Vendors & members who've treated me right!
- maytag
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Vendors & members who've treated me right!
Hey all!!
So, based on some of the negative traffic lately, including a post I made earlier today in another thread, I thought I'd see if I could change the tone just slightly.
I think often we hear about the unhappy transactions, but the good ones go unnoticed.
So I thought I'd start a thread about the various vendors and members of the forum who have treated me well, fairly, resolved problems well when they arose, etc etc.
I'll start it off, but I'd encourage others to add their own stories of great vendors or members who have made Fiat owning and forum membership a great thing.
But PLEASE: keep it positive here. if you want to be negative and talk about someone who hosed you... start another thread!
I'll start with:
Vick's They have been AWESOME to me. They ship promptly, they are courteous on the phone, very knowledgeable, and have even given me parts for free when they felt like it wasn't of high enough quality to sell.
Millers Mule: Jason has developed some of the coolest parts. VERY high quality, excellent customer service, reasonably priced... and he's from Texas, so My wife says he's 100% trustworthy. I am very happy with the customer-service I've received there.
Csaba: Beautiful pistons, great service, very knowledgeable but offers that knowledge in an unassuming fashion. I like that.... because it allows me to act like I know just as much as he does... even though that ain't close to true.
Member FIAT124FL: I bought a trans from him. Easy to get along with. Well priced, well-packaged. Shipped promptly from the other side of the world (almost) with no issues. I'd buy from him again in a heartbeat.
There are probably others, but these are the ones that come to mind. Do NOT think that because they're not listed that I would have nothing good to say about them. There may be some vendors I really appreciate, and who I intend to do business with, but until I do, I can't post here with first-hand experience.
WHo's up?
So, based on some of the negative traffic lately, including a post I made earlier today in another thread, I thought I'd see if I could change the tone just slightly.
I think often we hear about the unhappy transactions, but the good ones go unnoticed.
So I thought I'd start a thread about the various vendors and members of the forum who have treated me well, fairly, resolved problems well when they arose, etc etc.
I'll start it off, but I'd encourage others to add their own stories of great vendors or members who have made Fiat owning and forum membership a great thing.
But PLEASE: keep it positive here. if you want to be negative and talk about someone who hosed you... start another thread!
I'll start with:
Vick's They have been AWESOME to me. They ship promptly, they are courteous on the phone, very knowledgeable, and have even given me parts for free when they felt like it wasn't of high enough quality to sell.
Millers Mule: Jason has developed some of the coolest parts. VERY high quality, excellent customer service, reasonably priced... and he's from Texas, so My wife says he's 100% trustworthy. I am very happy with the customer-service I've received there.
Csaba: Beautiful pistons, great service, very knowledgeable but offers that knowledge in an unassuming fashion. I like that.... because it allows me to act like I know just as much as he does... even though that ain't close to true.
Member FIAT124FL: I bought a trans from him. Easy to get along with. Well priced, well-packaged. Shipped promptly from the other side of the world (almost) with no issues. I'd buy from him again in a heartbeat.
There are probably others, but these are the ones that come to mind. Do NOT think that because they're not listed that I would have nothing good to say about them. There may be some vendors I really appreciate, and who I intend to do business with, but until I do, I can't post here with first-hand experience.
WHo's up?
I'm no Boy-Racer..... but if I can't take every on-ramp at TWICE the posted limit.... I'm a total failure!
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Re: Vendors & members who've treated me right!
I have also had great service from vices with no complaints. They know their business . Now with Csaba,Speak of someone knowing what you need more than you. Let's just say he went above and beyond with my heater valve issue and it will not be forgotten. He has my business. And then there is 124joe. Don't know what to say other than he is always the first to offer help and even encouragement. Thanks Joe. Many others have helped but the wife said to put the phone down and eat so. Thanks everyone.
Dennis Modisette
1972 124 Spider
2003 Chevrolet Z71
2007 GMC Yucon
1972 124 Spider
2003 Chevrolet Z71
2007 GMC Yucon
- 124JOE
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Re: Vendors & members who've treated me right!
thanks dennis
i hope we all contribute
i enjoy the forum and have had no problems with any members or venders
so for me so cal mark treats us right for...being here for US
maytag for this starting this thread and great advice and oppinions
fi124,manona matt,and 1980tony124 for there generosity
and all who ask questions for us to answer
venders are great and have been there when i needed them
and now on here ive learned of more places to get even better parts
i hope we all contribute
i enjoy the forum and have had no problems with any members or venders
so for me so cal mark treats us right for...being here for US
maytag for this starting this thread and great advice and oppinions
fi124,manona matt,and 1980tony124 for there generosity
and all who ask questions for us to answer
venders are great and have been there when i needed them
and now on here ive learned of more places to get even better parts
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
ul1joe@yahoo.com 124joe@gmail.com
ul1joe@yahoo.com 124joe@gmail.com
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Re: Vendors & members who've treated me right!
Ramzi at Autoricambi
Mark Allison (Allison Automotive) Stood behind his product and replaced same when I incorrectly thought it was defective.
Member: George K. (NJFIAT1981) Good prices on used parts.
Defatta Bros. Baltimore, MD bent over backward for me on initial contact to find a used part not available through the vendors.
M&T Mfg (soft top) fixed an issue right away on their nickel.
Mark Allison (Allison Automotive) Stood behind his product and replaced same when I incorrectly thought it was defective.
Member: George K. (NJFIAT1981) Good prices on used parts.
Defatta Bros. Baltimore, MD bent over backward for me on initial contact to find a used part not available through the vendors.
M&T Mfg (soft top) fixed an issue right away on their nickel.
Steve
1982 Red Spider 2000
1919 Old Town Sailing Canoe
1982 Red Spider 2000
1919 Old Town Sailing Canoe
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FIAT124 FL is a very easy and honest guy to deal with.
