I Think I Was Ripped Off

[jon1000]

My Toyota dealership wanted $30.25 for a thermostat and $10.00 for a gasket. I paid it because the weather was warm and I wanted to get it done. My local auto parts stores didn't carry OEM but the thermostats they were selling were closer to $12.00. Was I ripped off?

[Mister_Perkins]

Originally Posted by jon1000

My Toyota dealership wanted $30.25 for a thermostat and $10.00 for a gasket. I paid it because the weather was warm and I wanted to get it done. My local auto parts stores didn't carry OEM but the thermostats they were selling were closer to $12.00. Was I ripped off?

Dealer is always more expensive

But its Original Equipment, so you know it should work like its supposed to.

[LittleWhiteBubble]

I rebuilt the shifter on my ranger 2 weeks ago. I had to get some washers and 2 plastic spacers and it cost me almost 80 bucks. Gotta love dealer only parts....

[Mister_Perkins]

Originally Posted by LittleWhiteBubble

I rebuilt the shifter on my ranger 2 weeks ago. I had to get some washers and 2 plastic spacers and it cost me almost 80 bucks. Gotta love dealer only parts....

snap-on didn't carry the spacers? They usually have weird parts like that

[Nervous]

You were. Check prices at online dealers, for example partznet.com

[Mister_Perkins]

Originally Posted by jon1000

My Toyota dealership wanted $30.25 for a thermostat and $10.00 for a gasket. I paid it because the weather was warm and I wanted to get it done. My local auto parts stores didn't carry OEM but the thermostats they were selling were closer to $12.00. Was I ripped off?

Seems as though Nervous is correct. I'm listing $16.18 for the thermostat and $4.18 for the gasket on ToyotaPartsCenter.com

https://www.toyotapartscenter.net/19...amryparts.html

[BMR]

Originally Posted by Mister_Perkins

Dealer is always more expensive

But its Original Equipment, so you know it should work like its supposed to.

^+1!!

I've had so many bad experiences with aftermarket thermostats I won't use anything but OEM. Well worth the extra $.

[Nervous]

partznet.com and the link Mr.Perkins gave - also OEM. But twice cheaper.

[fenixus]

Originally Posted by jon1000

Was I ripped off?

nah, it's a normal dealer pricing (MSRP) when you need something quick over the counter
at least they had it in stock ... my local dealer almost never has what I need and need to special order (2 days wait time).

[Zembonez]

They aren't called stealerships for nothing.

[N/A Camry Sleeper]

Originally Posted by Zembonez

They aren't called stealerships for nothing.

Gotta love the people who run them too...my personal favorite

By the way - I tossed the cigarette lighter and am enjoying the .005 seconds off my 0-60 time!!!!

[Zembonez]

Originally Posted by N/A Camry Sleeper

Gotta love the people who run them too...my personal favorite

By the way - I tossed the cigarette lighter and am enjoying the .005 seconds off my 0-60 time!!!!

EXCELLENCE!

[ty**20]

check this seller on ebay. he sells oem camry themostat and gasket and oem radiator hoses. this guy stuff is legit.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/thetrdsh...=&_trksid=m270

[reluctantmechanic]

Originally Posted by N/A Camry Sleeper

Gotta love the people who run them too...my personal favorite

By the way - I tossed the cigarette lighter and am enjoying the .005 seconds off my 0-60 time!!!!

blowing milk out my nose funny....KEEP LOSING WEIGHT AND KEEPING US POSTED!!!!

[dave1811]

My local dealership was like your pricing. I didn't need them right then and had a few days. Got the OEM thermostat for $14.65 and the gasket (water inlet) for $3.89. The local dealer didn't have the gasket in stock, had to order it. Got mine from Toyotapartszone.com.

Good place for future orders.