Compare US and Canada Toyota Dealer $$ parts

[toughtercel]

Last week , I need Automatic surport bracket/rubber mount , In Canada , they were asking $130.00 , yesterday I drove down to Bellingham WA, for same part for $75 include tax, I order it , then ask few other parts to compare price which I order back then at Canada ,most of them are almost HALF PRICE ??.
Guess because Canadian Dollar was higher or what . Well Canadian there you are .

[ARCHINSTL]

Out of curiosity - what was the (official) Toy part number? I'd like to see what it is at Butler.
Is this the rear trans mount?
Tom M.

[toughtercel]

Yes it is this the rear trans mount?
parts number on my invoice say " 12371-15050 - Insulator ,Engine Spord."

[ARCHINSTL]

Butler's price is USD 56.22 - it states the MSRP is USD 74.96, which jibes with your WA amount. No tax.
This fits all AT cars, whether 2WD or 4WD, sedan or Wagon.

I would think Canadian members, if living close to the border, could have a US friend order parts from Butler and then pick them up from the friend. Certainly worthwhile...
Tom M.

[toughtercel]

Butler's price is USD 56.22 - it states the MSRP is USD 74.96, which jibes with your WA amount. No tax.
This fits all AT cars, whether 2WD or 4WD, sedan or Wagon.

I would think Canadian members, if living close to the border, could have a US friend order parts from Butler and then pick them up from the friend. Certainly worthwhile...
Tom M.

Two days ago , I went to Bellingham to pick up the parts that I order and it up that you are right ,it $74.96 without any tax , then I order more parts , this time it add taxes , I told them last time you charge me was without taxes and now taxes add on, I ask "WHAT UP" they don't know why . HEY ARCHINSTL how did you know all this , you must have some kind of FBI,CIA top secert computer which you are useing .

[ARCHINSTL]

No secret - I just went to Butler's site which, as mentioned many times before, is http://www.toyotaoemparts.com. There is a drop-down menu wherein you enter the pertinent year (we have Classic vehicles...). Then you proceed to the parts group desired. Or - just enter the part number into the box provided, which is what I did with your # and the info I quoted pops up. Sometimes the part desired is not shown, but actually exists; if you know the number, it will display - if not, then you send an email and you WILL get an answer.
See splatterdog's thread here: http://www.tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtop ... ilit=dixie
You could have saved USD $20 on the mount... See if they will ship to Canada - can't hurt to ask.
Tom M.

[toughtercel]

I see I should try that for my classic sixties cars , I have US mail box at Blaine,WA because I buy NOS/USED parts on E-BAY classic muscle cars.Shipping cost to US compare to Canada are incredible differance .