Avoid/Beware of eBay seller Deutsche Parts USA. - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

RandallNeighbour · 08-02-2009, 05:29 AM

Derb, I finally check one of my front drop links. Cracked.

I'm going to email them through eBay and ask for replacements. I don't know though if I want to put their replacements on the car just to see it happen again if the bushing material is the same as the ones I have on the car now. I'd rather buy OEM ones for a little more and not be concerned for a few years.

I'd love opinions though... put Deutchse parts replacements on if they send them to me, or go back to OEM?

derb · 08-02-2009, 07:46 AM

Randall, good luck getting them to respond. They haven't returned my emails. If you do manage to get a new pair from them I'd put them on- can't hurt to use them until they fail. Then get some OEMs.
I was wondering if heat shrink tubing would work over the boots.

BTW, they are still selling these links on eBay.

RandallNeighbour · 08-02-2009, 06:57 PM

Heard back from Deutsche Parts USA through eBay. They said they'd be happy to replace all four of my drop links, even out of warranty (1 year).

Derb, I'm wondering if they ever got your messages.

I will report back when I actually get them.

rd400rz · 08-07-2009, 06:21 PM

I am a power seller on eBay since 2003 ,He emailed me back and said the drop links were out of warranty since they were over a year old so he would do nothing for me, I can not believe he said or will replace all yours for free

derb · 08-07-2009, 06:56 PM

I got no response from them to an eBay message last Sunday. Maybe Randall was nicer in his request. Like I said in an earlier post, I did initially get a replacement pair but one of them had a torn boot right out of the package. They didn't want it back and said they were going to contact their supplier regarding the failures. I didn't even ask for all four to be replaced because the rear ones were past 1 year when I noticed that they had failed.
I'm glad for Randall (he hasn't got the replacements yet), but these guys suck.

silver2syllable · 08-25-2009, 09:23 PM

I am new to this 986 forum. After reading other post speaking about Ebay, I can't disagree with many complainment you have gotten here and will get if you never order there.

I have got information from another Porsche owner whom referred me to Sunset Porsche. I was very happy with overall in this dealer. I am sure you will too....

During the start of the summer, I had to get alarm box and new key fob for my Porsche. I took it down to local dealership. I was told it would cost me $500 for alarm box and $200 key fob plus $135 to programmed the both items. Total $835 plus tax.

I was not too happy with this. I went to Sunset Porsche bought alarm box $250 and key fob $96. I took it back to same dealership and had it program there for $135. Total $481

Keep in mind, Sunset Porsche only sell OEM product. I am very much happy of the service and product I have gotten from Sunset Porsche. Not to mention Ebay, I won't be getting the OEM product in good condition and a lot of more problem with Sellers.

If you all ever decided to get any parts for your Porsche, give Sunset Porsche a call. You will be glad you did. I have no trouble with any of my recent purchases.

rd400rz · 08-26-2009, 03:14 AM

I just checked that deutsche parts guy on ebay he has had 63 negatives and 59 neutrals for feedback in the past 12 months that's a lot for selling new parts really should not be much to complain about selling new stuff ,by the way I just bought a maf sensor for my 98 box ,sunset wanted $369 way expensive ,I bought it from ******************************** for $169 same bosh part #

silver2syllable · 08-26-2009, 09:30 AM

******************************** is less expensive as well. But, strange price

for maf sensor at Sunset Porsche. Have you ever consider getting it rebuilt? It only cost me $75 to get my MAF sensor rebuilt from an ASE certificate professional. I notice my MAF was a film thin type of sensor somewhat it got rebuilt at local ASE dealer. I was surprise I did not have to pay $300 for another MAF sensor. And I have no problem with it in last 9 months.

RandallNeighbour · 10-25-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rd400rz

I am a power seller on eBay since 2003 ,He emailed me back and said the drop links were out of warranty since they were over a year old so he would do nothing for me, I can not believe he said or will replace all yours for free

They sent me 2 free ones as my rears were not cracked, just the fronts.

I'm not that thrilled with them though. I'll put on factory ones or Tarrett's next time around.

t2-bxtrs · 10-25-2009, 01:45 PM

folks,
when are we going to learn ? just to save a few dollars....it's not worth the aggravation/frustration and Blood Pressure! .. save up for the legit parts and enjoy your toy...life is too short !

RandallNeighbour · 10-26-2009, 06:01 AM

The only reason I went with those drop links in the first place is they were advertised as OEM units... which they are not.

Plus, the Porsche ones suck and aren't much better.

mikstew · 06-06-2011, 04:57 PM

oh ****************, i just installed drop links from these guys. quality seemed good to be honest, but their service was atrocious. The salesperson was very rude.

If these things break in a week.....