hey guys, i have a question...i just called AEM and was just inquiring about the CAI. at the end i asked the price they were charging for it, and they said 315!! what's up with that? i see people buying from other places for like 215 or what not. can you guys tell me what's goin on?

 

Sounds like they want you to visit one of their local dealers....

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
-Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Prolarg M-6 lamps
Planning: Comptech Headers, Sways, CAI

 

I just got a quote from a local garage, here in Vancouver, Canada.

AEM CAI + bypass valve...$425
install..................$80
14% tax(damn cdn govt)...$70

grand total out the door=$575 CAD

After the exchange rate, it roughly translates to $375 USD.

Would that be considered a good deal or am I getting ripped off?

 

Not only Ripped off, better say raped, skinned to death..

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Black, Eboney, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks.
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards,
- Winter mats,
- Trunk liner,
- Acura Spoiler.
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.

 

Well, look at it from this perspective factoring out the variances between US and Canada retail:

AEM CAI + bypass valve = approx. $275 USD

Install/labour...that figure is pretty much the standard up here so there's no way around it unless I do the install myself. And, I wouldn't trust myself doing anything technical beyond changing a bulb, checking tire pressure, and filling up gas...lol

Canadian taxes...14%(7% Provincial Sales Tax + 7% Goods & Services Tax)...fact of life in British Columbia...we get raped every single minute by the government. Sometimes, I do wish that I lived south of the border=)

 

Oh yeah, Candian taxes are history for me.

I am a Canadian too, used to live in Montreal. I moved to NH in May 1999.

Youppii here no sales tax nor state income taxes!!!! However, party does not last for too long The are intoducing new taxes soon!!!

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Black, Eboney, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks.
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards,
- Winter mats,
- Trunk liner,
- Acura Spoiler.
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.

 

Just get it from Tim
autocarparts.com


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Hollywood is back, and so is...

Miss "Jackie Black" Black on Black 2001 CLS
Tint | airbox gutted - waiting for AEM CAI| resonator replaced by straightpipe | 12" JL Audio sub
PIAA 19170s | spoiler


14.6185 at 96.09mph 1/4 mile - Take that Car&Driver!!

 

Anyone that is interested in the AEM CAI it looks like Tim is the best bet going in terms of price and dependability

http://www.AutoCarParts.Com

Chris

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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes

 

xephyr-u r 1 COOL dude! my new CAI rocks, BTW (thanks)

 

tax is 15% in ontario

 

SilverESS,

I am very happy to hear that Nothing makes me happier then satisfied customers. I do my best to address any and all issues in the best manner I can. So when I read posts of Happy Customers it really does make my day I have been curbing many urges to post Xephyr Performance CAI's adds in here with all of the AEM talk, but word of mouth is my best advertising - And you guys are smart enough to make the choice that suits your needs. Thanks again ... SilverESS drop me an email let me know how it looks , performs , sounds... Id love to post some more testamonials on my site

Best Luck to you !!

Chris Koncur
Xephyr Performance, LLC.

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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes

 

Xephyr,

Just waiting for the dyno news! Tomorrow is the dyno day, right ?

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Black, Ebony, 3.2 CL Type-S.
- Acura NAV.
- 3M clear bra (full front bumper, and side mirros)
- Wheels locks.
- Mooonroof visor
- Splash guards,
- Winter mats,
- Trunk liner,
- Acura Spoiler.
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator.
- PIAA 19169 road lamps.

 

Well as it is after midnight I guess technically your right... LOL just sounds off to say aloud.. But Yes Saturday is Dyno Day LOL

Ill try and post Sat night or Sun Morning

Chris
Xephyr Performance, LLC.

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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes