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Old 07-31-09, 09:24 AM
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Question Where do you guys buy most of your OEM Lexus parts from?

I guess I should be asking this since in the near future I’ll be buying a lot of OEM Lexus parts for my various projects. I know Sewell is a sponsor on here but do they really have the best discounted prices? Carson?

I’m looking for a website that I can order at DISCOUNTED prices off list, preferably with no sales tax and free shipping!

Where do you guys go? Is the local dealer the best / worst place? I’m assuming they charge the most.

Looking to buy OEM front grill, “F” sport logo, black chrome badges, etc…….


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I haven't bought any yet but the prices at Sewell Lexus in Texas seem to be pretty good. Today is the last day to receive 20% off F-sport parts from Lexus.
Old 07-31-09, 09:50 AM
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Westminster and Sewell are the best sources.

Damn Rick, you're just looking for those "grinding" deals aren't ya? Come on, don't be cheap!
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Hey Rick,

The CA retailers will charge you TAX for sure...

The out of state will be tax free, but then you have shipping charges..

So just depends what you’re buying and which way comes out more "cost efficient", to say the least..

If you have a wholesale account with a local dealer, then that might help as well.

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thanks for the input guys.....hehe yes I'm asian and I'm cheap but I don't sell t-shirts...hahaha (Inside joke ~ have you guys seen the Russell Peters stand up comedy?)

I wonder if the buying the F-badge qualifies for 20% off? I will call Sewell first since they are in Texas ~ would love to get the black chrome badge kit too!


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Hey Rick
what you mean by f sport logo???
Old 07-31-09, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by s4play
thanks for the input guys.....hehe yes I'm asian and I'm cheap but I don't sell t-shirts...hahaha (Inside joke ~ have you guys seen the Russell Peters stand up comedy?)

I wonder if the buying the F-badge qualifies for 20% off? I will call Sewell first since they are in Texas ~ would love to get the black chrome badge kit too!


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Russell Peters is "Fon-tos-tic" LOL!

F badge is considered collision replacement parts so no the 20% does not apply. Only to qualified "F-Sport" accessories. See link in my sig below.
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if you have some time you could always just paint ur badges black. not too hard and if you mess up you were going to buy them anyways so nothing to lose.
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Originally Posted by john37
if you have some time you could always just paint ur badges black. not too hard and if you mess up you were going to buy them anyways so nothing to lose.
Removal and paint is easy so that's not what I'm worried about. I just don't want to take the time to cut each piece of double sided tape again to put back on the car....hahaha (Call me lazy)
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Asians are not Cheap!!! they just spend more wisely, How the heck do you think I can afford an IsF? lol Cheap ppl dont drive IsF
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