Avoid/Beware of eBay seller Deutsche Parts USA.

[derb]

Last year I bought 2 sets of drop links from the eBay seller Deutsche Parts USA.
The rubber boots have cracked/torn on all four. Two were out of the stated one-year warranty. I emailed them on the pair that were still under warranty (by a month) and their response was that the boots can be replaced and it will take two weeks to order. No offer of replacement of the drop links. No response to my email about the damage that could already have taken place with dirt/etc getting to the exposed ball joint. No boots after two weeks. No reply to my emails.

[Blue-S]

Yes, stay away from DeutscheParts, and their "Hamburg Technic" parts line. I bought a Boxster water pump from them which (like all of their parts) is listed on Ebay as OEM. They did not mention the "Hamburg Technic" brand name on Ebay, probably because of its very poor reputation. Just Google "Hamburg Technic" to see what I mean. When I received the pump, it was clear that the metal impeller that they were so proud of was just a blantant copy of the original plastic impeller, but cast in metal. It even had the same mold marks as the stock plastic impeller.

The only positive thing I can say about them is that they promptly refunded my money (less shipping) when I sent the part back, still new in the box. They know exactly what they are doing: they provided the refund by voiding my Ebay purchase, presumably so that I could not leave any feedback on the shaky brand name and poor quality of the part.

[chaudanova]

I had a horrible experience with them too. I ordered an ignition switch from them. Turned out to be faulty part, and poor design. I sent it back with a pre-approved RMA number, and they never refunded me.

After contacting him to notify him of the situation, all he offered was "store credit" towards my next purchase. I wasted extra money on the paying for the original part, original shipping costs, along with return shipping... totally not cool..

[RandallNeighbour]

I've got their drop links all the way around too. Ever since Derb told me about his problem, I've been too pissed off to pull a wheel and have a look.

I bet mine are cracked too.

[shaman1204]

Whew! This is timely as I'm about to order some drop links. Where should I get replacements from? Sunset, Suncoast, etc?

[renzop]

As a superior alternative to these or the OEM Porsche drop links Tarret makes a great set of adjustable end links - very durable but pretty expensive. Suncoast carries them.

[Brucelee]

I stuck this thread to help others avoid this seller. IMO, Ebay does a poor job of this on their own.

Caveat Emptor.

[MIMA]

dang and i just bought pedals from that seller...

[vijen6]

Guess I am the newest victim of this outfit.

Bought 3 set of brake pad sensors from them directly .. as in not through eBay but paid through PayPal .. 12 sensors ( 6 fronts and 6 back ) for $90.

Box came and there was only 9 sensors ( 6 front 3 rear ). Contacted them but havenot heard back yet .. after reading this thread, I just filed a PayPal complaint. We will see how that goes.

[upfront559]

My personal parts arrived quickly as well as looked great. By asking sweetly, I was given replacements, but many of us are finding the bushings in their drop links begin to crack in less than a year of usual driving.

[ilikeching]

Hi, have anyone experienced with this item from DeutcheParts?
theres a lot of negative reviews from this seller here in forum, but the price is very low compared to other. coolant tank reservoir.

Thanks

Porsche 986 Boxster Engine Coolant Expansion Recovery Reservoir Tank 99610614708 | eBay

[Kurt V]

Originally Posted by ilikeching

Hi, have anyone experienced with this item from DeutcheParts?
theres a lot of negative reviews from this seller here in forum, but the price is very low compared to other. coolant tank reservoir.

Thanks

Porsche 986 Boxster Engine Coolant Expansion Recovery Reservoir Tank 99610614708 | eBay

You would seriously consider buying from this company after everything you have read in this thread? Oh because it is cheaper? Gee I guess there really is a sucker born every minute.

[Mark_T]

See? Barnum was right!

[ilikeching]

Yeah, ur probaly right, but as Pelican Parts refered: "the Boxster coolant reservoir is one of the worst design and solution evere made in car industry, they have redisigned the coolant and still it cracks"..... so if a non OEM manufacture produce same item may be a better quality, just like the Flat Six IMS retrofit. a non OEM supplier.

Originally Posted by Kurt V

You would seriously consider buying from this company after everything you have read in this thread? Oh because it is cheaper? Gee I guess there really is a sucker born every minute.

[southernstar]

Sorry but don't compare this company with one that attempts to upgrade parts for your Porsche! It is no doubt a cheap Chinese knock-off of the original made with suspect plastic. How well do you think it will hold up to various high heat and coolling cycles under pressure? My 2000 has its original expansion tank that is still going strong. When it does go, I will replace with a genuine Porsche part and hope to get another 13 years!

Brad

[RandallNeighbour]

The coolant tank reservoir is a very time-consuming piece to install. If you buy one that is inferior and you have to redo the work or pay someone to redo the work with a Porsche part, you will have lost all of your savings and then some by buying this cheaper part.

It's a gamble.

[Hummer-addict]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

The coolant tank reservoir is a very time-consuming piece to install. If you buy one that is inferior and you have to redo the work or pay someone to redo the work with a Porsche part, you will have lost all of your savings and then some by buying this cheaper part.

It's a gamble.

I'm going through this now...will only use Porsche parts from now on!

[Gelbster]

One more name to add to the "avoid" List S.V.B.Imports of Montrose Ca. They sell as "Arbosha" on Fleabay.Owners name is SHANT.
I shan't be doing business with him again !
Multiple fitting problems .
Drain nipple is blanked off by bad molding. Result is that when 'burping' the system, it overflows into the trunk !
After trying two tanks I gave up. Total waste of time & money.The 1 year warranty offered was 100% bogus. EBay of little help. Pelican is the best alternative. The 997 tanks look sturdier? Can they be modified to work in 986 ??

[Trey T]

Bought radiator fan from deutsch parts on eBay. The motor mount holes were not tapped as they described direct fit. The low speed resistor died w/in a month or two.

I have them neutral feedback bc I had to spend time mounting the fan. Should've given negative. The 1 yr warranty is a joke bc it takes so much time to claim it.

[YeloFVR]

As a Boxster/Cayenne owner I found its safer to stick with Pelican Parts when it comes to major parts aside from lenses, bulbs etc. I am lucky as I have my own mechanic & don't have to use the dealer, but I learned from owning a Landrover to just suck it up & pay the $ sometimes. Just my 2 cents