You're right I wouldn't put used parts on my car but if I need a head,
console or other nonwearing item I would. I also swap parts which I like
even better.
Never blamed a vendor for high prices and some of the parts are still cheap
compared to some new cars. You're right, they need to make a living too.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "R Haug" <haugchiro@moscow.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 6:03 PM
Subject: Re: prices (was Rallye prices)
> I know I may be flamed but our vendors aren't the hobbyist.
> We are. If you want to use cheap junk or used parts on
> your car, go a head but don't blame the vendors for the
> prices.
> If you look at all of the other specialty car part prices, I
> think you will find similarities. Especially with the rare,
> hard to find pieces
> I for one would want the value of my car to rise as I use
> new parts on my 67.5's restoration. I'm just glad the parts
> are there so I can get my car completed. I have purchased
> parts from most of the vendors. I will buy more from Rallye,
> Ross, CDM, Fairlady Products or who ever has the part I need.
> If you compare the prices of the roadster parts to any other new
> car, the prices are not that far off.
>
> Bob
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