Best place to get OEM parts online

[breugel]

Where is the best place to get OEM parts online?

[ndabunka]

Originally Posted by breugel

Where is the best place to get OEM parts online?

I am looking for the Toyota hitch myself online. Local dealer here says that they will match anyones price. I found about a 25% discount on it from this website. Here ya go...from another thread. Toyota Parts, Genuine Toyota Parts, Toyota Accessories, TRD Performance Parts, Champion Toyota Gulf Freeway, Houston Texas

Just be careful about the shipping charges. I noticed that it was pretty darn low (under $20) for a fairly heavy hitch. The system tells you later that the shipping charges are "just an estimate. Actual costs could be higher if the item is heavy and/or bulky". Since this hitch is BOTH, I just printed out the online invoice and will use that as leverage against my local dealer to get them to honor the match he said he would do...everyone wins!

[LifeTech]

For reference, I picked up an OE hitch for an 04 HL for $250 at a local Dealer.

It was close to an internet price due to M/O shipping charges. And, I was able to see the hitch in person before buying it.

[ndabunka]

Follow up - That site will not allow the price they had advertised. I was also correction on the shipping speculation (that it was too low) so as others have mentioned, the online price for that particular product isn't of any benefit.

[breugel]

I do not need a hitch. I just hate my dealer and do not want to give them any of my money.

[kathyricks]

The 10% cost of shipping is mostly offset by the fact you don't have to pay 7-8% sales tax when you order from an out-f-state online discount dealer. So I have ordered even bulky items like a tailpipe. You can get 28% off the MSRP price at 1sttoyotaparts.com even if you phone your order in.