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10-16-2012, 12:38 AM
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Simple example. I needed an ABS 5 pump the other week for my 96 C2 with ABD. LAD had several, all at $1000 on eBay. I found a perfectly good one from another dismantler for $400, and he *called* me to make sure I got it, and that I was happy with it. He knew the car it had come out of, down to the S/N. He also sent it next day for minimal cost. If LAD have something you want, and they are the only ones that have it, then pay the price. If not, keep looking, you will find it for a lot less.
10-16-2012, 01:01 AM
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I'll do you one better. Here's LAPD's current 993 inventory on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw...at=0&_from=R40
Show me parts that you think are priced attractively. Perhaps, it's beat up rear bumperette for $65, single Cup 2 wheel for $290 or the great Nokia amplifier for affordable $299.99? Used rear OEM shocks for $300? 4-spoke airbag doe $450? Speedometer for $500? Soft top cover (non-leather) for $580?
This oddness for $650 taht doesn't solicit any other response besides WTF??: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-...item27cb391cdc
Show me parts that you think are priced attractively. Perhaps, it's beat up rear bumperette for $65, single Cup 2 wheel for $290 or the great Nokia amplifier for affordable $299.99? Used rear OEM shocks for $300? 4-spoke airbag doe $450? Speedometer for $500? Soft top cover (non-leather) for $580?
This oddness for $650 taht doesn't solicit any other response besides WTF??: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-...item27cb391cdc
10-16-2012, 03:47 AM
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Plus, I think it is worth taking into consideration where the car/parts come from. Even though they are from CA, LA (heat, and stop/go/slow traffic) and SF city (hills kill clutch, brakes, and transmissions and engines never warm up before working hard) cars tend to have very hard lives. That's just me, not a knock on anyone else.
10-16-2012, 08:00 AM
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I suspect the OP had good intentions but hard to sway folks from a history of issues.
Is there a directory that someone has already compiled of porsche dismantlers to make the effort of "shopping" for a used part a bit easier.
Thanks.
Is there a directory that someone has already compiled of porsche dismantlers to make the effort of "shopping" for a used part a bit easier.
Thanks.
10-16-2012, 09:45 AM
#20
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"PS. Did they provide documentation of the mileage on that engine? Did you price that engine anywhere else?"
yes...they did.
regarding pricing engine elsewhere...there were no turbo s engines elsewhere...
how common is it to find a turbo s engine for sale einstein?
only a few regular turbos...miles ranging from 40-80Ks...for roughly same price.
yes...they did.
regarding pricing engine elsewhere...there were no turbo s engines elsewhere...
how common is it to find a turbo s engine for sale einstein?
only a few regular turbos...miles ranging from 40-80Ks...for roughly same price.
10-16-2012, 10:14 AM
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Im currently dealing with them on returning my order that was the wrong parts.
Im now screwed with shipping the parts both ways! No help from them.
And one of the parts they sent me was a 20.00 part new and they charged me 100.00 used?!
If the staff were more knowledgable on what they were taking apart and replacement values perhaps customer service would be better.
FYI it has been over a year trying to send back these damn parts with no help from L.A.
Depending on how my refund is handled i may or may not use them again.
My indy warned me.... and i didnt listen...
Im now screwed with shipping the parts both ways! No help from them.
And one of the parts they sent me was a 20.00 part new and they charged me 100.00 used?!
If the staff were more knowledgable on what they were taking apart and replacement values perhaps customer service would be better.
FYI it has been over a year trying to send back these damn parts with no help from L.A.
Depending on how my refund is handled i may or may not use them again.
My indy warned me.... and i didnt listen...
10-16-2012, 10:22 AM
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Burning Brakes
Only experience was asking if they had a used 964/993 cooling fan for a project, condition was not important.
The reply was "we have several, for one in average condition it is $600 plus shipping"
I could buy a new one for $425.00 at the time.
No reason to ever try them again.
The reply was "we have several, for one in average condition it is $600 plus shipping"
I could buy a new one for $425.00 at the time.
No reason to ever try them again.