Have never had an issue with any vendor here. Mark Alison has always treated me right. Any small issues were taken care of right away. Manoa Matt sells great stuff and can't beat the shipping prices. Ask him for a pic of the view from his office. M.Bruchette was just plain old great. Csaba has always been a guy to go to for the hard to find. Brady Jones sells some cool and unusual stuff. I know I'm missing someone but it's not on purpose. Like I said. Never had a problem here with anyone. A really nice bunch of folks. Regards all, George
Have never had an issue with any vendor here. Mark Alison has always treated me right. Any small issues were taken care of right away. Manoa Matt sells great stuff and can't beat the shipping prices. Ask him for a pic of the view from his office. M.Bruchette was just plain old great. Csaba has always been a guy to go to for the hard to find. Brady Jones sells some cool and unusual stuff. I know I'm missing someone but it's not on purpose. Like I said. Never had a problem here with anyone. A really nice bunch of folks. Regards all, George
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I think you're all great. Hey, sometimes we al have bad days and some "business" transactions go awry but at the end of the day all the vendors are here to support us and keep FIATS on the road. And all the members of this forum seem generous and cool.
Thanks for making Spider ownership EVEN BETTER.
George
Thanks for making Spider ownership EVEN BETTER.
George
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Speaking as someone on the other side of the world.
Mark Allison (Allison Automotive) = Good service, good support always willing to help.
manona matt = Good source of parts, good prices and fast postage.
lanciahf = Always has helped and assisted with sourcing parts and organising freight.
Bruce's = Good service, fast shipping.
Mark Allison (Allison Automotive) = Good service, good support always willing to help.
manona matt = Good source of parts, good prices and fast postage.
lanciahf = Always has helped and assisted with sourcing parts and organising freight.
Bruce's = Good service, fast shipping.
THE FLEET
2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
- Zippy
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Re: Vendors & members who've treated me right!
I haven't had to buy much for my Fiat but I have bought a few things from IAP and Vick's. I received good information and advice from both.
1978 Spider
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i have to say every one on this site is totally awesome. i have learned alot, and i have read alot,
it awesome place to be if u own a fiat
THANK YOU, THANK YOU
it awesome place to be if u own a fiat
THANK YOU, THANK YOU
Jim
East Grand Forks MN
1970 Fiat Spider BS1 ( FOR SALE
1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider
East Grand Forks MN
1970 Fiat Spider BS1 ( FOR SALE
1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider
- Ptoneill
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Re: Vendors & members who've treated me right!
I have never had a problem, or at least one that was not fixed, by any of the previously listed vendors. I would add that "Classic Ricambi" has superior customer service although a limited selection of 124 parts. They do have some very nice European gauge clusters. The other supplier I use is "spider-point", they have an outstanding list of availible parts and the Euro is making them very affordable, they are easy to work with.
Good string, I have revisited some of the listed sites after being reminded of them.
Good string, I have revisited some of the listed sites after being reminded of them.
Stay Safe,
Pat
79spider
HAVE FUN!! It's a FIAT!!
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Pat
79spider
HAVE FUN!! It's a FIAT!!
ptoneill@msn.com
http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l504/ptoneill/
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THE FLEET
2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
2014 Abarth "SS"
1981 Spider 2000 (Legend Industries Turbo - minus the Turbo)
1978 X1/9 1.3 Dual IDF 40's, Coupe Cam, Allison Header/Exhaust
1971 128 Sedan 1100cc, Coupe Cam/Headers
Motokhana Special 127 rear engined Rail 903cc
- 124JOE
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bummer i wish them well and hop they stay around
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
ul1joe@yahoo.com 124joe@gmail.com
ul1joe@yahoo.com 124joe@gmail.com
- Ptoneill
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I did notice that as of last night, 4-11-12,that they still had some item listed on eBay motors. There was a limited selection, however they I'd have the GMB water pump for 27 dollars plus shipping (going from memory so I may be wrong). I bought one from them, it was a good quality part, they also still have the water valves ( standard and ceramic) for the heater cores on the 124. I did not see the gauge clusters, bummer they were the only vendor hat I have seen that offered them specifically for the 124 although I m sure you could find a set from VDO.
Stay Safe,
Pat
79spider
HAVE FUN!! It's a FIAT!!
ptoneill@msn.com
http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l504/ptoneill/
Pat
79spider
HAVE FUN!! It's a FIAT!!
ptoneill@msn.com
http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l504/ptoneill/
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i have no problems with any vendor, or any one on this
they have problems wit me hahahahaha
this is the best place to be if u are a fiat owner or even just reading and don't even own one,
they have problems wit me hahahahaha
this is the best place to be if u are a fiat owner or even just reading and don't even own one,
Jim
East Grand Forks MN
1970 Fiat Spider BS1 ( FOR SALE
1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider
East Grand Forks MN
1970 Fiat Spider BS1 ( FOR SALE
1969 124 AS Spider
2017 Abrath
2018 Alfa Romeo 4c Spider
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Allison`s automotive
by pluktv on Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:33 pm
Everyone that`s already on here probably doesn`t need to be told this, but I can highly recommend the above business.
I ordered a couple of new Fiat badges of him from the website. The quality is really really excellent. Quick to arrive too, bearing in mind it`s Nova Scotia. Spider trunk looks a treat now. Absolutely delighted. Thanks.
Phil
by pluktv on Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:33 pm
Everyone that`s already on here probably doesn`t need to be told this, but I can highly recommend the above business.
I ordered a couple of new Fiat badges of him from the website. The quality is really really excellent. Quick to arrive too, bearing in mind it`s Nova Scotia. Spider trunk looks a treat now. Absolutely delighted. Thanks.
Phil
My two cents ain't worth what it used to be