Roof molding

taiter949 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-04-2007, 07:37 PM

where could i get a pair of replacement moldings for the roof?? I'm talking about the black strips of plastic, on a double cab, someone help me out, thanks

Snakeii · #2 (**permalink**) 06-04-2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by taiter949

where could i get a pair of replacement moldings for the roof?? I'm talking about the black strips of plastic, on a double cab, someone help me out, thanks

You should be able to get it from any of the discount dealers: Conicelli, Toyota World, Toyota Territory, etc. Never buy stuff from a dealer who isnt willing to give a 15-25% discount.

Why are you replacing yours? If its just because of the tape towards the rear window, you can buy pro quality double sided 3M tape and save a bundle.

xedge · #3 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 07:40 AM

1stToyotaParts (Bob Bridge Toyota)

Ordered OEM TRD Exhaust & OEM nerfs. Exhaust listed for $495 paid $356. Dee Zee nerf bars list was $399 paid $287. Shipping $54 bucks for both coast to coast & came less than a week. I think this illustrates Snakeii's suggestion

My dealer couldn't/wouldn't match & 6% tax covers my shipping cost. Geez they wanted $104 for the bed mat. Owners have reported getting em online for $54.

Yeah some dealers will match the quote. You can always get it and try that route.

Anyway, check em out online, they have a catalog & toll free number.

Snakeii · #4 (**permalink**) 06-05-2007, 05:17 PM

Bob Bridge, cool, I'll add them to my list of discounters.

When I rebuilt my SC MR2 (suspension, brakes, bushings, engine/tranny mounts, etc) I saved around a grand purchasing the stuff from discounters, primarily Jay Marks (now Toyota World) and Conicelli. Got to the point I was on the first name basis with Jeff Watson at TW.

A dealer outside of Charlotte, NC screwed me out of some good money for the bed cargo net. I specifically asked for that net, but the dimwit quoted me for that cheap cargo net made for trunks, $40 or so. Since I had already driven half an hour to get to the dealer I just gave in and paid the retail, ouch!

A local Vermont dealer manager was giving me around a 20-25% discount until the dealership was sold off, who did some reengineering of their staff. I asked them a few times if they would give me a discount if I purchased x amount, nope. Screw 'em... I dont mind helping to keep local places in business but I'm not going to throw my money at them.