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take the cheaper one and be happy
Posted by David (more from David) on Wed, 11 Aug 2004 05:22:35
In Reply to: Eeuroparts Valeo intercooler question...., turrbo [Profile/Gallery]
, Tue, 10 Aug 2004 22:23:30
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If you were spending the money to buy a new IC and your options were 800 for a Saab dealer one or 120 for a aftermarket one, you would go for the aftermarket. Not many of us buy parts from the dealer for just that reason.
Regardless, Valeo is the largest manufacturer of heat exchangers. They market their radiators and heater cores under many brand names. Some come with OEM stamps, some say blackstone, some say valeo, etc. In fact, the valeo (all metal design) aftermarket heater core has now lasted me longer than the OEM heater core (plastic sides). My 91 9000 now has a valeo heater core and radiator, for over 6 years. no problems.
I would take a different stance if they were trying to send you to Earl Scheib for a $99 ambasssador paint job instead of spending $900 at a real body shop. They are just trying to save money...and that keeps your rates lower.
When I bought my radiator, the guy at the parts store looked kinda scared when he told me it would cost $225. I think he expected me to punch him or yell at him....little did he know I had just got off the phone with Saab and they quoted me $835. He should have expected me to buy him a drink for saving me 600 on the same part.
Cheers,
David
91 9000CD
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Posts in this Thread:
- Eeuroparts Valeo intercooler question...., turrbo , Tue, 10 Aug 2004 22:23:30
- Thanks guys....., turrbo , Wed, 11 Aug 2004 21:09:43
- Re: Eeuroparts Valeo intercooler question...., Aerogant, Wed, 11 Aug 2004 07:38:31
- Valeo's are an OEM supplier, I believe, so it, Noel, Wed, 11 Aug 2004 05:44:08
- take the cheaper one and be happy, David, Wed, 11 Aug 2004 05:22:35 <-- Viewing This Message
- it's the same intercooler, steveC, Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:31:44
- that's tough stuff..., gavin, Tue, 10 Aug 2004 23:41:06
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