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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Best place to buy factory parts

I've searched and searched through the forum, but haven't been able to find a solid answer. Is there a particular dealer in the US that everyone goes to for factory parts? I need to buy some trim pieces and the local dealer is crazy expensive.
Is there a dealer that either sells below suggested retail or one that gives NAM members a discount?

Let me know.
Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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I like www.pelicanparts.com, but there are others as well.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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I just got a wind deflector for my cabrio from schomp mini in Colorado. I bought it via amazon for $350. Couldn't find it under $400 anywhere.

I think you're going to find different parts at different places at different times. Just have to shop it each time for each part.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Outmotoring has good prices on many, but not all, parts.

You can always call them, if you don't see something you need on their website.

http://www.outmotoring.com/

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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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You might try Rock Auto Parts -- http://www.rockauto.com/
 
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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We can get you ANY OEM part the Dealer has and usually beat their price, but that's pretty easy as most dealers are crazy on their mark up. Bad thing is we can't possibly list every part on our site so just drop us an email or call and we'll get you a quote.

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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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Try MINI of Peabody's new web site: www.minipartsmass.com

I found some good prices through the site. They even let me order the parts they had in stock over the internet using my iPhone, standing in front of them. I selected pick up the parts at the dealer and they just handed me the parts over the counter. Saved me 15% from paying at the parts counter.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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I like Classic MINI: http://www.minimotoringgear.com/#/?CenterId=null

I've bought a few items from them way cheaper than any other seller I've seen.
 
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