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whats good to buy on ebay

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what would be the best things to save a few dollars and get off ebay? i know its best to buy brand name parts for most things, but what could i get off there? spring is comming, and my car is going to change a ton through-out this spring/summer... need to start ordering stuff...

leme know... thanks
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A bit too broad of a question because there is usually no one clear cut answer to this. Each part or item that is trying to be sourced may or may not be available on ebay. That said it does not necessarily carry that just becasue it may be cheaper that it may not always be the prudent way to go. After you've searched through the various threads on specific parts you'll have a better frame of reference as to specific items and brand names your seeking. At that time it would be advantageous to solicit members opinions on that specific part - provided that that particular query has not already been dealt with in past threads. There are tons of past threads that deal with Cats, mufflers, bulbs, cleaners, brake pads, rotors, steering wheels, seats, gauge and HVAC accessories, tires, rims, springs, struts, filters, CAI's, fluids, sensors, plugs, wires, upgades, modifications, bumpers, spoilers, sideskirts, etc, etc, etc. These have all been covered and are all available to you if your willing to put in the time to do the research. Those unique queries that haven't been covered in the past will most certainly be reponded to.
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I hate most ebay sellers. They will post a very cheap price on their item and rip you off on shipping. Sometimes you pay more for an ebay item than getting it form store. They will tell you that item can be returned, replaced or exchanged but you have to pay for their overpriced shipping. Stupid eh?


When you buy stuff make sure its way cheaper than store price. Thank god we have chinese merchants here who sell high quality auto parts for really good price all items are negotiable + you they dont make you pay tax. :D

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Get porn on eBay. Good selection.
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i was looking at altezza tail-lights, strut bars... maybe even body kit pieces... any of u guys had good luck with people on ebay for that stuff?
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[quote="den"]I hate most ebay sellers. They will post a very cheap price on their item and rip you off on shipping. Sometimes you pay more for an ebay item than getting it form store. They will tell you that item can be returned, replaced or exchanged but you have to pay for their overpriced shipping. Stupid eh?


I take it you don't sell items on Ebay. Sellers do that to save on Ebay fees. Cause the Auction fees are charged on the final auction price, not shipping. When you get charged $100's of dollars on Ebay fees each month, you will understand.
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I buy and sell on ebay. The fees suck cuz you pay them whether you sell or not which is a scam if you ask me ,although they offer to refund the insertion fee if you relist and then sell... anyways. But then again ebay is very handy and bargains are to be had. I've just purchased a full set of discs,solid rear, vented front made by Delphi, all pads and delivery for £87 GBP which is about 150USD. Not bad I think.
There's some good deals on wheels and breaking for spares and the odd disty and clutch etc.
Also theres this brakeline kit. What do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOODRIDGE-BRAKE-L ... dZViewItem
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No feedback on the brakeline kit? I 'm looking to mebe buy it but it seems a bit pricey to me.
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I say we make an ebay sticky thread..for fast action!
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Still no opinions from you guys.. Grants, John...Tunes...? Where is you guyz!??
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yeh and how about lights and stuff on ebay? im just curious if there worth it or not?
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You can get some good deals on ebay but it pays to also check other online prices when possible, to make sure the ebay offering is a good deal. Over the past few years I've bought the following ebay MX-3 items at below other on-line prices and been pretty pleased. The items were new unless otherwise noted.

Black Altezza's
Set: Clear Turn Signal Lens w/housings
Set: Clear FR & RR Side Markers (Slightly Used)
Front Lower Air Dam - GS Stock (Used)
Fiamme Air Horn
B&M STS
Tokico HP Struts
FR/RR Strut Mounts, Boots, Fr. Strut Thrust Bearings
Pair Rear Hubs/Bearings
Lower Rear GS Stock Tie Bar (Used)
Front and Rear Toucan Upper Strut Bars
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Grounding Kit 4ga
Generic CAI (SOHC type adapted for DOHC 4 cyl)
PRM air intake/filter (Slightly used)
Ignition Wires - NGK Blues
H2O Pump
Timing Belt Kit
Brake Mstr Cylinder
Clutch Slave Cylinder
Axle-back 2" SS Tig Welded exhaust
HiFlow Catalytic Converter
D.A.D. Seats (By Dynamic Auto Design)
"MX-3" Glass Beaded CNC Pedals
CF SHift Knob
Leather Shift Boot
Chromed Interior Door Handles (Slightly Used from '01 Miata)
SRD Shifter Extension Rod Bronzoil Bushing
Set of CNC Alum Hub/Wheel centering rings
Set of McGard Lug Nuts
Reverse-Indiglo Dash Gauges
CF Gauge Bezel
Underdive Crank Pulley w/Belts (Slightly Used)
Purolator Oil Filters by the case/12ea
Amsoil Oil Bypass Filter Kit (Previously owned - never used by seller)
Fr. Brake Rotors Brembo x-drilled
Parking brake cable set
B-Pillar Bar

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awsome, thanks ,thats what i was looking for, to see what i could get, or other people have gotten with success....
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And don't forget the camber bolts. There about $22 shipped, but the shops will charge you up to $100. Just for 4 bolts, what a rip-off. But even if you have stock wheels, those are vital.
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