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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Default So where do you guys for parts? most DIYers?

Just being nosy.

Where do you guys go for parts. Mailorder? and install yourself?

What if there was a shop the specifically specialized in Scions/Toyotas, would that make a difference?

Hopefully I will get some feedback

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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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I order most of my stuff online. I install everything I can by myself but a lot of the times I don't have the tools needed. In that case I take my car to the shop. If there was a Scion specialized shop I would feel much more comfortable taking my car there!
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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RANDODE! Who else?
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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I think to most of us it doesn't matter where we go as long as we get the best price. I'll go almost anywhere to get my parts but only because the hookup price is good.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 05:26 AM
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mail order usually, and install myself
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Parts = SCO/motorweb
Install = myself
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 01:31 AM
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Who ever where ever. Location would be a big issue with me. I live in East Mesa, and there really isnt anywhere to go.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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i make the parts, and install them for you.
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Originally Posted by edheng
Parts = SCO/motorweb
Install = myself
Whoah didn't know you were on here... How's the harness?
Old Mar 23, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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Todd,

I would think a local shop would always attract some business. I know we compete but having a physical shop ALWAYS helps, not just in this area.

I know many Scion guys go to wherever the best price is, unless there's a friendship/loyalty involved. I know Randy is heavily involved with the group, and so is Jeremy.

Are you looking more for a store front or a shop?
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joe - harness is working good and everything seems to be running normal so far. thanks again
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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Well around me there is not a lot of speed shops so i do most of my odering onliune and a lot of the companies i have found on ScionLife and have developed loyality from the amazing customer service most of you guys offer.....

Instal= Me and my boys do all the installs between the main group of like 6 of us we have tons of tools and have not run into a problem that we didnt have a tool we needed so far *Knock on wood*
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^^Don't take this the wrong way, but why would TurboToyotas here in MESA, AZ care about what you guys in Quakertown, PA are doing for shops? Not trying to be a d!ck, but think about it....thanks for the $0.02 though, as useless as it may be!
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 12:19 AM
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SVicksTC, were all not like that in the D&S.
Old Mar 27, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Guess I could have worded it better, sorry...whatever though.



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