10-16-2012, 10:23 AM
#23
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I get amused when I hear comments like "should be priced according to condition." I don't mean to sound judgmental, though I guess I am. In any event, I hope the following explains my reasoning:
Imagine you are the owner of a business that offers only new parts, with a parts inventory of literally thousands of parts, the sale of which is essentially delegated to a parts counter. Just maintaining parts at a market price would be difficult, but certainly would be handled by a good accounting system.
Now imagine that for every part there are scores (or hundreds) of such parts in varying conditions. The task of differentiating would be overwhelming. It would have to be delegated at some level to employees, because it would be physically impossible for one (or two) persons to review every part. In the final analysis, the pricing would be set and perhaps subject to negotiation if you felt the condition didn't warrant the price.
But to be critical of a fundamental business plan seems pretty disingenuous at best. No one forced me to deal with LAD. I took a chance on them and have kept going back. Others have reacted similarly and others differently. As I said before, LAD sells used parts in a wide continuum of condition. Many of us recognize LAD as a go-to source. Others walk away. To each his own. I just think that many folks fail to differentiate the fundamental business from the usual businesses we encounter, because almost everything we buy is new or negotiated if used. If this seems strange, just compare the prices at Sunset Porsche (a great resource) with prices at your local dealer.
Again, just a satisfied customer that feels badly that good people get slammed for the way they run their business.
Imagine you are the owner of a business that offers only new parts, with a parts inventory of literally thousands of parts, the sale of which is essentially delegated to a parts counter. Just maintaining parts at a market price would be difficult, but certainly would be handled by a good accounting system.
Now imagine that for every part there are scores (or hundreds) of such parts in varying conditions. The task of differentiating would be overwhelming. It would have to be delegated at some level to employees, because it would be physically impossible for one (or two) persons to review every part. In the final analysis, the pricing would be set and perhaps subject to negotiation if you felt the condition didn't warrant the price.
But to be critical of a fundamental business plan seems pretty disingenuous at best. No one forced me to deal with LAD. I took a chance on them and have kept going back. Others have reacted similarly and others differently. As I said before, LAD sells used parts in a wide continuum of condition. Many of us recognize LAD as a go-to source. Others walk away. To each his own. I just think that many folks fail to differentiate the fundamental business from the usual businesses we encounter, because almost everything we buy is new or negotiated if used. If this seems strange, just compare the prices at Sunset Porsche (a great resource) with prices at your local dealer.
Again, just a satisfied customer that feels badly that good people get slammed for the way they run their business.
Are you SURE you're not affiliated with them or receiving any sort of compensation for this? Because quite frankly...it smells.
"PS. Did they provide documentation of the mileage on that engine? Did you price that engine anywhere else?"
yes...they did.
regarding pricing engine elsewhere...there were no turbo s engines elsewhere...
how common is it to find a turbo s engine for sale einstein?
only a few regular turbos...miles ranging from 40-80Ks...for roughly same price.
yes...they did.
regarding pricing engine elsewhere...there were no turbo s engines elsewhere...
how common is it to find a turbo s engine for sale einstein?
only a few regular turbos...miles ranging from 40-80Ks...for roughly same price.
10-16-2012, 10:27 AM
#24
Racer
'If we are talking North American motors here, there is no differentiation between a turbo S and a standard turbo motor. The only difference is in the ECU.'
correct quad...mileage/price had me sold. and the other option of selling the s ecu to offset cost of engine....have heard original s ecu fetches a premium.
correct quad...mileage/price had me sold. and the other option of selling the s ecu to offset cost of engine....have heard original s ecu fetches a premium.
10-16-2012, 10:36 AM
#25
Race Director
The S ecu is worth maybe $1k more than the standard one, so there is some value there also.
10-16-2012, 11:20 AM
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That said, I'm surprised Kevin feels that way.
10-16-2012, 01:41 PM
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Less we forget. LAD are pimping these 'professionally upholstered' monstrosities for an eye watering $7K. Personally I wouldn't buy anything from these jokers. There are LOADS of other Porsche specialized breakers in the US.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-...679043&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-...679043&vxp=mtr