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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 03:14 PM
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Default Why car parts stores in the USA suck *pics*

because this is what they are like elsewhere. (This is ASM headquarters, Japan)











(nice tires in the rack)


we get "free battery testing" they get "free track testing"



Everyone email autozone this link and complain that there store needs to be more like this.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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damn it looks like Ikea with car parts. badass. but face the cold truth. rice sells, and recaro's do not.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Flat. Out. Bullshit.
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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I wonder how much gets tacked on to the prices to cover the overhead?
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 04:01 PM
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why buy from an overpriced store when the internet is MUCH cheaper
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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because the store kicks major ass?

you can actually go to that store and SIT in what recaro you want to buy. Do you want to buy a seat you've never sat in, and have it be uncomfortable?

or you can SEE what the exhaust looks like, and you KNOW its brand new, no bullshit with shipping or getting ripped off.

and, they have hard wood floors! what more do you want?!?!
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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"free track testing?" Explain. I'm seeing bullshit!
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Nice shop. Looks expensive to maintain. I wonder how they pay for it!
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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why not just move there if you like it so much better?
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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That looks really nice and all, but Japan probably doesn't have the same inventory tax laws as we do. It also wouldn't surprise me if their clientele wasn't as dipshitty as American clientele.

Also, as the Dr. noted, overhead. Cheapskates on this board aren't even willing to pay extra for customer service, they certainly aren't gonna pay more for hardwood floors.

I'm also willing to bet Japan has their fair share of "Discount Autos."
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