Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-29 Thread Rusty Cullens
They are fantastic. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 12:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts quality What

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-29 Thread Gary Hurst
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 12:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts quality What are your thoughts on ITF brake pads? Luther Gary Hurst wrote: the problem, kleb, is that a quality unit of the harrison/delphi class is going to cost you at least 250 and maybe as much

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-29 Thread Benz Hogs
@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2009 12:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] parts quality What are your thoughts on ITF brake pads? Luther ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-29 Thread Gary Hurst
] parts quality What are your thoughts on ITF brake pads? Luther ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-28 Thread Benz Hogs
You are Jabba the Parts Guru, can you find out? Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion Gary Hurst wrote: i

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-28 Thread Gary Hurst
i guess if it matter to you On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 10:12 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: You are Jabba the Parts Guru, can you find out? Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi)

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-27 Thread Benz Hogs
What are your thoughts on ITF brake pads? Luther Gary Hurst wrote: the problem, kleb, is that a quality unit of the harrison/delphi class is going to cost you at least 250 and maybe as much as 300. so let's just say $275 to split the difference. the one you buy for 100 bucks just ain't gonna

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-27 Thread Gary Hurst
never heard of them. is that some brand kleb gets for $3? On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 12:04 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: What are your thoughts on ITF brake pads? Luther Gary Hurst wrote: the problem, kleb, is that a quality unit of the harrison/delphi class is going to cost

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-27 Thread Benz Hogs
Rusty said they're the same as Akebono. Gary Hurst wrote: never heard of them. is that some brand kleb gets for $3? On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 12:04 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: What are your thoughts on ITF brake pads? Luther Gary Hurst wrote: the problem, kleb, is that a

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-27 Thread Gary Hurst
doesn't itf make akebono? or, to quote the great adam sandler from the zohan, sony guts On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 12:11 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Rusty said they're the same as Akebono. Gary Hurst wrote: never heard of them. is that some brand kleb gets for $3? On Sun,

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-27 Thread Benz Hogs
I have no idea, that's why I'm asking you. Gary Hurst wrote: doesn't itf make akebono? or, to quote the great adam sandler from the zohan, sony guts On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 12:11 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Rusty said they're the same as Akebono. Gary Hurst wrote: never

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-27 Thread Gary Hurst
i never heard of itf brake pads so i couldn't comment On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 12:20 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I have no idea, that's why I'm asking you. Gary Hurst wrote: doesn't itf make akebono? or, to quote the great adam sandler from the zohan, sony guts On Sun,

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-12 Thread Rusty Cullens
always call me and ask. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 11:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Parts Quality Rusty, When

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-12 Thread Allan Streib
Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Most of the parts that World Pac sells are oem, some are not. The APA and First Equipment Quality are made in China and I don't care for them. Most everything else is all the same and the price differences are due to the exchange rate upon date of

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-12 Thread Rusty Cullens
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Most of the parts that World Pac sells are oem, some are not. The APA and First Equipment Quality are made in China and I don't care for them. Most everything else is all the same

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-12 Thread Allan Streib
Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would have never sent them to you, the warehouse made a mistake. I will send the proper ones out today. Wow, now that's taking care of the customer! I can send the others back, they are not installed yet. Let me know where. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-12 Thread Rusty Cullens
] Parts Quality Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would have never sent them to you, the warehouse made a mistake. I will send the proper ones out today. Wow, now that's taking care of the customer! I can send the others back, they are not installed yet. Let me know where

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-12 Thread Robert Rentfro
Rusty's da bomb. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 10:34 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality I have already issued a UPS call tag for them. Rusty Cullens

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 11:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality Hi Gary, I'm looking at an ignition switch - pn M5050-29216 ($49) Brand not stated, Vs. M5050-29216 ($55) APA Brand. I ordered the less expensive

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-11 Thread Gary Hurst
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 12:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality it really needs to be taken on a case by case basis. the most expensive one is not always the right answer, but generally if one costs a quarter

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-11 Thread LarryT
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality actually, you bought the cheap apa instead of the quality no name, which i'd guess is original but would have to check. you cheaped out and guessed wrong, larry :( On Nov 11, 2007 12:21 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Gary, I'm looking

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality actually, you bought the cheap apa instead of the quality no name, which

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-11 Thread Gary Hurst
[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 10:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality actually, you bought the cheap apa instead of the quality no name, which i'd guess is original but would have to check. you cheaped out

[MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-10 Thread LarryT
Rusty, When browsing the parts catalog I often see several parts that are the same but made by different manufacturers. Do you do any research on the alternative parts to make sure the quality is the same? I see the price is dramatically different in some cases - just wondering how much

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-10 Thread Gary Hurst
it really needs to be taken on a case by case basis. the most expensive one is not always the right answer, but generally if one costs a quarter the price of another, i'd beware the cheapie like everyone else, worldpac is adding more and more junk by the day. stick with what you know and ask if

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-10 Thread cama
Generally the old adage is correct: you get what you pay for. Mathieu ---Original Message--- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Parts Quality Sent: 11 Nov '07 04:31 Rusty, When browsing the parts catalog I often see several parts that are the same

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-10 Thread LarryT
/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 12:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality it really needs to be taken on a case by case basis. the most expensive one is not always

Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality

2007-11-10 Thread Jim Cathey
Generally the old adage is correct: you get what you pay for. Far more accurate is the converse (inverse?): you don't get what you don't pay for. Subtle but important difference. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: