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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 3:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

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Yeah, I don't think so...

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1914021
When you see a car like that it seems to me someone wanted to customize it the way they thought it would be cool so why are they selling it? He says he just finished it but he's selling it. If he built it to flip it he should have built it completely stock.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 4:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

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sportin-wood wrote:
Yeah, I don't think so...

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1914021
When you see a car like that it seems to me someone wanted to customize it the way they thought it would be cool so why are they selling it? He says he just finished it but he's selling it. If he built it to flip it he should have built it completely stock.


Don't know about this car but some people just like to build stuff and then they want something new.

I always think there's something wrong if they don't want to actually use it for a while.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 4:42 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

Is this intake manifold really worth this kind of money?!?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1505201
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 4:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-License-Plate-Topper-Ch...6016.l4276

Rolling Eyes This must be for a Bettle.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

jwp67 wrote:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-License-Plate-Topper-Ch...6016.l4276
Rolling Eyes This must be for a Bettle.


Well, I suppose it keeps the trademark cops away.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

rcroane wrote:
Is this intake manifold really worth this kind of money?!?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1505201


i betcha that's a fair price considering what it is, but idk i've never needed one.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

This is kinda cool. Was purchased originally by US Special Forces.

http://york.craigslist.org/cto/5526677205.html
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:27 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

rcroane wrote:
Is this intake manifold really worth this kind of money?!?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1505201


I would say it's 50% high.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 08, 2016 12:13 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

rcroane wrote:
Is this intake manifold really worth this kind of money?!?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1505201

Watch the ad. If it sells, it was worth that much.
That intake was recalled because they were failing within only a couple of years. Because most were changed out, originals are extremely rare. Hence the dear price tag.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 1:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1915377

for a .99 filter Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 7:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

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for a .99 filter Laughing


where do you get a Bosch filter for a buck? I only see those OP brand filters for that price.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:21 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

The thing is, Bosch didn't make that filter, they just are reselling it in their box. You can buy that same exact filter elsewhere cheaper.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:31 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

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The thing is, Bosch didn't make that filter, they just are reselling it in their box. You can buy that same exact filter elsewhere cheaper.


agreed, but i still prefer a Bosch supplied filter compared to those shit Euromax or OP brand that the fuel line just falls off of. If you find me some for 99 cents each i'll gladly take a box of them
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

Rick was only slightly exaggerating about the price - well, if you have a wholesale account they'd be that cheap or less.

But here, how about Autohaus.az, where I order a lot of later model parts from? They sell the BOSCH brand for $2.13 and what looks like an Israeli filter for $1.56.

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=...FuelFilter
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

yes we have a wholesale account, and the Bosch filters are still not 99 cents. I see the exaggeration factor also. The site you posted still shows the list price at around $7.00 each. I wouldn't feel bad trying to make a buck or two on a good filter. I guess i just don't see the whine here idk?
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

Well, I'd not be surprised if that 1.56 filter was the same one, and that is at retail.

Okay, how about this then, is this a better one to whine about? Wink

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOSCH-OEM-Fuel-Filter-71936-0450904058-/121290496138
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 9:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

glutamodo wrote:
Well, I'd not be surprised if that 1.56 filter was the same one, and that is at retail.

Okay, how about this then, is this a better one to whine about? Wink

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOSCH-OEM-Fuel-Filter-71936-0450904058-/121290496138


Laughing Laughing Perfect, now we are back up to speed here, carry on
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

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yes we have a wholesale account, and the Bosch filters are still not 99 cents. I see the exaggeration factor also. The site you posted still shows the list price at around $7.00 each. I wouldn't feel bad trying to make a buck or two on a good filter. I guess i just don't see the whine here idk?


I have never paid "list price" for anything ever.

I thought places just made those prices up so you could see they had some sort of "discount".
Sales tactic.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 11:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

glutamodo wrote:
Well, I'd not be surprised if that 1.56 filter was the same one, and that is at retail.

Okay, how about this then, is this a better one to whine about? Wink

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BOSCH-OEM-Fuel-Filter-71936-0450904058-/121290496138


"1 sold"

It's free shipping but I still want to know who was dumb enough to buy one
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:06 am    Post subject: Re: Official whine about Beetles and parts for sale topic Reply with quote

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yes we have a wholesale account, and the Bosch filters are still not 99 cents. I see the exaggeration factor also. The site you posted still shows the list price at around $7.00 each. I wouldn't feel bad trying to make a buck or two on a good filter. I guess i just don't see the whine here idk?


I have never paid "list price" for anything ever.

I thought places just made those prices up so you could see they had some sort of "discount".
Sales tactic.


yeah, i don't pay or charge customers list prices either. Just looking for a inexpensive/quality filter in this already inflated economy.
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