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26-12-2006, 09:01 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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My Grandpa got a little to close to something and broke his RHS mirror on his 1996 Chrylser Neon (yeah yeah its not the greatest car, does the job).
Anyway, today he told me that Chrylser spare parts quoted him $1200! Yeap thats right, $1200 for a new one; I dont even know if that was fitted. Naturally he has looked around at wreckers, but being a pretty unpopular car its hard to find parts apparently, so I said Id see what I could find. He did find one, but they qouted him $500, which IMO is still crazy! Oh and its just a standard black one, not even colour coded, but it is electric. So does anyone know where I could find one? Perhaps US ebay? I mean seriously, surely I could find one is the US and have it shipped for not that much, they would be as common as mud over there. Or does anyone know of any Chrylser specialists in Vic? Thanks!
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26-12-2006, 09:37 PM
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The Vengeful One
 
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He could just sell the neon lol!
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26-12-2006, 09:39 PM
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Its Resonating!
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retro fit I think might be good, since parts are hard to find etc...
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26-12-2006, 09:42 PM
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Try sss in cambellfield,they might have non genuine ones.I wouldn't think spares would be fitting the mirror.
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26-12-2006, 09:58 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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:lookedat: apollo, does SSS stand for something inparticular?
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26-12-2006, 10:19 PM
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Sounds like they have the same spare parts source as Volvo trucks. One headlight unit is about $3k. Although these do have all the front lights in the one unit (6 I think)
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26-12-2006, 10:25 PM
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Starter Motor
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yes i known chrysler are a ripoff for spares,i had both electric mirrors replaced under warranty on a grand voyager.as a matter of interested i asked the spare parts guy the cost of a mirror $900 !!!! .I researched the price on us ebay about $50-$75 australian for aftermarket replacement.
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26-12-2006, 10:50 PM
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Is it just the glass or the whole mirror housing itself thats broken? If it's just the glass you can always get it custom cut and fitted.
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26-12-2006, 11:10 PM
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$1200 is absolutely stupid money.....
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26-12-2006, 11:26 PM
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Telephone your nearest SSS Auto Parts Branch 1300 721 678
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26-12-2006, 11:34 PM
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Shoot.
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There's a stack on US eBay. I'm sure someone will post one out for your Grandfather.
i.e. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHRYS...spagenameZWDVW
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26-12-2006, 11:35 PM
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You can buy superglue for $1.99 a tube - I'd be trying that first at those silly prices.
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27-12-2006, 02:22 AM
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try poly 4x4 in oakleigh mate they are jeep and chrysler specialists they are on huntingdale rd near the station
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27-12-2006, 08:13 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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Thanks for all the help guys, will give them a call today.
And yeah it was the whole housing, not the mirror, it currently on with alot of tape..LOL
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27-12-2006, 08:37 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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LOL...maybe I should be these for him..jk
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-01...QQcmdZViewItem or http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-99...QQcmdZViewItem God stuff is so cheap and plentiful over there, even after converting it! Almost makes me want a bloody Neon...LOL P+H could be a killer...
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27-12-2006, 08:56 AM
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27-12-2006, 08:58 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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Cool, I want to work out how much P+H will be from the US first, and then I can bargin with the local pirates.
Found this one, as I need the RHS http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MIRRO...QQcmdZViewItem
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27-12-2006, 09:19 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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Also for the ebay experts, I just logged in to the US ebay with my Oz details and sent a message to the sellers.
When they reply, do I have to be on the US site, or will that come through to the Oz one?
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27-12-2006, 09:22 AM
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Hmmm, currently waiting for VW to re-open to buy a new power windows mech for the missus Bora, I think I might be in the boat with your grandfather.
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27-12-2006, 09:31 AM
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The Guy You Love To Hate
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I got quoted $12,000 not including GST when quoted for a gearbox from Toyota...
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27-12-2006, 09:40 AM
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I see you....
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Yeah Neon mirrors - Every single one in Aus is electric and expensive.
Unfortunatley the same goes for most Chrysler parts - they make German prestige parts look cheap! Try this on Front pads for a Voyager $225 Front Discs (soft discs too) $250+ So a front brake reline is $500+ in parts and these things are nothing special in the US Over priced, over marketed but bold stand out designs (that some other manufacturers should take note off...hint hint) |
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27-12-2006, 10:52 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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Heres a link for some Neons for sale, have a look at the mirrors.
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...Time|1&trecs=7 They look different to these ones: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MIRRO...QQcmdZViewItem The Oz versions seem more rounded.....unless its just me.
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27-12-2006, 12:12 PM
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At $1200 unpainted and unfitted, because he had an accident another option may be to claim it on insurance? You would rather pay $400 excess and get the whole lot done.
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27-12-2006, 12:49 PM
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Shipping from the U.S would probably be around U.S $50 using Express airmail.
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27-12-2006, 01:14 PM
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Peter Car
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How about a starter motor for an EL XR8 from Fords spare parts. $2000. And that was with employee discount. I don't think i've ever laughed so hard.
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27-12-2006, 01:36 PM
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ĕm-bär'gō? 2016
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Try $46,000 exc GST for a fuel pump from Mercedes-Benz...
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27-12-2006, 03:13 PM
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it seems mirrors damaged,now might be the time to lend his car and side swipe a barrier or a fence and claim a dog ran out in front of you or some P plater cut you off.And hope they ride the headache off then buy him a real car bud get an AU and all your short term and long term problems will be solved.
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27-12-2006, 06:56 PM
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27-12-2006, 07:59 PM
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I second that.
The US mirror, and EU except for GB, WILL NOT WORK! The internal brackets angle the glass the so it is useless for RHD. Been caught out a couple of times, VW twice, Rover and Mercedes. Last edited by irsa76; 27-12-2006 at 08:13 PM. |
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27-12-2006, 08:09 PM
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Good old eurotrash....................
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