So, I called the dealer...
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So, I called the dealer...
(Edit: thanks mods for moving this thread!)
...about some parts for my 4runner that I'm about to get on the road. I intially called about a dizzy cap o-ring (which they wanted over $8 for) so just for the heck of it and to do some comparison shopping I asked them about the prices for some other parts that I will eventually pick up.
me: (after informing him I have a 22RE) How much for a set of spark plug wires?
him: Hmm...*typing sounds*
him: $113.
me: So that was $113 for those wires?
him: Yep.
me: Okay, thanks
Rock Auto has Denso (non OEM but quality) wires for less than $15. I have my doubts about him giving me the right figure for those, although I'm sure they would have been more than happy charging me $113 if I wanted them! On the other hand, it would not surprise me at all if the dealer was legit charging that much. Scary!
Anyway, if any of you needed a laugh today I hope I helped
Here's a link to the $14.59 Denso plugs - (scroll 2/3rd down)
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7224
...about some parts for my 4runner that I'm about to get on the road. I intially called about a dizzy cap o-ring (which they wanted over $8 for) so just for the heck of it and to do some comparison shopping I asked them about the prices for some other parts that I will eventually pick up.
me: (after informing him I have a 22RE) How much for a set of spark plug wires?
him: Hmm...*typing sounds*
him: $113.
me: So that was $113 for those wires?
him: Yep.
me: Okay, thanks
Rock Auto has Denso (non OEM but quality) wires for less than $15. I have my doubts about him giving me the right figure for those, although I'm sure they would have been more than happy charging me $113 if I wanted them! On the other hand, it would not surprise me at all if the dealer was legit charging that much. Scary!
Anyway, if any of you needed a laugh today I hope I helped
Here's a link to the $14.59 Denso plugs - (scroll 2/3rd down)
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7224
Last edited by Red Leader; 05-06-2014 at 05:55 PM.
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No use splitting hairs over wires...
Good wires are good wires...
save the toyota branded name for the things that really make a difference.
Headgaskets..thermoststs...o2 sensors...etc.
Good wires are good wires...
save the toyota branded name for the things that really make a difference.
Headgaskets..thermoststs...o2 sensors...etc.
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If you want OEM wires, they're only $80 at 22reperformance
And now I'm kicking myself for not realizing he has distributor o-ring sets, too, for about half of what I paid at my local dealer.
And now I'm kicking myself for not realizing he has distributor o-ring sets, too, for about half of what I paid at my local dealer.
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also here is the part # toyota part number 9091921431. I have toyota OEM wires on my 22rec , I wouldnt put anything else but toyota
https://www.google.com/search?q=toyo...-a&channel=rcs
https://www.google.com/search?q=toyo...-a&channel=rcs
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I have not wires for any 22Rec engines for a while but I don`t think I paid much more then $40.00 to $50.00 a set I could go and look at the invoices.
I think I have at least one set still on the 22REC parts shelf.
I just had better luck with the Toyota wires on the 22rec engines.
What is wrong with owning Toyota Stock??
I think I have at least one set still on the 22REC parts shelf.
I just had better luck with the Toyota wires on the 22rec engines.
What is wrong with owning Toyota Stock??
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I used a set of NGKs on my '98 5VZ - they are working great so far and the old ones were starting to miss so it was time.
My brother in law and I checked yesterday as we were working on the '90 22re - the wires had a date code of 1989! 25 years ago! 243k! Do all these wires say '1989' on them or is that the legit date? Worse than that...I have receipts from the PO from a Toyota Dealership that state that part of the service they did back in Jan of 2014 before I bought it was to change the plugs and wires. The wires were obviously ancient.
Hmm...I think I'll be changing wires soon!
My brother in law and I checked yesterday as we were working on the '90 22re - the wires had a date code of 1989! 25 years ago! 243k! Do all these wires say '1989' on them or is that the legit date? Worse than that...I have receipts from the PO from a Toyota Dealership that state that part of the service they did back in Jan of 2014 before I bought it was to change the plugs and wires. The wires were obviously ancient.
Hmm...I think I'll be changing wires soon!
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Granted the OE plug wired do come with all the replacement looms which is cool if you want to replace yours considering most have disintegrated by now. However I work at a dealership and have the silicone ngk wires on mine. Can't remember how much I gave for those but I got them from advance.
I also X2 on getting OE sensors and all electronics!
I also X2 on getting OE sensors and all electronics!
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I work for a dealer and for most things, I don't even bother even getting them priced out. But everyone so far is right. If it's something vital, such as sensors, I get it through work.
Plus, most parts guys (including tweedle dee and tweedle dumb at my shop) couldn't tell their butt from a hole in the ground. Unless it's something they deal with every day like belts and brake pads, you literally have to spell it out and lead them by the hand to figure it out. I might as well be looking stuff up myself as far as parts go, but it's nice to have someone else to blame when I don't get the right parts to fix the car lol
Plus, most parts guys (including tweedle dee and tweedle dumb at my shop) couldn't tell their butt from a hole in the ground. Unless it's something they deal with every day like belts and brake pads, you literally have to spell it out and lead them by the hand to figure it out. I might as well be looking stuff up myself as far as parts go, but it's nice to have someone else to blame when I don't get the right parts to fix the car lol
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Actually...with the recalls and jazz lately...I dont know If I would want a new one. They have slipped a little.
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Plus, most parts guys (including tweedle dee and tweedle dumb at my shop) couldn't tell their butt from a hole in the ground. Unless it's something they deal with every day like belts and brake pads, you literally have to spell it out and lead them by the hand to figure it out. I might as well be looking stuff up myself as far as parts go, but it's nice to have someone else to blame when I don't get the right parts to fix the car lol
lol. Yeah, I've had similar experiences.
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So make it easy on everyone. Find the part in advance, and print out the drawing. Write down what you think the part number is -- but the number could have changed. And write down your VIN; there are subtleties on what part you need, and the VIN answers those questions instantly. The Parts guy will actually be glad to see you coming.
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Before you dump too much on "parts guys," spend some time on a site like toyotapartsoverstock.com See how easy it is to find the part you want -- and you KNOW your way around your own vehicle! Now imagine you're standing behind the counter and some fine citizen wants "that black wiggly thing, you know, ..." And he's asking about a vehicle that was sold 20 years ago.
So make it easy on everyone. Find the part in advance, and print out the drawing. Write down what you think the part number is -- but the number could have changed. And write down your VIN; there are subtleties on what part you need, and the VIN answers those questions instantly. The Parts guy will actually be glad to see you coming.
So make it easy on everyone. Find the part in advance, and print out the drawing. Write down what you think the part number is -- but the number could have changed. And write down your VIN; there are subtleties on what part you need, and the VIN answers those questions instantly. The Parts guy will actually be glad to see you coming.