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VAVWFAN Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2010 Posts: 758 Location: Middletown, Virginia
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:21 am Post subject: Reliable (new) Parts Supplier? |
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To be honest, I've been using CIP1 for the bulk of my parts because I found their ordering system fairly easy to use. I've since been totally disappointed by them and need to find a new vendor.
Suggestions greatly appreciated! _________________ If it weren't for "last minutes;" -- nothing would ever get done! |
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krautwaggen Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 376 Location: Midwest
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:23 am Post subject: |
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Wolfsburg West and Bus Depot are my go to vendors outside of engine parts which I buy from a local shop. _________________ Half Bus, Half Truck, What the _______? |
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Westfabulous Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2007 Posts: 4207 Location: The tropic of Canada, dodging the giant flying moose of Surrey!
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:24 am Post subject: |
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CIP can be hit and miss; they are slowly improving. Bus Depot has been flawless for me; Bus Boys has been very decent, and German Supply has some great NOS and OEM parts, but their shipping times have been the subject of debate. Another place that has hit my radar, and impressed me so far, is Airhead Parts. _________________ *****************
"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today."
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krautwaggen Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2005 Posts: 376 Location: Midwest
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:26 am Post subject: |
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I like German Supply too, but don't order from them because and only because shipping prices from CAN to US sucks! _________________ Half Bus, Half Truck, What the _______? |
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BumbleBus Samba Member
Joined: August 17, 2009 Posts: 483 Location: Montana
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:30 am Post subject: |
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Also a fan of WW & BD. Lately I've been having good luck with Mid America Motorworks also since they merged with OEVeeDub. I like how they have OEM/Repro comparisons and their email support is superior to anywhere else I've experienced so far. Wish they weren't so Bug/Type I-centric though and had more '72 & later bay stuff.
http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vw/ _________________ '72 L11H Campmobile in various stages of disrepair. Just bumbling along... |
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16959 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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Even though autohausaz isn't strictly a VW parts house they have quite a few parts for bay window buses. I've found their prices extremely good and shipping is free with orders over $50. They also don't charge me sales tax. Sometimes if I order early the parts are delivered to my door the next day. They'll email you a tracking number and use UPS which I've found to be a good carrier.
http://www.autohausaz.com/ _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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djspn Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2005 Posts: 453 Location: Tracy, MN; Prairie Farm, WI; Saipan
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:11 pm Post subject: |
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I've used Bus Depot for years, but my last 2 experiences were less than satisfactory.
Recently placed my first order w Wolfsburg West:
Comfortable, easy to navigate site.
Prompt, thorough reply to e mail question.
All 5 parts in stock.
Parts shipped same day as order.
Simple notification w direct link to tracking page.
6 days total from order to Minnesota.
Reckon I'll use them again. |
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Desertbusman Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2005 Posts: 14655 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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Airhead, Wolfsberg West, AutohausAZ, Chirco, Bus Boys, Bus Depot. However those are all good places, good people, and I wouldn't recommend you buying from any of them based on you wanting to sue CIP for a new engine when a defective part ruined your engine because you didn't understand how to setup an engine. _________________ 71 Superbug
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Forest Ape Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2009 Posts: 82 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Bus Depot, Klassic Fab, & German Supply are my favorite vendors for ACVW. Communication & ship times could be better with the last two, but you ALWAYS get top quality when the package arrives. Bus Depot usually has the parts that I need & it's typically a 5 or 6 day turnaround from order to delivery here in Massachusetts. _________________ '79 Adventurewagen 2.0L FI CA
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16959 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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I ordered a couple parts recently from Airhead. They held the shipment because one part was on backorder and never let me know. When I need parts... I need them fast so I was pissed and after calling them to find out where my order was I just canceled the whole thing and got the parts elsewhere. They admitted that their system sucks. _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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Randy in Maine Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2003 Posts: 34890 Location: The Beach
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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Depending on what your looking for, aircooled.net is pretty good. |
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SGKent Samba Member
Joined: October 30, 2007 Posts: 41031 Location: Citrus Heights CA (Near Sacramento)
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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CIP1 has not been my favorite although they show some OEM parts no one else seems to have. _________________ “Most people don’t know what they’re doing, and a lot of them are really good at it.” - George Carlin |
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babysnakes Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2008 Posts: 7106
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I've had good luck with Busboys and Bus depot. CIP1 is hit or miss as said above. I ordered window seals from them and got WW parts. Not everyone has every thing, so you have to search the web and the feedback thread. |
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OB Bus Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2003 Posts: 2537 Location: Ocean Beach in Beautiful BLUE California
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OB Bus Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2003 Posts: 2537 Location: Ocean Beach in Beautiful BLUE California
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:50 pm Post subject: |
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aeromech wrote: |
Even though autohausaz isn't strictly a VW parts house they have quite a few parts for bay window buses. I've found their prices extremely good and shipping is free with orders over $50. They also don't charge me sales tax. Sometimes if I order early the parts are delivered to my door the next day. They'll email you a tracking number and use UPS which I've found to be a good carrier. http://www.autohausaz.com/ |
Also agree here. If they have the part it is almost always the cheapest place. They usually list the manufacturers name, and shipping is quick and (if over $50) free. _________________ Larry in OB
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16959 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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Hi larry _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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Kirk Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2003 Posts: 5487 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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I check busdepot first, and German Supply (more $$ but im not bitching) but I'll never buy from Bus Boys again. _________________ MAKE FORUMS GREAT AGAIN
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sneakyjack Samba Member
Joined: January 14, 2010 Posts: 560 Location: SOuthern VT
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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Agreed CIP1 = hit or miss.
missed a bunch of times but a few times were good.
I like Busdepot but sometimes parts are back orders and not listed onthe sit e that way so you canloos ea dayor 2 just finding that out. But excellent customer service with phone calls and emails. Good returns too.
Haven't dealt with too many other mail order / online. _________________ Nothin left to do....
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16959 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Walter at Bus Boys has always done right by me. What was your problem? He's like a one man operation (I suppose) and has always been great to deal with. _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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Westfabulous Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2007 Posts: 4207 Location: The tropic of Canada, dodging the giant flying moose of Surrey!
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