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Old 03-27-2017, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BiscuitEmbryo
If it came from China, chances are it was not OEM. China is famous for their knockoffs of everything, like all of the grills and rear spoilers you can get for ridiculously cheap prices.
The seller I bought it from has a shop that sells OEM Audi parts. It had the Audi/VW/Skoda/seat logo on the back with the same part number. It might be a knock off but it felt exactly like the original one, build quality-wise and it works perfectly.
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Could this be the same company that charges $60 for a USB cable that one could get for $3 anywhere else?
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Old 03-27-2017, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BiscuitEmbryo
How could the Allroad version cost $56 but the A4 only $20? Lower availability maybe. Did you check other retailers? Perhaps one with better shipping charges? Europa Parts only charged me $5.42 shipping for the A4 plate filler.
Don't know why the difference in cost. I didn't check other retailers. List price is $38.00 each......Audi Parts | audionlineparts.com.
I honestly think this thing should even cost $5.00 each.
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Old 03-27-2017, 06:21 PM
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haha when I still had my b6, I bought two b5 s4 calipers and decided to rebuild them before installation... the rebuild kits were about 15-20 each on ebay and for the bleeder screw, i did not want to cheap out due to safety concerns.. so I went to audi...

23$ EACH + tax.. picked up my jaw and ordered it anways.....

I think it's audi ...
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Old 03-27-2017, 06:23 PM
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Could this be the same company that charges $60 for a USB cable that one could get for $3 anywhere else?
Yes, it could, Kevin.
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Old 03-27-2017, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by farmerjones
It is a blatant rip-off and causes some very "ill-will feelings" from their owners. Why they choose to do this on such rudimentary parts is beyond me. i needed 4 small plastic covers on the inside of my TT for a project I did.....$56 EACH! I ordered the identical thing from China and had it shipped across the ocean for $12...for all 4! I understand the need for profit and for markup, but this just reeks of pure greed. I mean....4 little plastic do-dads and I had payed 20% of a $1000 headlight assembly?!?!? It's not just you that is kind of taken back and irritated....
I agree, why the huge, huge markup on a simple piece of plastic? I like Audis - this is my 5th one and like the dealerships. And again, they need to make a healthy profit to stay and grow in business, but these are those littel things that do cause, as you mention "ill will" and may in fact turn some people off to the brand. I really am considering sending those parts right back to the dealer - just on principle, but I prorbably won't - kind of cutting your nose to spite your face.

Having said that, I'm also a member of the Macan forum and one of the most irritating issues is the very high cost of basic maintence - some dealers asking $300.00 and more for an oil change.
High cost of routine service at Porsche - Porsche Macan Forum
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Originally Posted by SYMAWD
If it makes you feel any better, the 2 thin strips for the Q7 are $100.
The Black Optics Packages ones are even more.
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The high cost is artificial.

Its because Audi dont want to supply small, insignificant parts like that. To Audi, saying something is available is more valuable than actually making it available.

They're hoping you'll buy it from someone else and not bother them with it.

Its the same reason the USB cables are so expensive.
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