on eBay for higher than brand new parts are available at the dealership for. I keep an eye out for them, since I'd like a new pair, but will probably just buy them at the dealership. I've frequently seen used lenses in "okay" condition go for over $200, when I knew that they were $141 brand new for the entire assembly at the dealer.
Similarly things like door lock bezels, or small switches and knobs go sometimes for several times the dealership selling price, then we get to parts like that front lip...
I talk to the parts guys and they give me the ridiculous prices and I can SEE them cringe. I shrug, joke with them a bit, then ask about a few other things. Eventually I usually get to something that's reasonably priced, but sometimes not.
I did like the $1,700 7M crank, discontinued, but could get one off the boat from Japan in 6 weeks... (Hey, it actually is cheaper than the short block! Whadda ya know?!)
Hmm interesting indeed, since one of my fogs glass is cracked so will need to be replaced for the next warrant of fitness.... am I i for some another high price and or hard to find situation ?
@Ryan: Nope, just don't expect to find 'em cheap on eBay. The lesson here is to go to the dealership and learn what they're worth new BEFORE you bid on eBay.
Dan_Gyoba;1846760 said:
Cheers, will do some more research before committing to buying anything from now. I have been pretty good research wise so far with getting different quotes but as you say check the prices new from a dealer first
i got my 89+ one from the dealership back in 2006-2007 expensive for what it is yes but no where near as costly as what you were quoted in the first post
got it for about $250 only other lip i want is the 3 hole one i believe it use to be made by bomex
got it for about $250 only other lip i want is the 3 hole one i believe it use to be made by bomex
BrandonW;1846784 said:
Exactly my thoughts, someone could make a lot of money on these selling them for less than Toyota but I don't think people would know there value unless getting quotes from other places.
Kind of makes me want a lip that much more now I know of the cost. Maybe that Shine Auto website would be better for me...