Grill asmbly: Experience w/ Partsgeek.com? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Boost Addicted · 02-24-2010, 11:38 AM

Hey guys!

Unfortunately, yesterday, the yaris (2008 Sedan) was in a (literally) 2mph fender bender.. Hit the back of a Kia Rondo. No harm at all done to the Rondo, but the front grill assembly on the yaris was destroyed.

I found the part on www.partsgeek.com for $30, with $10 shipping. My only concern with this is that its THE cheapest place, even over ebay and Keystone Automotive. Ebay's got em' for about $60, while KSA has them for $95 (though they said it was ''aftermarket'').

Wondering if Partsgeek should be trusted.. A google search showed 8.5/10 customer satisfaction, but I want to double check.

Thanks!

Boost Addicted · 02-24-2010, 11:57 AM

Also been searching their website for VW parts just to see prices (I'm actually a VW guy, my girlfriend has the Yaris) and their parts have been generally OVER priced for 1.8T parts.

33OH · 02-24-2010, 12:04 PM

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/PartsGeek
http://www.mx6.com/forums/lounge/233...om-anyone.html
http://reviews.pricegrabber.com/partsgeekcom/r/11551/

Never used them myself, but sounds legit.

Have you checked into anything aftermarket? http://shop.microimageonline.com/SED...rill-SMG-1.htm

Boost Addicted · 02-24-2010, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the reply Ryan! i think that's the site I found via Google, most everyone seems to be impressed. Just a few people who were unpleased.

Thanks!

33OH · 02-24-2010, 12:08 PM

Just edited my post and found a few more. :)

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 02-24-2010, 12:10 PM

http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388

TRY HERE.....

Boost Addicted · 02-24-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryank

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/PartsGeek
http://www.mx6.com/forums/lounge/233...om-anyone.html
http://reviews.pricegrabber.com/partsgeekcom/r/11551/

Never used them myself, but sounds legit.

Have you checked into anything aftermarket? http://shop.microimageonline.com/SED...rill-SMG-1.htm

Thanks for looking even more! I haven't looked into anything aftermarket cause my girlfriend is short on cash, and she likes the stock look haha. I'm all for aftermarket, but the most shes let me do to her car so far is mud flaps and the billet aluminum TRD shift knob haha. Thanks though!

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLAZINBLUEVITZ

http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388

TRY HERE.....

Wow, now I'm really confused. The site you supplied has the ''lower'' grill assembly for $24 (MSRP price is the same as partsgeek.com). Partsgeek.com has what says ''upper'' grill assembly for $30. It shows the same piece thats broken on her yaris, but on rocklandtoyota.com, the illustration for the ''upper'' grill shows the same piece... Only its $107.

Basically, one site has the part listed for $30, the other for $107... The most expensive price so far (checked ebay and keystone).

Now I have to wonder if partsgeek mis-labeled their parts? I'm lost. Someone help me please lol!

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200..._assembly.html

Third one down for the upper

http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388

BLAZINBLUEVITZ · 02-24-2010, 02:18 PM

that upper grill on your sedan is PAINTED hence why its much more than the lower grill on the rockland toyota site. the partsgeek price is for a BLACK only upper grill....

Boost Addicted · 02-24-2010, 02:22 PM

Thank you!

I go to school for automotive tech/body, so I have access to free (minus materials) painting.

But let me just clarify.. For the upper grille assembly only...

Partsgeek is the same as racelandtoyta, the only difference is painted and non painted?

02-24-2010, 11:38 AM	#1
Boost Addicted Drives: 2008 Yaris 5spd, 2005 GLI 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albany NY Posts: 33	Grill asmbly: Experience w/ Partsgeek.com? Hey guys! Unfortunately, yesterday, the yaris (2008 Sedan) was in a (literally) 2mph fender bender.. Hit the back of a Kia Rondo. No harm at all done to the Rondo, but the front grill assembly on the yaris was destroyed. I found the part on www.partsgeek.com for $30, with $10 shipping. My only concern with this is that its THE cheapest place, even over ebay and Keystone Automotive. Ebay's got em' for about $60, while KSA has them for $95 (though they said it was ''aftermarket''). Wondering if Partsgeek should be trusted.. A google search showed 8.5/10 customer satisfaction, but I want to double check. Thanks!

02-24-2010, 12:10 PM	#6
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TRY HERE..... __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

02-24-2010, 02:18 PM	#8
BLAZINBLUEVITZ View User's Garage Drives: 2007 YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 1,275	that upper grill on your sedan is PAINTED hence why its much more than the lower grill on the rockland toyota site. the partsgeek price is for a BLACK only upper grill.... __________________ EVERYBODY EVENTUALLY COMES BACK TO YARISWORLD......

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02-24-2010, 11:57 AM	#2
Boost Addicted Drives: 2008 Yaris 5spd, 2005 GLI 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albany NY Posts: 33	Also been searching their website for VW parts just to see prices (I'm actually a VW guy, my girlfriend has the Yaris) and their parts have been generally OVER priced for 1.8T parts.

02-24-2010, 12:04 PM	#3
33OH Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dover, Ohio Posts: 7,606	http://www.resellerratings.com/store/PartsGeek http://www.mx6.com/forums/lounge/233...om-anyone.html http://reviews.pricegrabber.com/partsgeekcom/r/11551/ Never used them myself, but sounds legit. Have you checked into anything aftermarket? http://shop.microimageonline.com/SED...rill-SMG-1.htm

02-24-2010, 12:08 PM	#4
Boost Addicted Drives: 2008 Yaris 5spd, 2005 GLI 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albany NY Posts: 33	Thanks for the reply Ryan! i think that's the site I found via Google, most everyone seems to be impressed. Just a few people who were unpleased. Thanks!

02-24-2010, 02:22 PM	#9
Boost Addicted Drives: 2008 Yaris 5spd, 2005 GLI 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Albany NY Posts: 33	Thank you! I go to school for automotive tech/body, so I have access to free (minus materials) painting. But let me just clarify.. For the upper grille assembly only... Partsgeek is the same as racelandtoyta, the only difference is painted and non painted?