3G Protege: Variable Intermittent Wipers
November-20th-2002, 07:08 PM
#31
Protege Owner
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 731
I ordered mine from www.mazdastuff.com for $76.00 plus $5.00 S/H... my dealer wanted over $100 for the module. Should be here next week.
Here's a recap of my conversation with the parts guy at the dealership...
"I would like to order a Mazda part"
"What car do you have?"
"I have a Protege5, but I also have the part number."
"What is it?"
"GE6V-66-128"
"OK, one minute"
"OK"
"That part is not for a Protege"
"I know, I still want to order it"
"But it's not for your car"
"I know, I still want it"
"We can't order it if it's not for your car"
"But it doesn't matter what car it's for, I still want it"
"But it doesn't go in the car you have"
"Oohh... you wanted to know what car I am putting this in... my GFs MPV"
"Oh, OK then we can order it"
the I heard the price and decided to drop a line to the folks at MazdaStuff. A much better deal and I did not have the explain why I wanted the part
Here's a recap of my conversation with the parts guy at the dealership...
"I would like to order a Mazda part"
"What car do you have?"
"I have a Protege5, but I also have the part number."
"What is it?"
"GE6V-66-128"
"OK, one minute"
"OK"
"That part is not for a Protege"
"I know, I still want to order it"
"But it's not for your car"
"I know, I still want it"
"We can't order it if it's not for your car"
"But it doesn't matter what car it's for, I still want it"
"But it doesn't go in the car you have"
"Oohh... you wanted to know what car I am putting this in... my GFs MPV"
"Oh, OK then we can order it"
the I heard the price and decided to drop a line to the folks at MazdaStuff. A much better deal and I did not have the explain why I wanted the part
November-20th-2002, 07:29 PM
#32
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Re: Let me get mine first
Originally posted by jrodhotrod
Jim, Could you get one for me too. For those guys that are wondering this is a good deal, I just called a local dealer and they wanted $118.40 + Tax! I'll send you an email as well.
Thanks!
Jim, Could you get one for me too. For those guys that are wondering this is a good deal, I just called a local dealer and they wanted $118.40 + Tax! I'll send you an email as well.
Thanks!
It sounds like JJB's plan is best for you. I can't get it for you any cheaper. Give Mazdastuff a try first. If that doesn't pan out, let me know.
Jim
November-20th-2002, 08:05 PM
#34
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Posts: 129
Originally posted by JJB
I ordered mine from www.mazdastuff.com for $76.00 plus $5.00 S/H... my dealer wanted over $100 for the module. Should be here next week.
Here's a recap of my conversation with the parts guy at the dealership...
"I would like to order a Mazda part"
"What car do you have?"
"I have a Protege5, but I also have the part number."
"What is it?"
"GE6V-66-128"
"OK, one minute"
"OK"
"That part is not for a Protege"
"I know, I still want to order it"
"But it's not for your car"
"I know, I still want it"
"We can't order it if it's not for your car"
"But it doesn't matter what car it's for, I still want it"
"But it doesn't go in the car you have"
"Oohh... you wanted to know what car I am putting this in... my GFs MPV"
"Oh, OK then we can order it"
the I heard the price and decided to drop a line to the folks at MazdaStuff. A much better deal and I did not have the explain why I wanted the part
I ordered mine from www.mazdastuff.com for $76.00 plus $5.00 S/H... my dealer wanted over $100 for the module. Should be here next week.
Here's a recap of my conversation with the parts guy at the dealership...
"I would like to order a Mazda part"
"What car do you have?"
"I have a Protege5, but I also have the part number."
"What is it?"
"GE6V-66-128"
"OK, one minute"
"OK"
"That part is not for a Protege"
"I know, I still want to order it"
"But it's not for your car"
"I know, I still want it"
"We can't order it if it's not for your car"
"But it doesn't matter what car it's for, I still want it"
"But it doesn't go in the car you have"
"Oohh... you wanted to know what car I am putting this in... my GFs MPV"
"Oh, OK then we can order it"
the I heard the price and decided to drop a line to the folks at MazdaStuff. A much better deal and I did not have the explain why I wanted the part
That conversion with your parts department is some funny/all too true/sad stuff, sounds all too familiar.
November-20th-2002, 08:43 PM
#39
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Posts: 129
Originally posted by MackDaddy
It's the truth!!! Come on, $118 for a damn wiper stalk. Mazda dealers who charge this much should be ashamed of themselves.
If you happen to pay this price, at least ask for a reach around.
It's the truth!!! Come on, $118 for a damn wiper stalk. Mazda dealers who charge this much should be ashamed of themselves.
If you happen to pay this price, at least ask for a reach around.
November-20th-2002, 08:45 PM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally posted by jrodhotrod
Amen... I couldn't believe it when the guy told me the price on the phone. How they can charge $118, when someone elses dealer said list was $108 is beyond me. I'll be checking out MazdaStuff.com first for all my parts needs from here on out.
Amen... I couldn't believe it when the guy told me the price on the phone. How they can charge $118, when someone elses dealer said list was $108 is beyond me. I'll be checking out MazdaStuff.com first for all my parts needs from here on out.
Take care,
Jim
November-21st-2002, 10:24 AM
#44
Always Flippin The Game
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: DFW, Texas
Posts: 558
Good info. Another great mod I HIGHLY recoommend is the PIAA Super Silicone Wipers. They are costly, but there's nothing like driving through a downpour, and not having to turn your wiper on at all!! Every wipe of the blade is like a new coat of Rain X. I have had them since about Apil, and love them!!! You can get them from Nopi I have the Carbon Fiber Blades (Not real Carbon Fiber!).
November-21st-2002, 11:19 AM
#45
Protege Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Boston
Posts: 292
I just ordered mine from Mazdastuff.com, I ended up calling them, that is the nicest parts department I have ever dealt with. They are out of stock and have to order them, so you may want to to call today and get in with that order.