Ugh... I just dont get it. pricing rant..... sorry in advance. |
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Ugh... I just dont get it. pricing rant..... sorry in advance. |
Scott S |
Feb 8 2011, 02:07 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Sorry – Rant mode.
I went to the dealer today to grab a flywheel washer – a stamped piece of metal with some holes in it – part number 90110216204. It was $75.00 – for a WASHER. I have been taking the ”all in fun” ribbing regarding the cost of Porsche parts from my pals on the British side of the isle for some time. It didn’t really bother me. As an owner of British cars, I still view most of them as a “just” British cars – I even use the words “too frilly” on occasion. However, as I continue to work on the -6 conversion, I am more and more annoyed with how anything associated with the “P” word is so much more expensive. It is really taking the fun out of the project. I cant figure out why I can get model specific parts for cars built in the mid/late 1940’s for a third of the price of a car from the 1970’s. I just paid 80.00 for four newly cast brass door hinges for a 1953 C-type – what is that, half the price of the stamped steel reproduction windshield trim on a 914? (or 5.00 more than a WASHER for my flywheel?). I don’t get it. It seems the only place where prices are comparable is refinish work (chroming, painting, etc). It’s a good thing I am doing this conversion for fun, to car I have owned and loved for almost 20 years, because Lord knows, there is absolutely no other sane reason to restore/convert a 914 if you look at it from any sort of ROI. Yeah, Yeah, I know- “but in 30 years they will be the next 356”. To bad I am not into 356’s, I would just buy one of those…. because based on the logic of previous statement, in 30 years a 356 will be worth the same as a Bugatti. Thank God for guys like Mikey. Not only does he make great stuff, but he also proves that the same products (or even far lesser quality products) being offered elsewhere are overpriced. I guess I need to remember the old adage - when it comes to Porsche, always buy someone else’s project. Ugh. Sorry. Rant off. Go Porsche! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
tradisrad |
Feb 8 2011, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
it seems that that should be $7.50. Is porsche adding extra zeros? this piece?
It's a $1.75 at PP. Oops, is this for a "6" conversion? My info may be bad then... |
Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 8 2011, 03:00 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
Might be ya shoulda asked here first ......................................... It's not a one-time-use item like the one on a T4 engine.
The Cap'n |
zymurgist |
Feb 8 2011, 03:10 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
Holy cow, they're right. Porsches really are made of crushed $100 bills. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Scott S |
Feb 8 2011, 03:28 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
it seems that that should be $7.50. Is porsche adding extra zeros? this piece? It's a $1.75 at PP. Oops, is this for a "6" conversion? My info may be bad then... Yep, thats the one. Held it in one hand with a copy of the PET page in the other. At Pelican it is still $57.00..... |
type47 |
Feb 8 2011, 03:49 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
yea, I went to the dealer and asked about the correct copper exhaust nuts ..... $13 a piece.....
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carr914 |
Feb 8 2011, 03:51 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,475 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
You got hosed. Dealer Cost is $36.55 & the List Price is $56.16. You should have gotten it at List minus 10% PCA discount
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rick 918-S |
Feb 8 2011, 03:54 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,711 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
What do you mean "you don't get it?" I think you got it.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) dry...Whatcha call pucker poached.
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Scott S |
Feb 8 2011, 03:59 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hi TC -
I am definitely not the brightest bulb in the package, but I did not buy the thing. I thought the price was absolutely crazy. I have a bit of time before I really need it, so I had planned on digging around a bit more both here and over at the bird 911 board. Per Type 47, looks like I need to also do some digging on the exaust nuts, as 156.00 for 12 seems completely reasonable......... (hi Rick!) |
mepstein |
Feb 8 2011, 04:12 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,560 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Pelican has been a good resourse for 911 parts.
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rick 918-S |
Feb 8 2011, 04:19 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,711 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
(hi Rick!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) I hope they didn't take all your money I have a solution to your welding cloths issue... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
Scott S |
Feb 8 2011, 04:20 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Hey Type47 -
it appears we just need to head a bit more toward the southern part of Germany. The Bavarians appear to be a bit more practical!!! http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?part=M8%2...%20X%201.25%20C (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) <- Oktoberfest smiley |
markb |
Feb 8 2011, 04:34 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
oops, didn't read close enough, 6 conversion...my bad
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Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 8 2011, 05:12 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
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914werke |
Feb 8 2011, 05:26 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,754 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
yea, I went to the dealer and asked about the correct copper exhaust nuts ..... $13 a piece..... "Correct"? 911s don't use so called "copper" exhaust nuts (which are copper plated steel), nor are they used on 914s. Save your money........................ The Cap'n Do you mean the thick shouldered variety? |
Cap'n Krusty |
Feb 8 2011, 05:58 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
yea, I went to the dealer and asked about the correct copper exhaust nuts ..... $13 a piece..... "Correct"? 911s don't use so called "copper" exhaust nuts (which are copper plated steel), nor are they used on 914s. Save your money........................ The Cap'n Do you mean the thick shouldered variety? 1.7s used a normal looking nut with helicoil threads, 2 liter cars used a shouldered nut, again with a helicoil insert. 911s use a plain nut, no helicoil, and most of the earlier 911s use barrel nuts for some of the exhaust studs. Note that in NO case did Porsche (or VW) use locking type nuts anywhere on the exhaust of air cooled cars. The Cap'n |
carr914 |
Feb 9 2011, 08:25 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 121,475 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Hi TC - I am definitely not the brightest bulb in the package, but I did not buy the thing. I thought the price was absolutely crazy. I have a bit of time before I really need it, so I had planned on digging around a bit more both here and over at the bird 911 board. Per Type 47, looks like I need to also do some digging on the exaust nuts, as 156.00 for 12 seems completely reasonable......... (hi Rick!) Sorry, I thought you had bought them. But in the future, if you want to keep your Local Dealer honest, pm me the Part# & I can get you the correct cost. I could sell items to you, but I small things the freight wouldn't make sense T.C. |
r_towle |
Feb 9 2011, 08:35 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,635 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Hey Type47 - it appears we just need to head a bit more toward the southern part of Germany. The Bavarians appear to be a bit more practical!!! http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?part=M8%2...%20X%201.25%20C (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) <- Oktoberfest smiley Owning a BMW is no joy either when it comes to parts..... Rich |
jasons |
Feb 9 2011, 09:52 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Owning a BMW is no joy either when it comes to parts..... Rich (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) No shite. Ask me about the water cooled alternator in my 540i. That was about a $700 repair. Buying 901 trans parts is a shock too. I bought 3 syncros at $100 a pop, plus some bearings. That parts bill was around $800. |
charliew |
Feb 9 2011, 10:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
You might get some good brass nuts at fastenal. Try to buy a good quality red auto paint if you want some sticker shock. We can thank the epa for a lot of the increased cost in chemical products and chrome costs. Including fuel. Nobody bitches about diesel but how much do you think diesel cost affect everything we buy that is transported. Diesel can be made probably for .30 a gallon.
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