 OEM parts vs generic, is it that much better? |
 Jun 17, 2007 - 3:24 AM
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I'm about to change the timing belt, water pump, pully on the celica.
It has got me thinking, is it worth it to put genuine toyota parts in there? I mean, how much longer is the old 7afe gonna last before the valve seals leak and i will be pulling off the head anyways. I've given up on modify the celica, and ditching plans to turbo the 7afe. So this engine will not be under the heat and stress modified engines face. |
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Jun 18, 2007 - 5:34 PM
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personally... if it has a "lifetime warranty" which most aftermarket parts do... then I'm satisfied. There isn't enough reason, in my experience, of replacing with ONLY OEM parts. OEM prices are just too high. I've never had any generic parts break down on me...
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Jun 20, 2007 - 5:27 PM
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QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jun 18, 2007 - 5:34 PM) [snapback]569783[/snapback] personally... if it has a "lifetime warranty" which most aftermarket parts do... then I'm satisfied. There isn't enough reason, in my experience, of replacing with ONLY OEM parts. OEM prices are just too high. I've never had any generic parts break down on me... Dude, haven't you ever seen Tommy Boy? I prefer any part that is guaranteed to work and last without that "lifetime warranty." That way I don't have a manufacturer saying "oops" and sending me the same part constantly because it's under "lifetime warranty." Definitely OEM FTW. If you get to know your parts manager at your local dealer, he'll usually cut you a deal since OEM parts are pretty damned expensive. It's all about the PR baby. This post has been edited by GTS13: Jun 20, 2007 - 5:28 PM --------------------  |
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Jun 20, 2007 - 5:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(GTS13 @ Jun 20, 2007 - 10:27 PM) [snapback]570606[/snapback] Dude, haven't you ever seen Tommy Boy? I prefer any part that is guaranteed to work and last without that "lifetime warranty." That way I don't have a manufacturer saying "oops" and sending me the same part constantly because it's under "lifetime warranty." Definitely OEM FTW. If you get to know your parts manager at your local dealer, he'll usually cut you a deal since OEM parts are pretty damned expensive. It's all about the PR baby. Hey... it's your money. I just think it's hilarious that all of you guys want justification for spending more by crappin on generic parts that you haven't really had experience with. I fixed cars for a living for a LONG time, and I know what you mean by "wrong parts"... but that's ALWAYS because the parts people you're ordering from have crappy databases... or you don't know what you're looking for. I've never had any major problems EVER, with generic parts. Granted OEM is better quality, but price versus quality, generic will win every single time. -------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
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Jun 22, 2007 - 2:32 PM
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QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jun 20, 2007 - 5:34 PM) [snapback]570612[/snapback] QUOTE(GTS13 @ Jun 20, 2007 - 10:27 PM) [snapback]570606[/snapback] Dude, haven't you ever seen Tommy Boy? I prefer any part that is guaranteed to work and last without that "lifetime warranty." That way I don't have a manufacturer saying "oops" and sending me the same part constantly because it's under "lifetime warranty." Definitely OEM FTW. If you get to know your parts manager at your local dealer, he'll usually cut you a deal since OEM parts are pretty damned expensive. It's all about the PR baby. Hey... it's your money. I just think it's hilarious that all of you guys want justification for spending more by crappin on generic parts that you haven't really had experience with. I fixed cars for a living for a LONG time, and I know what you mean by "wrong parts"... but that's ALWAYS because the parts people you're ordering from have crappy databases... or you don't know what you're looking for. I've never had any major problems EVER, with generic parts. Granted OEM is better quality, but price versus quality, generic will win every single time. autozone thermostat comes to mind ... |
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Hanyo OEM parts vs generic Jun 17, 2007 - 3:24 AM
Kadett Engine wise I would use Toyota parts for about eve... Jun 17, 2007 - 3:43 AM brianforster for a 7afe or a 5sfe, go cheapest brand you can fi... Jun 17, 2007 - 9:19 PM
presure2 QUOTE(brianforster @ Jun 17, 2007 - 10... Jun 18, 2007 - 5:00 AM jc47 For parts like the timing belt and water pump, it ... Jun 17, 2007 - 10:52 PM lagos i have seen some pretty shocking aftermarket parts... Jun 18, 2007 - 1:06 AM brianforster QUOTE(presure2 @ Jun 18, 2007 - 10:0... Jun 18, 2007 - 9:41 AM LewFX ngk makes good plugs for cheaper via ebay rather g... Jun 18, 2007 - 9:57 AM bufferdan OEM toyota is like top of the line pretty much. ... Jun 18, 2007 - 12:39 PM alltracman78 QUOTE(Kwanza26 @ Jun 20, 2007 - 5:34... Jun 23, 2007 - 1:09 PM Kwanza26 QUOTE(alltracman78 @ Jun 23, 2007 - 6... Jun 23, 2007 - 2:38 PM alltracman78 RE: OEM parts vs generic Jun 28, 2007 - 7:45 PM Rockford OEM is the best you can do.... if you go for cheap... Jun 20, 2007 - 11:16 AM Kwanza26 QUOTE(Rockford @ Jun 20, 2007 - 4:16... Jun 20, 2007 - 4:11 PM |
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