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Old Mar 22nd, 2008, 12:09 PM   #3
Joogle
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Good point

The really unique parts are the roof decal and dash badge - these numbered items apparently are made to order and cost a bloody fortune.... (Hence so much difficulty in obtaining part numbers) But for the items like the body kit, undertray, spoiler etc what is the maintained stock level? like you say if this does get picked up what is the projected spares availability - eg are we talking 2 to 3 years at current consumption rates? The next question would be whats the chances of remanufacturing runs by the OEM's to replenish stocks? This would have to cause a knock on effect on spares prices, insurance etc. And if they can remanufacture why start clamping down on parts availability for anything other than a cash generation exercise.....

Its a very difficult job and the only way to get through it is we all work together as a team.....
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