Really depends on the part....

 

I got my car for fairly cheap, so I make it a point to buy used or swoop in when someone's got a deal going. Like my wheels and tires that cost $450 for the set, buying a low mile rear with 3.73s for $300, and getting my double diamond subframes for dirt.


I did pay full for my Pacesetters, and they were at $579.99 shipped. I'm too stubborn and broke to pay labor, so I do it myself.


Can't wait to get a Yank. After helping Jetlag install his, I saw it's easier than doing headers.

 

That's what I say.

Do you really want low miliage brake pads and rotors?

 

the things i would look into buying is pretty much bolt ons. but i wouldn't buy any used pads, rotors, filters, or some tires. (i would but some DRs slightly used tho.) plus i wouldn't purchase some things from certain places. i only would buy locally, and only go with ppl who have a fairly good amount feedback. im itching to buy some of the used parts soon, but without having a job. its kinda holding me back.

 

I buy 95% of my parts New. I bought the car new, and I know what is going on in my car...I want to keep it that way.

 

The only things I buy new are maintance items (oil, brake pads etc.) Hell this past week I bought some knocks sensors, knock sensor wiring harness, front brake calipers and front brackets

 

I love the classified sections. I am a genuine cheap ***.

 

btw 90% of my ntrous parts are used, just my fpss was new

 

my 92/92 was $900... opened thats it...

i got a 02 SS interior for 450...

red SS hood for 400

 

I buy most of my parts used except for general maintainence parts (oil, filters, pads, etc.)

Can't really beat buying ceramic coated Pacesetter LT's for $150!.......or 4 used tires for $180 with 75% tread left....about to pick up 4 more used tires with 80-90% tread left for $200.

 

I know what is going on in mine too, I have a used HPTuners

 

And the price. I'm not going to pay $400 for a part that cost $500 new. Not worth the chance of a scam, getting damaged in shipping, warranty, ect.

 

just be smart with it....

would I buy a cam, rotating assembly, timing chain, tires, shocks, etc. used...hell no

would I buy a used intake, t-body, exhaust, torque converter...yeah, if its a good deal

 

Exactly.

 

buying used isn't being cheap. if you can get the same quality part for half the price, why not.

i got a lid for $50 shipped
got front hypercoils and revalved bilsteins for $130
and some slp bilsteins + eibachs front and rear for $100 along with a free 32mm swaybar

only thing i acutally paid full price for was my LCA's, and that was just bc it was free shipping so it ended up costing the same as used.

 

Nothing wrong with used parts. I bought my tires and wheels used, the tires alone were worth more than what I paid, it was like getting the wheels for free.

I bought my FTRA used, it was in perfect condition, even had the instructions and original screws, and cost me about half as much as new one.

I look at the classifieds just about everyday. I know if I'm patient enough I WILL find a NBM oem WS6 hood.

I most likely wouldn't buy any internal engine, transmission, or rearend parts used, but other than that, no problem with used parts. Let someone else take the hit on the depreciation.

 

i do that too. browse the forums. was debating between headers and suspension so i told myself whatever i found a good deal on first. slp bilsteins and eibachs with <10k miles on em for $100, could not resist.

and mike, that oem nbm ws6 is mine.

 

I've had 13 F-Bodies and I do this alot. If you search the classifieds often you can find parts that are like new or are new for a great price

 

its called a budget and bargain shoppin...i always look in the classafieds here because you never know the deals you will come across...i have gotten fenders, tb's, etc...and they are like new condition without stealership prices...just gotta look out for deadbeat sellers...check feedback first...most people are good selers but cha gotta watch out.