Fortunately i rarely prop up the bar at the local Mitsubishi dealer to get genuine parts as the old girl has never given me any serious problems over the last 13 years.
When i do go to the counter and inquire on a price for a part i always get told prices that make me think i need to take out a mortgage on the house just to replace a few part's, seriously, i was told by a Mitsubishi dealer the reason that the parts for older mitsubishi's are so expensive is that when the stock levels get down on the older models in the Australian main warehouse, that they put up the prices to stop the average Joe Blow from buying them so as to save them for trade /dealers/panel shops in case they need them to ensure supply....hmmmmmm i thought........... well i can safley say I guess they are not bending over backwards in helping enthusiasts trying to keep their cars in pristine condition, i think its more of a case that we are bending over forward
My way of thinking was that once a vehicle hits the magic 10 yr old mark, that the prices would be reduced so as to clear old stock as 10 years is all they guarantee and are required by legislation to stock parts for.
I know most dealer profits are made after the sale with so called "fitted accessories" / servicing / protection packages/ safety checks and my pet hate overpriced "Genuine spare parts"................. but i tend to draw the line as some prices are just ridiculous to say the least........... so now the story begins!
I found a site on the net that a friend told me about (honestly i thought he was having me on) that sells genuine parts for most popular manufactures in the world.
>>>>Total Cost of parts at Overseas Mitsubishi dealer: $49.44 AUS plus $22.88 Expess shipping to Australia.
Spot the difference so who is screwing who at these prices, hmmmmmm.
Total Express shipping to Australia ($22.88 AUS Dollars) ..... even cheaper than aussie post.
I ordered my parts from the company on Monday afternoon, Tues morn it was packed up and shipped out, Wednesday it arrived in Singapore, Thurs it arrived in Brisbane, and i received my order today (Friday) at midday, I WAS GOBSMACKED WITH THEIR EFFICIENCY as total distant travelled was 10,436 klms. I can't even get a bloody parcel delivered from Brisabane to Ipswich in 4 days !!! and that's a distance of 35klms, go figure?
If you need any more info or help just PM me.
When i do go to the counter and inquire on a price for a part i always get told prices that make me think i need to take out a mortgage on the house just to replace a few part's, seriously, i was told by a Mitsubishi dealer the reason that the parts for older mitsubishi's are so expensive is that when the stock levels get down on the older models in the Australian main warehouse, that they put up the prices to stop the average Joe Blow from buying them so as to save them for trade /dealers/panel shops in case they need them to ensure supply....hmmmmmm i thought........... well i can safley say I guess they are not bending over backwards in helping enthusiasts trying to keep their cars in pristine condition, i think its more of a case that we are bending over forward
My way of thinking was that once a vehicle hits the magic 10 yr old mark, that the prices would be reduced so as to clear old stock as 10 years is all they guarantee and are required by legislation to stock parts for.
I know most dealer profits are made after the sale with so called "fitted accessories" / servicing / protection packages/ safety checks and my pet hate overpriced "Genuine spare parts"................. but i tend to draw the line as some prices are just ridiculous to say the least........... so now the story begins!
I found a site on the net that a friend told me about (honestly i thought he was having me on) that sells genuine parts for most popular manufactures in the world.
- All i had to do was enter your vin number and it comes up with all the details on your car including actual manufacture date/parts numbers/any accessories etc etc, the thing is it only shows the parts/part numbers of all parts used only in the manufacture of your car, not some other interchangeable parts from similar models, so no more mistakes when part's ordering.
- Select AUS in world pricing
- So when you click on the sub category of the parts you need require, it comes up with a detailed explosive pic of the items such as complete front suspension, doors assembly's, etc.
- All you do is click on the parts you need, up comes the price in aussie dollars, enter shipping info and it tells you a very competitive express shipping price to aust using DHL or Fedex.
- Best thing about it is that all the parts they supply are genuine manufactures parts, so for mitsubishi (genuine parts still sealed in mitsi bags/boxes)
- most of the parts are a small fraction of what we pay here (way way better than mates rates/trade), similar i suppose to what the Japanese market pays for their parts.
- Front Strut Bump stop and boot cover 2 x $11.33 each (mitsubishi price $70.95 each)
- Front suspension bottom coil pad $5.87 each (mitsubishi price $29.60 each)
- Front strut top plate slipper bearing $7.52 each (mitsubishi price $61.70)each
>>>>Total Cost of parts at Overseas Mitsubishi dealer: $49.44 AUS plus $22.88 Expess shipping to Australia.
Spot the difference
so who is screwing who at these prices, hmmmmmm.Total Express shipping to Australia ($22.88 AUS Dollars) ..... even cheaper than aussie post.
I ordered my parts from the company on Monday afternoon, Tues morn it was packed up and shipped out, Wednesday it arrived in Singapore, Thurs it arrived in Brisbane, and i received my order today (Friday) at midday, I WAS GOBSMACKED WITH THEIR EFFICIENCY as total distant travelled was 10,436 klms. I can't even get a bloody parcel delivered from Brisabane to Ipswich in 4 days !!! and that's a distance of 35klms, go figure?
If you need any more info or help just PM me.
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