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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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So i have 3 things that I'm ordering:
Spoon style mirrors (manual)
New gauge cluster (with tach)
Stock front light housings

so i found all three on eBay and i was wondering if you guys would go the ebay route for smaller parts such as those three.

thanks in advanced.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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ebay isnt all that if you know who your dealing with and are buying genuine parts. and some parts you just cant find so theres ebay thats a cool route
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Alright, i think ill just order them. I Guess if anything goes bad its like 200 total so its not a huge loss, but it would still suck pretty bad.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Just don't go the super cheap route on parts. When I ordered my "spoon style mirrors" for my EF back in the day I paid about $120 for them and they were perfect fitment. I had to purchase some cheap mirrors to throw on my EK to sell and bought the $40 ones and they were horrible. They didn't line up at all, had no seal, and let wind in like crazy.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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My car is held together with nothing but eBay parts.
So yeah, its a Yay for me.


My Spoon style mirrors fit PERFECT.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Really all depends on the seller. Be sure to Check the feedback rating.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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a yay but be extra careful to whom you are dealing
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Default Re: ebay parts? yay or ney?

Originally Posted by wetzelpretzel42
So i have 3 things that I'm ordering:
Spoon style mirrors (manual)
New gauge cluster (with tach)
Stock front light housings
mirrors id stay away from, even real ones have problems being functional.
cluster? yes, if its stock...
maybe, do u want oem ones?
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Mirrors, there are some that fit fine, but beware of manual ones since you'll have to reach out the window to adjust the glass pane itself. I don't think it's a big deal though.

Cluster, only if you know it's good.

Stock headlights, can't go wrong.

I've bought lots of parts off of eBay and see nothing wrong with it. It's a good place to get the same parts you'd buy otherwise at a cheaper price and it's a little more secure than buying from some random person or website.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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^^^ i hear that alot abt spoon mirrors.i cant see otta my passenger spoon mirrors ****in pos lol
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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with ebay you go in to the deal not always knowing what you are buying but as a huge user of ebay you will def save a lot of money taking that route use you best judgement
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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in order of ease and budget:

Junkyard > Ebay > Autopart E-tailer
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Linked
in order of ease and budget:

Junkyard > Ebay > Autopart E-tailer
Not really. I don't know about where you live, but around here Hondas/Acuras are pretty much sold before they make it off the tow truck. Not to mention a lot of times they want close to OEM prices on parts. Not to mention it's a lot more of an "ease" to sit at your computer and look on eBay.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:55 AM
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some parts are good, most bad
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 04:23 AM
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u can get away with some ebay parts just buy from a seller with a good rating but i would buy from somewhere else rather then ebay but thats just my taste
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 05:43 AM
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I am ebayDM lol,
No My car has pretty much all ebay stuff.
Strut bars
Amber corners
HIDS
Carbon Duck bill.
I do have a seibon hood...
but anyways its up to you I just went the cheaper route so I can put money in my motor!
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 05:50 AM
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ebay ftmfreaknw
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