Originally Posted by onehundred80
Mercedes part $135
Chrysler part $170.40
From the same place, so no matter what the part is they will discount you as per the factory list price. I'd say that was basically if not actually unlawful. Definitely unethical as they are not giving you the best price if you use the Chrysler price.
It's all about the FOB cost to the distribution center.
Chrysler does not manufacture the part(s), never did.
For them to obtain it, they had to buy it from MB and then mark it up so it would be profitable to them.
Since it's a "new" part number they slap on it, totally legal.
Ethical, too because if Chrysler DIDN'T carry the parts at all, ignorant Crossfire owners nationwide would b!tch that there is no support of the brand from the manufacturer.
Lose-lose for Chrysler
OE-Discount doesn't stock any of the parts, they all come from the manufacturer's PDCs. Looks at the pick labels when you receive the parts.
OE-Discount is based out of NC, but the parts I received last week have a Jacksonville PDC pick label.
OED has to pay the centers what they have in the part. Since the MB parts were only purchased once, the base price can be lower.