Has anyone here purchased parts from GMPartsDistributor.com? It's run by Lake Chevrolet in California. I've heard a lot of bad experiences with gmpartsdirect.com and will not buy from them. This site is similar, but the pricing is different.
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Joe K.
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'10 Matrix S AWD
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I've also had a bad experience with GMpartsdirect.com. Haven't tried the one you're asking about. But, I have had good luck so far with http://www.buy-oem-parts.com/ run by Crown Cadillac in NJ. With ground shipping I usually get stuff the next day or 2nd day, and prices (even with shipping) have been lower than the local dealer.
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I have never had a problem with GMpartsdirect.com . You just can't be in a hurry for something from them.2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning
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Agreed, and I think that's why a lot of people give them a bad rep. They do offer GM parts for cheaper than the dealer, even after shipping (albeit their shipping is somewhat high). But, if you need it on the cheap, they are a good (notice I didn't say "the best") place to get it.Originally posted by Jeff 95 Z28Steve
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Why not use the guys the Shoebox lists? I've used Dal Slabaugh for almost 10 years. I've used Jason Cromer as well. Prices similar to gmpartsdirect.com, but without the highway robbery shipping charges.
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#Dal_and_JasonFred
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Same here, besides of course the hefty shipping charges.Originally posted by Jeff 95 Z2897 Trans Am A4 more or less stock (Mods: WS6 Ram Air with Fernco & K&N, 12 disc CD changer, power antenna, SLP Fan Switch, LS1 Aluminum DS, Borla Cat back, McCord power plate, Spohn tower brace, Sirius, HID fog lights)
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Thanks for the input! I was actually refering more to gmpartsdistributor.com. I'm familiar with gmpartsdirect.com and their high shipping charges and the long wait time for parts. I was wondering the same thing applied to the former.
Fred, I'll check Shoebox's lists. Thanks!
Basically, I wanted to get the newer style headrests for my '04 GP. I'm not a fan of the "doughnut" style and the solid headrests should be a bit more comfortible.Joe K.
'11 BMW 328i
'10 Matrix S AWD
Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTPComment
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I couldn't agree more! I never buy GM parts anywhere else.Originally posted by Injuneer
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