Bill's parts questions

[Rosso75@xxxxxxx]

Bill Harkell wrote:
<< As a group, what would you want a dealer (real world please) to have on
 hand? What sort of parts would you recommend always be in stock? ie: water
 pumps fuel pumps... 

  You got it.  Seems easy to me.  Whatever breaks most often, keep that in
stock.  The usual stuff....timing belts, tensions, water pumps, brake pads,
filters, spark plugs, etc. You'd probably have a better idea than me.  

<<Would you consider mailordering from an Alfa "dealer" for non Alfa parts
such as SuperFlex, Koni, etc? 

  Personally, if I need something (I mean *really* need it), I don't care what
it costs if I can have it now.  To that end, buying from Fla. probably
wouldn't be what I'd do.  I'd buy local from anyone who had it in stock.  If I
wanted something that I could live without for a while, well then I'm shopping
price.  Let's face it, a Koni shock is a Koni shock.  It's just a matter of
who has the greatest (or lowest) markup.  
  Sure, I'd buy Koni's from a dealer if the price was right.  The problem is,
I generally associate "dealer" with "oem, dealer only" parts, not aftermarket
stuff, and the aftermarket suppliers in this small market are already
established.  It would take some effort to get my mind focused toward buying
from the dealer, especially since IAP is just down the road.  Seems to me
you'd be fighting an uphill battle. Good luck though.
Bryan Carter
No. Va.

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