Is AA hurting?? Options

[scotty b]

I got a new e-mail flyer from them and they have seriously dropped some prices from what I remember. Their "greatest rubber kit" (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) is now 499.50 wasn't it previously like 600.00 or more? 19 pice clutch kit is 385.00 used to be a clutch pressure plate and throwout bearing were that much. Steel rockers for 300.00 ALMOST seems reasonable. Note I in now way encourage buying from them at this point but is the BIG CHANGE as they put it going to be werthwhile?? Have they finally woken up and will straighten that place out??I havn't bought from them in a couple of years so my brain may be misfiring..........




























Probably not (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

FLAME ON

[theol00]

hmmm - this is an interesting thread -
I personally have not had the need to purchase too many things from AA - or for that matter from other parts places. When buying a old car - I try to buy the best you can get to begin with. That saves you a lot of grief and money down the pike.
The few things I bought - were delivered on time and as described - so no criping here.
The 914 is not the only European "vintage" car I have owned - I had a bunch of English and Italian cars... so I am not necessarely surprised to pay premiums for the parts to keep these older cars running. I also can imagine that when you deal with a "wrecking yard" kind of inventory it is not always easy to determine what is in stock and what might be out of stock so therefore it might not always be easy to respond to customers what is on hand. I also appreciate that these businesses have to make a long term investments in space, old cars and wrecks and inventory that sits for a long time and cost money to just keep around. I believe Mr Hussey and his collegues that survive in this business have to be smart business men and I can appreciate that they command the prices they can get in this market place - after all - they are in BUSINESS - not in charitable organizations to keep old lkunkers going! Nobody in their right mind does it just for the love of the next guy.
At the danger of not endearing myeself to the members of this forum - I find there are a few opinionated whiners here, that are very easy to critisize business practices of people that make a living of supporting our habits (old cars). And I wonder if they would not be better off to pick a less expensive car - than Porsche - after all - they are German cars that have a reputation to be expensive to maintain.

Last not least I like to comment - I am not related - nor do I know any of these business owners. Just a business man myself - and it is not always easy to keep all your customers satisfied all the time - especially the ones that do not appreciate value. There must be reasons, that these people stay in business - and it is not because they set out to upset all their potential customers. There must be a few around that keep going back for more.

just my 2c

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Quoting r towle on the last note

"Again. If you are trying to reach out to the 914 club community (5K customers) offer something different.

Offer a deal, offer a discount to the club members.
give us a reason to call...right now there is no reason for us to not go to PP.

PP is consistantly cheaper than AA, or for that matter, cheaper than most of the competition on alot of the normal parts...and they have a stellar reputation providing great customer service.

Take a look at competitive pricing. Get better deals from your vendors..

If AA is the largest 914 parts suppliers, how come the pricing does not reflect the volume. PP must have a special deal."

All I can say - nobody forces you to buy your stuff at AA - go to PP - this is a free country! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif)