Used car parts ???

theboydiddy

Most of the time (from what I have been looking) you don't really save much. People always try to make their money back to what they spent when first bought it.
Example- I saw 2 coilovers for sales. One with 3K miles the other with about 15K i believe. Can't quite remember the brand names now but I remember checking the retail prices and it was only $200 difference on them with 0 miles on them. I have a friend that bought used coils and after a month of used they broke on him (he said.) Rims as long as they looking good I see no problem. Tires and others ? Not so sure. I just have the feeling that those are used parts. Someone beat on them as I'd like to when I have mine. Therefore they may not perform well as I'd like to. People buy because it may save $200 or more, but soon enough will need to service it.
I don't know. That's the feeling I have. Perhaps I'm wrong but that's why I asked you guys viewpoint in to begin with.

SouthArk370Z

As others have said, it depends on what parts you are talking about. For parts that wear and/or receive a lot of stress and/or are critical for safe operation, your worries are justified. For those parts that don't really wear (eg, body and interior panels, tower braces, intake, exhaust, &c) there's nothing wrong with used/remanufactured/refurbished.

You're not wrong but I think you may be trying to carry it a bit too far. If you want new parts and can afford them, go for it. If you are on a budget, don't be afraid of "pre-owned" parts, keeping in mind the exceptions above. Of course you need to verify that they are in good condition before buying and don't over pay just because the seller has some sentimental attachment or unreasonable expectations.

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