Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thx Allan - I'l call them tomorrow. BTW, did you notice any Porsche 911s? I did not, sorry. I was there before work and in a rush to get in and out, so I didn't spend much time surveying the place. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] u-pull discovery
Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) that specializes in imports. It is about about a 30 minute drive from my house. Was not even aware that it existed, until I was referred there by our local salvage yard. Found a left-hand rear jump seat for my Nissan Frontier that I have been scouring the internet trying to find. Noted that they had lots of late model Benz wrecks, along with Volkswagens, Volvos, BMWs, and the lots of Japanese stuff. Didn't see much in the way of older W123s etc. but that was not really why I was there. Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
The local yard here is called Pick-A-Part, and their prices are all posted and non-negotiable...unless it comes to deciding whether it's a specific or misc. item, which sometimes has a significant price difference. I much prefer their pricing scheme, over the older hit n' miss yards of yore. On 8/1/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Casey __ '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) ...do you normally negotiate prices at a place like The U-Pulls (where you pull your own parts) seem to be pretty much take-it-or-leave-it kinds of places. Big conventional yards are also non-negotiable. Just like in any other business, if it's high-volume and you're not buying _in_ volume, the prices are fixed. Small yards you could maybe dicker, but only _before_ the guy pulls the part for you! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
I would dicker with the guy at the foreign auto parts salvage yard I went to occasionally, if I was buying a bunch of little bits. He was a middle eastern guy, seemed to be by way of Mexico, didn't seem to phase him a bit, and acted like it was a normal way to do things, which I think it was. His first WAG at a price was always ridiculous anyway, and I think if I hablaed espanol I would have gotten a better deal to begin with. But that place now is up for sale, don't know if all the cars are still there or what. --R Allan Streib wrote: Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) that specializes in imports. It is about about a 30 minute drive from my house. Was not even aware that it existed, until I was referred there by our local salvage yard. Found a left-hand rear jump seat for my Nissan Frontier that I have been scouring the internet trying to find. Noted that they had lots of late model Benz wrecks, along with Volkswagens, Volvos, BMWs, and the lots of Japanese stuff. Didn't see much in the way of older W123s etc. but that was not really why I was there. Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
So do any of these foreign parts yards have any Iveco trucks in them? Mike I would dicker with the guy at the foreign auto parts salvage yard I went to occasionally, if I was buying a bunch of little bits. He was a middle eastern guy, seemed to be by way of Mexico, didn't seem to phase him a bit, and acted like it was a normal way to do things, which I think it was. His first WAG at a price was always ridiculous anyway, and I think if I hablaed espanol I would have gotten a better deal to begin with. But that place now is up for sale, don't know if all the cars are still there or what. --R Allan Streib wrote: Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) that specializes in imports. It is about about a 30 minute drive from my house. Was not even aware that it existed, until I was referred there by our local salvage yard. Found a left-hand rear jump seat for my Nissan Frontier that I have been scouring the internet trying to find. Noted that they had lots of late model Benz wrecks, along with Volkswagens, Volvos, BMWs, and the lots of Japanese stuff. Didn't see much in the way of older W123s etc. but that was not really why I was there. Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
This one didn't. There are truckish salvage yards I see on my occasional travels through the southern states, probably is some sort of network of them. Check the Insurance Auto Auctions as they sell wrecked stuff to salvagers, there might be some link off their site? --R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So do any of these foreign parts yards have any Iveco trucks in them? Mike I would dicker with the guy at the foreign auto parts salvage yard I went to occasionally, if I was buying a bunch of little bits. He was a middle eastern guy, seemed to be by way of Mexico, didn't seem to phase him a bit, and acted like it was a normal way to do things, which I think it was. His first WAG at a price was always ridiculous anyway, and I think if I hablaed espanol I would have gotten a better deal to begin with. But that place now is up for sale, don't know if all the cars are still there or what. --R Allan Streib wrote: Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) that specializes in imports. It is about about a 30 minute drive from my house. Was not even aware that it existed, until I was referred there by our local salvage yard. Found a left-hand rear jump seat for my Nissan Frontier that I have been scouring the internet trying to find. Noted that they had lots of late model Benz wrecks, along with Volkswagens, Volvos, BMWs, and the lots of Japanese stuff. Didn't see much in the way of older W123s etc. but that was not really why I was there. Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
I am in NY state so maybe Mike If you're in the north east or possibly southern california you might stand a chance of finding Iveco parts. They didn't sell too many of the things anywhere else in the country. Around here , parts are non existent for the things. Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So do any of these foreign parts yards have any Iveco trucks in them? Mike I would dicker with the guy at the foreign auto parts salvage yard I went to occasionally, if I was buying a bunch of little bits. He was a middle eastern guy, seemed to be by way of Mexico, didn't seem to phase him a bit, and acted like it was a normal way to do things, which I think it was. His first WAG at a price was always ridiculous anyway, and I think if I hablaed espanol I would have gotten a better deal to begin with. But that place now is up for sale, don't know if all the cars are still there or what. --R Allan Streib wrote: Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) that specializes in imports. It is about about a 30 minute drive from my house. Was not even aware that it existed, until I was referred there by our local salvage yard. Found a left-hand rear jump seat for my Nissan Frontier that I have been scouring the internet trying to find. Noted that they had lots of late model Benz wrecks, along with Volkswagens, Volvos, BMWs, and the lots of Japanese stuff. Didn't see much in the way of older W123s etc. but that was not really why I was there. Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
If you're in the north east or possibly southern california you might stand a chance of finding Iveco parts. They didn't sell too many of the things anywhere else in the country. Around here , parts are non existent for the things. Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So do any of these foreign parts yards have any Iveco trucks in them? Mike I would dicker with the guy at the foreign auto parts salvage yard I went to occasionally, if I was buying a bunch of little bits. He was a middle eastern guy, seemed to be by way of Mexico, didn't seem to phase him a bit, and acted like it was a normal way to do things, which I think it was. His first WAG at a price was always ridiculous anyway, and I think if I hablaed espanol I would have gotten a better deal to begin with. But that place now is up for sale, don't know if all the cars are still there or what. --R Allan Streib wrote: Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) that specializes in imports. It is about about a 30 minute drive from my house. Was not even aware that it existed, until I was referred there by our local salvage yard. Found a left-hand rear jump seat for my Nissan Frontier that I have been scouring the internet trying to find. Noted that they had lots of late model Benz wrecks, along with Volkswagens, Volvos, BMWs, and the lots of Japanese stuff. Didn't see much in the way of older W123s etc. but that was not really why I was there. Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery - Establishing Proces.
