Cruiser Dan and Beno?

[Gray Rider]

I have been off-site for awhile, but, has Cruiser Dan retired from the parts supplying endeavor that he used to be famous for? Also, what about Beno?

 

[Comet]

Dan was last seen at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum but not on the Wednesday I was there this past year. Beno is around somewhere.

 

[Gray Rider]

Dan was last seen at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum but not on the Wednesday I was there this past year. Beno is around somewhere.

Ok, I should rephrase the thought. If one wanted to buy parts at a 20% discount, then where would one go?

 

[thatcabledude]

You’re on your own.

 

[ajax1]

I go to my local dealer and they give me about 20 to 25 percent. Or buy online from Olathe or Stevenson Toyota in Denver , partsque is good as well.

 

[COYS]

partsque is good as well.

Are they still providing competitive discounts post NAFTA or did it never matter since they resell Toyota/Japanese parts?

 

[OGBeno]

Both Dan and I have retired from providing parts support to the MUD community.

I don’t know whom you’d go to now if you wanted a real parts professional in the Toyota world.

Best.
Onur

 

[cartercd]

Besides Toyota dealerships, what other 'authoritative' parts sources are there for 80's?

I must admit to rarely, if ever, approaching a dealership to ask about parts. For anyone 'in the know' do dealers have access to internal Toyota inventory systems to look up 'live' parts stock status, price, availability, etc.? Local dealerships don't always have easy ways to forward lists of...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[Comet]

McGeorge Toyota in Richmond, VA.

 

[truthdetector]

I have had really good luck with Marietta Toyota Toyota Parts and Accessories Online - Marietta Toyota in Marietta, GA - https://parts.mariettatoyota.com in terms of pricing and accuracy of whether or not the part is available. There is often a FREESHIP code active as well.

I'm sure there are others that operate the same way, but this is the one that I discovered during last year's awesome parts sale.

 

[davedave]

I have had really good luck with Marietta Toyota Toyota Parts and Accessories Online - Marietta Toyota in Marietta, GA - https://parts.mariettatoyota.com in terms of pricing and accuracy of whether or not the part is available. There is often a FREESHIP code active as well.

I'm sure there are others that operate the same way, but this is the one that I discovered during last year's awesome parts sale.

I use Marietta Toyota as well. I’ve had great experiences with Matt who runs the parts dept there.

 

[REKCUT]

Do a google search of discount toyota parts. Many dealers offer online discount.

 

[bhsdriller]

McGeorge or Partsouq but you're on your own with part numbers

 

[jonheld]

McGeorge or Partsouq but you're on your own with part numbers

Part numbers are easy to find on Partsouq. Just enter your VIN and go.

 

[desmocruiser]

You’re on your own.

Well said!

For a strong OEM selection, top quality aftermarket alternatives, and 1st class service @cruiseroutfit is tough to beat and much of Mud’s go to.

 

[KLF]

McGeorge Toyota in Richmond, VA.

I've used them many times, their website confirms the part number with your VIN. If anything seems out of order, they will call you (a real person) to confirm.

 

[DSRTRDR]

I have had good experience with Genuine OEM Toyota Parts and Accessories Online - Toyota Parts Deal - https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/ and Genuine OEM Lexus Parts and Accessories Online - Lexus Parts Now - https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/ - same vendor, actually - not the cheapest on every single part, but I use them when I have bigger orders

I second the recommendation of partsouq - they sure pack their stuff very well

and as for ordering on Amazon: Bell Lexus knows what they are doing - I have swung by there in person, too

Right Toyota in Scottsdale gives good discounts to Arizona Copper State Cruisers, not sure whether they extend that to MUD members - @murf would know

 

[Dparo]

I took some online McGeorge pricing to my local dealership parts manager. I asked him if I bought a lot if he would match. He does. I have right around 25% off, I can't remember the code they use. Actually their price is a slight bit above McGeorge but I don't have to pay shipping. I dropped $5k for small basic parts for my 80 refresh the last couple of months. Seals, hoses, trim pieces add up fast.

 

[Gray Rider]

You’re on your own.

Some things never
change.....

 

[Gray Rider]

Thanks to all for the input!