mitalub Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I’d like to replace two trip pieces that came scratched on my slightly used LGT, but am blown away at the price the dealer is going to charge: The faux-wood trim piece on the passenger side that runs along the center console up the side of the stereo: $164 The plastic flap / door above the radio that covers the compartment where a nav system would be located: $121 Labor: $150 Total: $435. How can the parts possibly cost so much? The flap is just a little piece of plastic for $121?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Those prices are unreal.. I want to swap the silver trim in my spec b for the faux wood in the LGT.. I haven't gotten any prices yet but I wouldn't even consider it for that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 A: Why can't you just do it yourself? B: http://www.subarugenuineparts.com Never buy from the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 You're shopping at a wrong place. Go here: fredbeansparts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power4 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I've scratched up the door above my radio too. Don't see any trim pieces like that on either site though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I've scratched up the door above my radio too. Don't see any trim pieces like that on either site though. Send Jeremy (forum name = FredBeansParts) a PM for a quote. Very easy guy to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin1657615274 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 try restoring an old car with genuine parts and you'll realize that those prices are about right. I mean nobody likes to pay them (and you should try to find the cheapest Subaru hookup possible, Fred Beans etc). But if you want it to fit right the first time and have a decent level of build quality you have to go OEM. On the search for a new DD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 For those prices you may as well get a set of the R Rev trim pieces... http://rrevsports.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin1657615274 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 except they probably don't fit as well as stock On the search for a new DD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmahh Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 1) Sleep with someone who works @ dealer 2) Enjoy parts @ cost ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokedoutv6 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 my father taught me at a young age, a little trim can cost you a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Tank Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 except they probably don't fit as well as stock R Rev makes top notch stuff (and for $1200 those pieces better fit f***ing perfect). I have the R Rev grill on my car and have some eyelids on the way. I have had good experience dealing with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Radio volume knob was $12 and change. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfrancz Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Dear Sir: We have a new to us Legacy with the trim ring and console plastic trim damaged by a previous owner. I read your links to stores and would appreciate any help you may offer finding the trim removal instructions in the forum or any explanation tips/tricks. I have ordered the replacemt parts. Thank you, pfrancz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Brother JazzyMT has some pretty good instructions for removing those trim pieces as part of his detailed installation write-up for his aux-in stereo mod. Go to the link below and then download the pdf instructions that he has linked. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/plug-n-play-aux-mod-2005-6cd-radios-18504.html?t=18504 Basically, you have to remove the storage bin between the seats, and work your way forward, next removing the bezel around the shifter and then those pieces you want to get to. Welcome to the Forum! Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 How can the parts possibly cost so much? The flap is just a little piece of plastic for $121?! Ditto what everybody else said: buy the parts from Fred Beans or one of the other online dealers and replace them yourself - its pretty easy. Very generally speaking, MSRP for replacement parts like those are roughly 10x the actual cost that the OEM (Subaru) pays for them. That mark-up goes towards the costs of storing the service parts for long periods of time and then shipping them to the dealership that needs them. Plus there is a hefty profit margin, of course! Seek first to understand, then to be understood. In other words: SEARCH before you post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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