Used prices are traditionally set at 50% of the new cost, or less depending on availability and supply/demand. If you are looking for parts at a junk yard you should *always* know the price of the part new before going in. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 10:00 AM Subject: [MBZ] u-pull discovery Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) that specializes in imports. It is about about a 30 minute drive from my house. Was not even aware that it existed, until I was referred there by our local salvage yard. Found a left-hand rear jump seat for my Nissan Frontier that I have been scouring the internet trying to find. Noted that they had lots of late model Benz wrecks, along with Volkswagens, Volvos, BMWs, and the lots of Japanese stuff. Didn't see much in the way of older W123s etc. but that was not really why I was there. Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.0/929 - Release Date: 7/31/2007 5:26 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery - Establishing Proces.
LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Used prices are traditionally set at 50% of the new cost, or less depending on availability and supply/demand. If you are looking for parts at a junk yard you should *always* know the price of the part new before going in. The price I paid was about 20 - 25% of the new cost, which I had already determined at the dealer, though they refused to order the part for me which is why I ended up at the junkyard. The guy first asked if I already had gotten a quote (no) then made a show of looking in a couple of books he pulled from an immense pile on his desk. In the end I think he pulled a number out of the air. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Allan, What is name location of this yard? It is called Brickyard Parts, they are in Brooklyn, IN a little south of Mooresville on IN-67. http://www.brickyardimportedcars.com/ I did not have any luck with their online search or email -- I ended up calling them and they were very helpful. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
Hi Allan, What is name location of this yard? Thx - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 10:00 AM Subject: [MBZ] u-pull discovery Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) that specializes in imports. It is about about a 30 minute drive from my house. Was not even aware that it existed, until I was referred there by our local salvage yard. Found a left-hand rear jump seat for my Nissan Frontier that I have been scouring the internet trying to find. Noted that they had lots of late model Benz wrecks, along with Volkswagens, Volvos, BMWs, and the lots of Japanese stuff. Didn't see much in the way of older W123s etc. but that was not really why I was there. Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.0/929 - Release Date: 7/31/2007 5:26 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
Having been born and raised in central Indiana, you make me wonder what ever happened to Wrecks, Inc. (We meet by accident) up around Zionsville? I don't recall there ever being any decent PP import yards in the immediate area... Dan (formerly of Indianapolis Greenwood, IN) --- Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Allan, What is name location of this yard? It is called Brickyard Parts, they are in Brooklyn, IN a little south of Mooresville on IN-67. http://www.brickyardimportedcars.com/ I did not have any luck with their online search or email -- I ended up calling them and they were very helpful. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
The one I attend has a price list and that is what you pay. Sometimes the counter people like you and know you, so they cut a deal on things and call it all good. If you are a jerk, they will count and charge for every little item, but I am nice and get a 4 for 3 price on things or miscounts/measures for trim, the large tail lights shrink when they are rung up... things like that clay On 1 Aug 2007, at 07:00, Allan Streib wrote: Visited a u-pull yard (first time at that sort of place) that specializes in imports. It is about about a 30 minute drive from my house. Was not even aware that it existed, until I was referred there by our local salvage yard. Found a left-hand rear jump seat for my Nissan Frontier that I have been scouring the internet trying to find. Noted that they had lots of late model Benz wrecks, along with Volkswagens, Volvos, BMWs, and the lots of Japanese stuff. Didn't see much in the way of older W123s etc. but that was not really why I was there. Quick question -- do you normally negotiate prices at a place like this? I did not today, as I thought the price was reasonably fair and I was just happy to find what I was looking for -- but as a general practice, is it worth counter-offering at places like this? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery
Thx Allan - I'l call them tomorrow. BTW, did you notice any Porsche 911s? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2007 2:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] u-pull discovery LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Allan, What is name location of this yard? It is called Brickyard Parts, they are in Brooklyn, IN a little south of Mooresville on IN-67. http://www.brickyardimportedcars.com/ I did not have any luck with their online search or email -- I ended up calling them and they were very helpful. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.0/929 - Release Date: 7/31/2007 5:26 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
