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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by archiveman2977, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. archiveman2977

    archiveman2977 archiveman2977

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    Hi fellow owners,
    Kudos go to both Amazon.com and to msoengineer. When replacing my driver's side taillight last week, I called Toyota. $230 plus tax and labor, probably ending at $350 total.

    Amazon.com listed the taillight for $98.32. To make things even better, I am a yearly member of Amazon Prime ($75/yr). The program ships by 2-day air for no charge, delivered to my door, plus I saved Texas sales tax.

    Combine the good purchase price with the step by step pics offered by msoengineer, the taillight replacement proved simple.

    I felt good news is always appreciated.
     
    #1 archiveman2977, Mar 29, 2011
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    Very sweet! Thanks for the info.
     
    #2 olerox, Mar 30, 2011
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    ahh, amazon = amazing... i was sick this weekend/still recovering... and had to buy musinex at rite aid. I could not believe the price.

    Amazon has it for 1/2 off and I would get 2x as many.....

    Amazing store, I love it!
     
    #3 hpartsch, Mar 30, 2011
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    Thanks for the heads up. I need to replace the left tail light on my 04 and going to check Amazon.com. I'll do it when it gets warmer out.
     
    #4 Ryanpl, Mar 31, 2011
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    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    It would be very depressing when all the local stores close doors and the only way to buy things is going online.
     
    #5 2009Prius, Mar 31, 2011
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    If those stores could meet Amazons pricing, that would be different. But as a long time shopper on Amazon, I can wait the 2 days to get what I order.
    Love Amazon Prime!!!
     
    #6 KK6PD, Mar 31, 2011
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Mail order through the catalog used to be very popular. Montgomery-Wards, Sears, Spiegel & the US Post Office Department made tons of money. The catalogs were also a source for toys, insulation & toilet paper. So now we search through a digital catalog and Amazon.com, the other .com's, QVC, HSN and FedEx & UPS make a ton of money.

    Are you shopping on line because you can't find it in a store or can't you find it in a store because too many people shop on line? Probably some of both.
     
    #7 JimN, Mar 31, 2011
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    Amazon has the best Shop manuel for the Prius.
    Hard cover by Bentley Publisher.
     
    #8 poppa-k, Apr 10, 2011
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I lived 14 years in Elko NV, when I moved there it was 180 miles to a Sears, (Twin Falls ID) 240 miles to a Walmart, (Salt Lake City UT) 240 to any Mall. And 290 if you wanted it to be in state. (Reno NV)

    For some reason, I am really good at buying stuff online.
     
    #9 JimboPalmer, Apr 10, 2011
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