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Old 02-10-2007, 01:07 AM
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GMPP dealership ripoff

So, I had my oilchange today, and wandered over to the parts department. I asked about the GMPP intake. Well, after like 15 minutes of this dingbat searching the internet, his buddy found the part number and told him.

Their price is 275$ plus tax. I was kinda hoping it would be in the general ballpark of crateenginedepot, but obviously not. ARGH.
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Unless you have a friend in the parts department, you probably won't beat Crateenginedepot prices.
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Originally Posted by denniss
Unless you have a friend in the parts department, you probably won't beat Crateenginedepot prices.
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X infinity! I used to work for GM and I checked his pricing, he sells stuff for juuuuust above cost! I seriously do not know how he makes any money. BUT I'm glad he's here.
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Just tell them that u can get one for XXX amount of money, they will look it up, and if ur right, they should price match it. Thats what my local dealership did on a couple of items.

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just buy it from ced and be done with it
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when i went about 4 months ago they said $325 and there on back order they told me. so im geting mine from a online site once i get more money.
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i exected you were gonna say much worse...$275 is accually pretty darn resonable from a dealer
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My dealer is pretty good. When I got my cobalt, he said "we generally sell cars at $200 over cost, so that's what I'm offering".

They guy mumbled something about "300 something, and cost is something, so it will be 275 plus tax"
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They are not ripping you off. That is what the retail price of the kit is. Crateenginedepot.com sells them at a discount because they have a wholesale account with G.M.
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same situation for me here exept he quoted me at 455$ can... can$ i know but it is still sightly over CED
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Shaking my head..... I have them on the shelf just waiting for your order.
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Buy it from Tom!

I got my Stage 2 from him... and my GMPP manifold. Boy I'm glad I did.
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and my GMPP exhaust! which is beautiful btw...absolutely love it
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actually tom, you're getting my order mod or tue as soon as i clear some bills
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Originally Posted by 01sunfire01
when i went about 4 months ago they said $325
Yes, now that would be a ripoff; evidently there is a lot of room for dealer markup on this stuff. $275 is comparatively reasonable by comparison.
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sorry i dont mean to bring up an old topic, but purchasing the gm the air intake and the exaust , ect, would these ruine my warrenty??
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No it wont, Since its GM parts the warranty isnt effected at all
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^^ It doesn't matter anyhow since it's a bolt-on. Your warranty is never voided for a catback or intake.
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Originally Posted by denniss
Unless you have a friend in the parts department, you probably won't beat Crateenginedepot prices.
Dennis

^5 CED is the best... pricing and service!!!!
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ok thanks guys.
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Seriously, order it from Tom @ Crate Engine Depot. They have awesome customer service and great prices. I placed an order, that same day Tom called to tell me that one piece wasn't in stock and asked what I wanted to do. That's what I call excellent customer service.
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