JR_Rider

I wanted to see what everybody's thoughts were on used parts vs. aftermarket parts? I was in the market for a lip spoiler and noticed the OEM were over $400 new which was crazy. I was about to pull the trigger on an aftermarket spoiler I found on Ebay that I found for $80, when I thought to check my favorite resource for used car parts, car-part.com. They had a number of spoilers for our car listed and the one I purchased was $85. As it turns out, the one I purchased was brand new actually and was the OEM piece. Although it's gray, its not my shade so I planned of having it painted anyway. Have you all thought about using used parts instead of OEM on things like this?

MC MiYoung3269

I'm an OEM person and wouldn't go aftermarket unless I have to. That goes for used parts as well. Unless you want to be all gap nation like Ed But I guess it all depends on what you're buying.

Not too long ago I needed a new rack and pinion for my Odyssey and bought a used rack from a salvage yard instead of a re manufactured one that was of equal cost.

dallison

Used parts are a great resource sometimes. That crap on fleabay is just that sometimes, crap.