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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RC51, Apr 21, 2009.

  1. Apr 21, 2009 at 2:44 PM
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    RC51

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    I found a place to get painted grills for $105. That's good right. He said if I get 5 are more he will do it for $85 or $80.
     
  2. Apr 21, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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    DDD

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    This thread title sucks.
     
  3. Apr 21, 2009 at 2:50 PM
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    u mean he will paint your existing one @ that price or he can get an entire new oem grille for that price?
     
  4. Apr 21, 2009 at 2:54 PM
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    hmmm i did mine for $3.49.
     
  5. Apr 21, 2009 at 2:58 PM
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    RC51

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    New oem
     
  6. Apr 21, 2009 at 3:03 PM
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    OEM grilles have a list price of $264.
    Discounted at $194.
    I know because I bought one today.
    $85 for a new OEM grille sounds fishy or hot.
     
  7. Apr 21, 2009 at 3:05 PM
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    vtragweed

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  8. Apr 21, 2009 at 3:19 PM
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    RC51

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    It was at Keystone automotive, aftermarket parts. One of my customers pulled it up for me. I did not have the $ but I will get it soon. He said most of the bodyshops get their parts from them. He gave me a catalog and I saw it on his computer. The 85 was for 5 or more. I'll go back ASAP and see if it is to good to be true.
     
  9. Apr 21, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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    Ok,aftermarket I can believe.:)
     
  10. Apr 21, 2009 at 3:23 PM
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    So will the aftermarket suck?
     
  11. Apr 21, 2009 at 3:26 PM
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    Just look in the back of the book and saw oem recycled.
     
  12. Apr 21, 2009 at 3:27 PM
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    It seems some parts are good and some aren't as good.
    It's a roll of the dice.
    I like true OEM body replacement parts but that's me.:)
     
  13. Apr 21, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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    TRDguyKC

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    im sure if its an aftermarket grille surround it will be fine as far as quality is concerned. plastic is plastic. I prefer OEM too but for $85 i could live with an aftermarket one.

    Let us know what else you find. If its truly $85 then im in as i will be attempting the RGM soon.
     
  14. Apr 21, 2009 at 4:32 PM
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  15. Apr 21, 2009 at 4:41 PM
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    I'll try to go by tomorrow. But the 85 was for 5 or more. So if it looks good I'll let you know.
     
  16. Apr 21, 2009 at 4:43 PM
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    I'd buy a super white for $85..... But I gotta know more.
     
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  18. Apr 21, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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    I will ask about shipping.
     

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