Shopping for parts: what matters most? - Page 2

piscorpio · 03-20-2002, 05:07 PM

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Originally posted by Rice-Rocketeer
When it comes to everything else in life, I'd rather pay more and get better service. That's EXTREMELY important to me. But since I'm on such tight budget for the car, I go for absolute lowest price and if the customer service sucks, I know not to go back to them.

Like here's a good one, if you need a camber kit shipped with a quickness, don't get it from GBC. The seller is so slow I'm gonna have to go pick the damn thing up. Now I knw for next time.

I feel ya RR. My budget is zero right now, the car is not going to see any new toys for quite some time.

xivera · 03-20-2002, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by piscorpio
I feel ya RR. My budget is zero right now, the car is not going to see any new toys for quite some time.

How long is that!?

Rice-Rocketeer · 03-20-2002, 11:15 PM

Well I'll try to cheer you up a bit. I've been working like a DOG for the past few weeks bringing my car up to par for the HUGE Spring Break Nationals in Daytona this weekend. So I'm gonna take some pics for Praxis Performance Inc. and I'll post them here and show you all my hard work. That should motivate you again

piscorpio · 03-21-2002, 04:22 PM

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Originally posted by xivera

How long is that!?

Oh about a month....

Who knows man, maybe a few months to a year, maybe longer. Kinda sucks, but I really have to try to save a ton of money up.

Hey RR, thanks, Ill need the motivation sort of. I mean, it will kill me to see another project coming along, because Ill want to get mine going, but at the same time it will be strangely soothing.

Speaking of inspiration, I have been mulling over my turbo options and after adding up all the costs and how long this project will take, I think I have been coming down with a touch of the swap fever!!!!! This guy keeps telling me my D16 just wont be good enough --->

Thanks for the answers guys, now finally, if I open up a shop here in Chicago and online, who here is going to buy stuff from me!?

xivera · 03-21-2002, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by piscorpio
Thanks for the answers guys, now finally, if I open up a shop here in Chicago and online, who here is going to buy stuff from me!?

Can I just work for you... and get discounted parts/sponsorship?

piscorpio · 03-22-2002, 04:28 PM

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Originally posted by xivera

Can I just work for you... and get discounted parts/sponsorship?

Only if I can pimp you out! :silly2:

Ok, well maybe, if you can bring me lots of loyal customers with $$$!

I would try to get all my PHeeps a special discount anyway!

delsolguy · 03-24-2002, 03:22 PM

Customer service counts big. I've dealt with both kinds of shops, and the ones with the good personal customer service are the ones I go back to. Here's my favorites:

www.ipsracing.com
www.randdmotorsports.com

piscorpio · 03-27-2002, 04:29 PM

*Thinking I should go get my business license*

I have decided I will own a business within the next couple of years, preferably a nice speed shop, but we shall see. I have a bit of learning to do still before I am comfortable doing that. Anyway, just thought Id give this poll another go around, get some more opinions, etc. By the way, to everyone who posted a reply, you guys can definitely get discounts through me, I just read through the thread and I can remember each one of you from the original PH! I won't forget you old school PHeeps, afterall you guys are the ones who gave me a major boost in learning and still help today! Thanks guys.

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View Poll Results: What decides where you buy?
Best price alone, customer service irrelevant	2	11.76%
Best customer service, price is irrelevant	0	0%
Emphasis on customer service, willing to pay a bit more	10	58.82%
Emphasis on price, willing to put up with average or below average service	5	29.41%
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