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I'm kind of going the route that @OGBeno is suggesting. I started ordering parts from my local dealer and they quickly started giving me a 20 percent discount. Once you factor in the shipping costs for Amayama, partsouq, and McGeorge it's pretty close. I'm willing to throw a few bucks to help a local business and they know me by sight now. I still price compare, though.
Some things are no brainers to price compare for Stateside folks.
Steering gear box (44110-60212), you buy from Partsouq.
McGeorge Toyota $2957 + shipping + sales tax for most
Partsouq $1767 + shipping
1FZ-FE short block (11400-66041) you buy from your local Toyota parts counter because some do in fact compete for your business.
Boch Toyota $3487 + $622 = $4109 shipped to CA (refund/exchange a real prob)
My local Toyota parts $3487 + $331 tax = $3818
Overseas vendors not even worth quoting
Assuming you've got a good relationship locally, your Toyota parts counter is in the catbird seat along the inventory accuracy, availability, shipping time frame and potential remediation fronts. One exception may be online ordering convenience. Partsouq has got this nailed.
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