New oem parts dealer
- Thread starter calicojax
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Brian.
Member
Even though Camelback no longer does free shipping, they were still cheapest (on a $1100 order) over EVERY OTHER OPTION, and I tried every place listed in the forums to try. Sometimes by as little as $50, sometimes by as much as $500.
But that was only true for that big order. Given the shipping costs, I'm finding that my local dealer (Lagrange, GA) is easily within a few cents of the best overall prices I can find with tax being less than shipping in most cases for orders under ~$200, then no real benefit for another couple hundred dollars (cost difference isn't enough to switch from local where I can have support). Sadly, I didn't know they had a system when I made my Camelback order... found it after the fact (it's not linked on their dealer page).
So check your local dealer. No, not in person/over the phone, check to see if they have an online system... there's a HUGE difference for me there. They wanted $27 for a key in person, and it's $20 online.
But that was only true for that big order. Given the shipping costs, I'm finding that my local dealer (Lagrange, GA) is easily within a few cents of the best overall prices I can find with tax being less than shipping in most cases for orders under ~$200, then no real benefit for another couple hundred dollars (cost difference isn't enough to switch from local where I can have support). Sadly, I didn't know they had a system when I made my Camelback order... found it after the fact (it's not linked on their dealer page).
So check your local dealer. No, not in person/over the phone, check to see if they have an online system... there's a HUGE difference for me there. They wanted $27 for a key in person, and it's $20 online.
Toyota of Dallas has a decent online order system with decent pricing - and they do free local pickup with online orders. It's a bit hard to find that option in their system, but it's there. No connection save as a customer. https://www.toyotaofdallas.com/parts/shop.htm
phattyduck
Elite Member
I found this out with my local Honda dealership (minivan) - our closest dealer is within 5% of the best prices I could find online and they have a pickup option, so no shipping costs. I'll be checking the local Toyota dealers next time I have a big order.
In person, my closest Toyota dealer is one of those 50% markup from MSRP-type places, so I avoid it as much as I can. There are other options along my commute though, so I have options.
-Charlie
tojo
Junior Member
Yes their phone people know nothing about vehicles. They just read scripts. They dont know how to build a complete order. They wont send me a check list before purchasing. Totally dumbasses with funky snotty internet attitudes. Phone people have no idea of customer service
