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Old 16-10-2011, 20:06   #1
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Parts Prices . . .

I think we all get cranky from time to time what we get charged or quoted for bits and pieces on our boats.
just to make you all feel better:
My work car is a 2005 model Nissan Patrol Trayback.
Last week coming out of my garage I hooked the left hand mirror on a post. It din't brake the mirror itself just cracked the black triangle plastic base.
I called Nissan this morning to buy one of those base plates and was told I have to buy a whole new mirror. (The mirror itself is a separate part)
After a big long grunt I said ok how much for a new mirror?
$418 plus 10% tax......not kidding that is what he quoted me. I told him he should hang onto such a valuable piece of equipment , it is to good for my car.
What is wrong with those companies?
So next time you get a quote that makes your ears hurt just think of my piece reflective glass with a plastic frame around it.

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Old 16-10-2011, 20:17   #2
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Re: Parts prices......

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I think we all get cranky from time to time what we get charged or quoted for bits and pieces on our boats.
just to make you all feel better:
My work car is a 2005 model Nissan Patrol Trayback.
Last week coming out of my garage I hooked the left hand mirror on a post. It din't brake the mirror itself just cracked the black triangle plastic base.
I called Nissan this morning to buy one of those base plates and was told I have to buy a whole new mirror. (The mirror itself is a separate part)
After a big long grunt I said ok how much for a new mirror?
$418 plus 10% tax......not kidding that is what he quoted me. I told him he should hang onto such a valuable piece of equipment , it is to good for my car.
What is wrong with those companies?
So next time you get a quote that makes your ears hurt just think of my piece reflective glass with a plastic frame around it.

cheers
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Never heard of a Nissan Patrol Trayback sounds exotic and the price for such an exotic part should cost alot..lol
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Old 16-10-2011, 20:25   #3
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Re: Parts prices......

I would just glue it.
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Old 16-10-2011, 21:03   #4
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Re: Parts prices......

Look on ebay
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Old 16-10-2011, 21:57   #5
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I would just glue it.
I did. I glued it back together with Loctite 401 and all is good.
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Old 16-10-2011, 21:59   #6
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Look on ebay
Good call.....plenty on ebay. Never thought looking there and my woman calls me Mr Ebay :-)....(just thinking..maybe because i'm cheap??) hmm
got me thinking now.

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