Pricing Variances Between Vendors
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Le Mans Master
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Pricing Variances Between Vendors
Did a quick search on this before I decided to post.
Has anybody noticed SIGNIFICANT variances in prices between vendors for what I believe are the same part?
Unnamed vendor #1, L&R complete trailing arms incl rotor: $909 EACH
Unnamed vendor #2, L&R complete trailing arms incl rotor: $390 EACH
Neither add mentions a core charge.
Only thing I can see is if #1 is new parts and #2 is rebuilt.
I don't see any advantage to using new parts since the #2 vendor has such a stellar reputation on the forum.
Is the rebuilt part "better" than the new?
Should there be any concern with rebuilt over new?
dodosmike
Has anybody noticed SIGNIFICANT variances in prices between vendors for what I believe are the same part?
Unnamed vendor #1, L&R complete trailing arms incl rotor: $909 EACH
Unnamed vendor #2, L&R complete trailing arms incl rotor: $390 EACH
Neither add mentions a core charge.
Only thing I can see is if #1 is new parts and #2 is rebuilt.
I don't see any advantage to using new parts since the #2 vendor has such a stellar reputation on the forum.
Is the rebuilt part "better" than the new?
Should there be any concern with rebuilt over new?
dodosmike
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I always do some comparison pricing before purchasing parts. Over the years I have found I have three or four aftermarket vendors I can consistently go to and be comfortable with, and three or four I do not do business with.
I suppose all of us has our Good Guys and Bad Guys list.
I suppose all of us has our Good Guys and Bad Guys list.
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at Vendor #2's price, you could do the job twice and still save money. If your TIME isn't a factor (such as me, 58 ,retired and looking for things to do)then the obvious choice for me is vendor 2.
I have seen rebuilt items in better shape than some "original" items.
I have seen rebuilt items in better shape than some "original" items.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Powassan ON
I always do some comparison pricing before purchasing parts. Over the years I have found I have three or four aftermarket vendors I can consistently go to and be comfortable with, and three or four I do not do business with.
I suppose all of us has our Good Guys and Bad Guys list.
I suppose all of us has our Good Guys and Bad Guys list.
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Hi do,
Are there any other new parts on the lower priced t/a assembly besides the bearings?.
For some people, a pitted trailing arm and dust shield wouldn't make them happy.
I know that's just an appearance concern but it does matter to some owners.
Regards,
Alan
Are there any other new parts on the lower priced t/a assembly besides the bearings?.
For some people, a pitted trailing arm and dust shield wouldn't make them happy.
I know that's just an appearance concern but it does matter to some owners.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Powassan ON
It would appear from the websites that everything is "new".
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I always do some comparison pricing before purchasing parts. Over the years I have found I have three or four aftermarket vendors I can consistently go to and be comfortable with, and three or four I do not do business with.
I suppose all of us has our Good Guys and Bad Guys list.
I suppose all of us has our Good Guys and Bad Guys list.
and in my opinion there is nothing wrong with a well rebuilt set of trailing arms. the key is that the build started with a very sound used set. based upon the vendor reputation you quote, i would assume that would be all they would consider using for their rebuilt product.
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