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POSSIBLE ENGINE GB!!!!!!!!, ATTN engine swappers!!

Aug 15, 2003 - 11:40 AM
pdxgtcoupe View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '03 From Beaverton, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	[B]I have a connection with my local Toyota dlr (been doing business for over 6 years) and my guy has asked me to get a poll on how many people would be interested in getting JDM front clips. Any make, Toyota (3sgte), Hondas (b18's, H22's B16's), Nissan SR20det's, etc. PM ME or email @ ijohnstone40@yahoo.com if you are SERIOUSLY interested and have the cash ready to go (or soon) THIS IS NO JOKE!!! JDM FRONT CLIPS FOR A BETTER PRICE THAN ANY IMPORTER I HAVE SEEN!!! -------------------- Quote: Those who do not understand the power of words have never tried to argue with a traffic cop!!

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Aug 15, 2003 - 9:06 PM

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QUOTE (pdxgtcoupe @ Aug 15, 2003 - 4:45 PM)

how do you think these importers bring in these engines?? one by one?? NO WAY!!! they bring a big ass container stuffed with front clips, engines, trannies, etc. Yes some of the BODY panels will be damaged , but with getting an engine anyway, you would want to refresh all the belts, gaskets etc anyways, i would NEVER just drop in something without doing at least that!! so a group buy doesnt matter versus buying it from an importer because they bring a bunch stacked anyway!! i'm just trying to skip the middleman, and save $$$ on the importers mark up!! If youre against it dont worry about it i have 9 people ready to go and all i need is 21 more!! and this post has only been going for about 5 hours now!! so far so good!!

It's NOT only body panels that will get damaged son. Trust me... I've dealt with importers already... and parts such as the Intercooler, heater exchange, axles, brakes, etc CAN get damaged. If these IMPORTANT parts get damaged, what would be the point of purchasing the clip? In addition, some of the crucial components may be damaged prior to being shipped...

I already know that they get shipped in containers... I bought I clip... a WRC to be exact... so I know about the whole process.

I'm not trying to rain on your parade... as a matter of fact, it's actually great... but what I don't think is reasonable is the fact that all the clips won't be the same... I'm sure that this can be worked out by lowering the price for clips that aren't as complete... BUT how will you split up the clips amongst the buyers? If both Buyer A and Buyer B want clip X because it is more complete, how will you determine who gets to purchase the clip without burning any bridges?

I was in the business of selling VIS kits for really cheap to help out the Celica community... and even though I got lots of inquiries (over 50 a month for 3 months), you want to know how many actually followed through? 4 loyal people...

Now tell me, what business model do you plan to stick with that will convince buyers to following through with purchasing these expensive clips?

Again, I do think what you doing is great... but I also think that it will be hard selling certain clips to certain buyers FAIRLY...

I hope you understand what I'm saying... if not... oh well... but either way, I wish you the best of luck...

This post has been edited by kuya1284: Aug 15, 2003 - 9:07 PM

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pdxgtcoupe POSSIBLE ENGINE GB!!!!!!!! Aug 15, 2003 - 11:40 AM

Celica94GT how much are we looking at? are the engines brand... Aug 15, 2003 - 1:58 PM

Jussimple Throw out some numbers and we'll see. Ask him ... Aug 15, 2003 - 2:18 PM

pdxgtcoupe these are for front clips only!!! They... Aug 15, 2003 - 3:30 PM

pdxgtcoupe hey jussimple, i dont know where you are pulling t... Aug 15, 2003 - 3:50 PM

ScoobyDooCruiser What would a 3rd gen 3sgte clip run? I've got ... Aug 15, 2003 - 3:56 PM

kuya1284 QUOTE (pdxgtcoupe @ Aug 15, 2003 - 1:30 PM) t... Aug 15, 2003 - 4:13 PM

Matthew QUOTE (kuya1284 @ Aug 15, 2003 - 2:13 PM) QUOTE (p... Aug 15, 2003 - 4:18 PM

kuya1284 QUOTE (GT2GT4 @ Aug 15, 2003 - 2:18 PM) QUOTE (kuy... Aug 15, 2003 - 4:27 PM

pdxgtcoupe how do you think these importers bring in these en... Aug 15, 2003 - 6:45 PM

kuya1284 QUOTE (pdxgtcoupe @ Aug 15, 2003 - 4:45 PM) h... Aug 15, 2003 - 9:06 PM

kuya1284 Oh yeah... one more thing... how do you plan on de... Aug 15, 2003 - 9:18 PM

boosted_K2 i would LOOOOVE to get my hands on a 96-99 MR2 3sg... Aug 15, 2003 - 9:45 PM

TunerHawk Hey it looks as if someone took my little brothers... Aug 15, 2003 - 10:28 PM

boosted_K2 QUOTE (TunerHawk @ Aug 15, 2003 - 10:28 PM) Hey it... Aug 15, 2003 - 11:10 PM

kuya1284 QUOTE (K2_Celica @ Aug 15, 2003 - 7:45 PM) i ... Aug 16, 2003 - 12:50 AM

Andason I like the idea, but as stated before, no one woul... Aug 16, 2003 - 8:17 AM

pdxgtcoupe for those of you who do not have the money to do t... Aug 16, 2003 - 5:31 PM

kuya1284 QUOTE (pdxgtcoupe @ Aug 16, 2003 - 3:31 PM) for th... Aug 16, 2003 - 7:17 PM

Matthew QUOTE (pdxgtcoupe @ Aug 15, 2003 - 9:40 AM) [... Aug 16, 2003 - 10:05 PM

FireinDC i dont think he nwas saying his buisness is doing ... Aug 17, 2003 - 2:51 AM

Coomer If you're honestly trying to sell something, y... Aug 18, 2003 - 1:03 AM

pdxgtcoupe the reasoning for my rash responses is that the pe... Aug 18, 2003 - 10:27 PM

CelicaGT bad business attitude. yea i said it. Aug 24, 2003 - 10:30 PM

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