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05-21-2009, 02:36 PM | #1 |
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$95 for OEM mud guards?!?
I went to my local dealer to buy some Toyota mud guards for my new Yaris. Even though Sparks sells stuff at a discount, I wanted to support my local guy. The counter guys starts ringing up the set of (4) guards AT NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS. Showing the Sparks guards at $31.55 + shipping, the guy replies that "they must be selling aftermarket mud guards at that price".
Something doesn't smell right here... Has anybody bought/installed mud guards from Sparks Toyota? If you have, are the mud guards factory Toyota parts or aftermarket?
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05-21-2009, 02:42 PM | #2 |
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if sparks is selling OEM toyota mudguards for 32 bucks then get them. thats cost to the rest of us toyota dealers out there. list price is 52 bucks so they were trying to rob you.......
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05-21-2009, 02:46 PM | #3 |
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you could also pm sparks on here as they are a vendor.
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05-21-2009, 02:58 PM | #4 |
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Thank you very much for the information. $95 did seem a bit overpriced...
Based on your info, I'll check the Sparks website again - just to make sure I entered the correct information. They might be selling aftermarket mud guards at that price, though.
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05-21-2009, 03:10 PM | #5 |
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05-21-2009, 03:35 PM | #6 |
You could always make your own mudflaps for about 20 bucks. Just get universal ones and cut them down to size.
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05-21-2009, 03:50 PM | #7 |
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i have a set of used(scratches) oem mud flaps(07) for $20 shipped....
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05-21-2009, 04:04 PM | #8 |
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Ryan, I'm around the beautiful city of Fostoria (ugh).
Thanks for the offer on the used mud guards, Malaya, but I've been told that the five-door takes different guards than the three door - I'm checking on that info, though.
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05-21-2009, 04:30 PM | #9 |
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Who the heck told you that!
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just got some from Sparks a few weeks ago. $32 brand new....$95 is insane for any dealer to charge. Most I can see is $50.
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05-21-2009, 05:03 PM | #12 |
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I got mine from sparks. Genuine toyota part, fit perfect. Still rockin' 'em almost 3 years later.
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We are a Toyota dealer and only sell Toyota parts!
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Thank you!
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05-21-2009, 05:32 PM | #17 |
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Thanks again for the information, guys. YarisWorld has always been a great place to share info about these terrific little cars.
My local dealer (from whom I've bought several Toyota's) appears to have changed some of its business practices for the worse. I've always admired my dealer, but the expense of building a new facility may have sharpened his need for profit. The parts department at this dealer, for example, is now being run by the dealer's son, who doesn't really seem to care about customer service. Frankly, I don't think the son tells the truth - it was he that told me that there are different mud guards for the 3-door vs. the 5-door. I would complain to the dealer (the dad) about this situation, but I doubt he would admonish his kid. Looks like I'm a new Sparks customer for parts/accessories...
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