Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
Hi Gang
I’m the proud owner of Crossfire Limited with a broken cup holder, so I thought, hey! , Chrysler is in trouble, shutting down assy plants for 30-60 days, why not pitch in and buy that storage bin replacement form a dealer? So I went to Palace Chrysler on Auburn Hills, MI. to get one. BIG mistake.
For those of you not familiar with that component, the Storage Bin Replacement is an ABS ,single cavity-mold injected plastic part with no grain that may cost around a buck to produce and sits in the hole left by the useless cup holder….so Chrysler can charge you 52 usd. In my book that’s overpriced.
On top of that when you present your points to the parts manager:
a) It should have been a recall, the original part was ill-designed (did they run an FMEA on that thing????)
b) Since it is not, make it reasonably priced
c) I waited for it a week….
d) Don’t mind paying for an accessory (400$ for cargo net), but I do about ill engineered parts….
e) My last 3 vehicles have been Chryslers...
He tells you that it is what it is, since you order it you pay it (no cancellations now) and HAVE a nice day with a smirk.
Know what…..this attitude has a name, and it’s called arrogance…..
I’m the proud owner of Crossfire Limited with a broken cup holder, so I thought, hey! , Chrysler is in trouble, shutting down assy plants for 30-60 days, why not pitch in and buy that storage bin replacement form a dealer? So I went to Palace Chrysler on Auburn Hills, MI. to get one. BIG mistake.
For those of you not familiar with that component, the Storage Bin Replacement is an ABS ,single cavity-mold injected plastic part with no grain that may cost around a buck to produce and sits in the hole left by the useless cup holder….so Chrysler can charge you 52 usd. In my book that’s overpriced.
On top of that when you present your points to the parts manager:
a) It should have been a recall, the original part was ill-designed (did they run an FMEA on that thing????)
b) Since it is not, make it reasonably priced
c) I waited for it a week….
d) Don’t mind paying for an accessory (400$ for cargo net), but I do about ill engineered parts….
e) My last 3 vehicles have been Chryslers...
He tells you that it is what it is, since you order it you pay it (no cancellations now) and HAVE a nice day with a smirk.
Know what…..this attitude has a name, and it’s called arrogance…..
Re: Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
Originally Posted by the avenger
Know what…..this attitude has a name, and it’s called arrogance…..
Re: Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
Originally Posted by the avenger
Hi Gang
I’m the proud owner of Crossfire Limited with a broken cup holder, so I thought, hey! , Chrysler is in trouble, shutting down assy plants for 30-60 days, why not pitch in and buy that storage bin replacement form a dealer? So I went to Palace Chrysler on Auburn Hills, MI. to get one. BIG mistake.
For those of you not familiar with that component, the Storage Bin Replacement is an ABS ,single cavity-mold injected plastic part with no grain that may cost around a buck to produce and sits in the hole left by the useless cup holder….so Chrysler can charge you 52 usd. In my book that’s overpriced.
On top of that when you present your points to the parts manager:
a) It should have been a recall, the original part was ill-designed (did they run an FMEA on that thing????)
b) Since it is not, make it reasonably priced
c) I waited for it a week….
d) Don’t mind paying for an accessory (400$ for cargo net), but I do about ill engineered parts….
e) My last 3 vehicles have been Chryslers...
He tells you that it is what it is, since you order it you pay it (no cancellations now) and HAVE a nice day with a smirk.
Know what…..this attitude has a name, and it’s called arrogance…..
I’m the proud owner of Crossfire Limited with a broken cup holder, so I thought, hey! , Chrysler is in trouble, shutting down assy plants for 30-60 days, why not pitch in and buy that storage bin replacement form a dealer? So I went to Palace Chrysler on Auburn Hills, MI. to get one. BIG mistake.
For those of you not familiar with that component, the Storage Bin Replacement is an ABS ,single cavity-mold injected plastic part with no grain that may cost around a buck to produce and sits in the hole left by the useless cup holder….so Chrysler can charge you 52 usd. In my book that’s overpriced.
On top of that when you present your points to the parts manager:
a) It should have been a recall, the original part was ill-designed (did they run an FMEA on that thing????)
b) Since it is not, make it reasonably priced
c) I waited for it a week….
d) Don’t mind paying for an accessory (400$ for cargo net), but I do about ill engineered parts….
e) My last 3 vehicles have been Chryslers...
