"Vash the Stampede" > wrote in message
news:uWwTd.42891$t46.36135@trndny04...
> On Fri, 25 Feb 2005 02:59:01 +0000, 2.3Sleeper wrote:
>
> > OEM?? HAHA, I just looked and I can see no noticeable difference between
the
> > two.
> >
> > I never understand why people waste money on a recent style car for OEM
> > parts that are 3 or 4 times more expensive than aftermarket.
> >
> > But, to each his own, right?
>
> It's called Fitment. Obviously, you don't do a lot. I do this every day.
> Yeah, some parts fit well, but others don't. If you're buying OEM then you
> KNOW it's going to fit, and will probably last a LOT longer.
>
> As I said, you don't do this often, do you?
> I do, and every day. Yeah, I buy a LOT from Certi-fit. And I return a
> lot, too.


Just so happened I bought the RHS taillight for my GC from them and it was
34.95 I believe. Maybe OKC is a bit cheaper? As for not doing this much,
depends. More than most people on my street? Or more than you? Doubtful more
than you, but I have been through about 8 cars with them in half as many
years and I have only had one problem. That was a front bumper cover for a
88 Mustang LX. One of the holes was off. On the other hand, I bought an OEM
fender from Ford for the same LX and had to put the holes in to actually
attach it to the frame and structure. Even the spot where the rubber plug
goes in for the hood to rest on had to be cut in. I bought the right fender
from Cert and it had everything but the rubber plug hole. I am not knocking
OEM, believe me. I just believe that going the cheaper route is better when
the part is of the same or at least incredibly close quality.

Don Manning
>
> And as far as price? LHS taillight. IF Certi-fit had HAD it, it would have
> been $69. Gee, I got it brand new from Chrysler for.....uh...$69! Imagine
> that. And the front turn signal Didn't...Quite...Fit...was that a snap I
> heard? But it WAS $20 cheaper.
>
> >
> >
> >
> > "hachiroku" > wrote in message
> > news:VSlTd.62936$8a6.15311@trndny09...
> >> So can I...this is OEM.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Hachi
> >> "2.3Sleeper" > wrote in message
> >> . com...
> >> > I can buy a brand new taillight for $34.95 from Cert-a-fit.
> >> >
> >> > Don Manning
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Vash the Stampede" > wrote in message
> >> > news:Rz9Td.62726$8a6.5513@trndny09...
> >> > > These parts are going on E-Bay tomorrow, I'll offer them here
> >> > > first: ALL FOR PASSENGER'S SIDE! (Right side of vehicle)
> >> > >
> >> > > Headlight/Marker light assembly
> >> > > Brand new, still has protective cover on it. $45 + 20 Shipping
> >> > >
> >> > > Taillight
> >> > > Used but excellent condition no scratches or clouding $40 + 20
> >> > > Shipping
> >> > >
> >> > > Mirror (not sure if electric, I believe so) Decent shape, minor
> >> > > scratches, very few scratches $50+25 shipping
> >> > >
> >> > > E-Mail me at:
> >> > >
> >> > > please, before 11 AM Eastern time. After that, they are going on
> > E-Bay,
> >> > > starting at the prices listed above.
> >> > >
> >> > > Since I am a 'member' of this group, I am offering them here first.
> >> > >
> >> > > Thanks.
> >> > >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
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