He tells you that it is what it is, since you order it you pay it (no cancellations now) and HAVE a nice day with a smirk.
Know what…..this attitude has a name, and it’s called arrogance…..
Re: Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
They replaced the cupholder with the bin for free, back a few years ago. I bought mine on ebay for $20.
By the way, they do have a grain, wish they didn't. I painted mine silver. Pretty much a match with the interior, except the grain stands out.
By the way, they do have a grain, wish they didn't. I painted mine silver. Pretty much a match with the interior, except the grain stands out.
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Re: Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
There is a TSB for the dealer to do it. But if you want to do it yourself, here are instructions:
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=26814
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=26814
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Re: Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
Originally Posted by the avenger
Hi Gang
I’m the proud owner of Crossfire Limited with a broken cup holder, so I thought, hey! , Chrysler is in trouble, shutting down assy plants for 30-60 days, why not pitch in and buy that storage bin replacement form a dealer? So I went to Palace Chrysler on Auburn Hills, MI. to get one. BIG mistake.
For those of you not familiar with that component, the Storage Bin Replacement is an ABS ,single cavity-mold injected plastic part with no grain that may cost around a buck to produce and sits in the hole left by the useless cup holder….so Chrysler can charge you 52 usd. In my book that’s overpriced.
On top of that when you present your points to the parts manager:
a) It should have been a recall, the original part was ill-designed (did they run an FMEA on that thing????)
b) Since it is not, make it reasonably priced
c) I waited for it a week….
d) Don’t mind paying for an accessory (400$ for cargo net), but I do about ill engineered parts….
e) My last 3 vehicles have been Chryslers...
He tells you that it is what it is, since you order it you pay it (no cancellations now) and HAVE a nice day with a smirk.
Know what…..this attitude has a name, and it’s called arrogance…..
I’m the proud owner of Crossfire Limited with a broken cup holder, so I thought, hey! , Chrysler is in trouble, shutting down assy plants for 30-60 days, why not pitch in and buy that storage bin replacement form a dealer? So I went to Palace Chrysler on Auburn Hills, MI. to get one. BIG mistake.
For those of you not familiar with that component, the Storage Bin Replacement is an ABS ,single cavity-mold injected plastic part with no grain that may cost around a buck to produce and sits in the hole left by the useless cup holder….so Chrysler can charge you 52 usd. In my book that’s overpriced.
On top of that when you present your points to the parts manager:
a) It should have been a recall, the original part was ill-designed (did they run an FMEA on that thing????)
b) Since it is not, make it reasonably priced
c) I waited for it a week….
d) Don’t mind paying for an accessory (400$ for cargo net), but I do about ill engineered parts….
e) My last 3 vehicles have been Chryslers...
He tells you that it is what it is, since you order it you pay it (no cancellations now) and HAVE a nice day with a smirk.
Know what…..this attitude has a name, and it’s called arrogance…..
BTW, you ordered it without knowing the price? Shame on you!
Re: Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
Originally Posted by nox1s
I've had my cupholder for 3 years now. It's not broken and I use it everyday to hold my mug and slurpees just fine. I know others have had problems, but none here.
BTW, you ordered it without knowing the price? Shame on you!
BTW, you ordered it without knowing the price? Shame on you!
I'd have laughed in the dealer's face if they tried to say I ordered it, so I pay for it if I hadn't given him my credit card info.
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Re: Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
Originally Posted by Deborah Walker
I would not have bought it, would have walked away and cancelled the charge order!!!
Re: Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
After smelling the beer on your breath, they must have had an Avenger they couldn't sell and they wanted rid of... the hard way
Originally Posted by Beaner
I paid $79 canadian with all the taxes included. I paid way too much but now I have one and thats what happens when you go to the dealer after haveing some beers. And could you believe it that they wouldnt let me test any car with a HEMI. they would let me take out an avenger but I passed on that offer.
Re: Overpriced: Replacing Cupholder with Storage Bin
Originally Posted by Beaner
I paid $79 canadian with all the taxes included. I paid way too much but now I have one and thats what happens when you go to the dealer after haveing some beers. And could you believe it that they wouldnt let me test any car with a HEMI. they would let me take out an avenger but I passed on that offer.
When I get my drive through coffee joint up and running will that be good enough?
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