Paulie Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Hi all, Does anyone have an A/C condenser for sale? I've tried buying a few over the last few months, mostly from Toyota dealers / parts places in the US. They all have them in stock until I part with my cash and they then email to say they are on back-order (they don't know when they'll get them). Anyone got one they can part with? Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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evinX Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Toyota seem to be still supplying them. Seen a few US pages that are showing them in the Toyota/ Lexus boxes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, evinX said: Toyota seem to be still supplying them. Seen a few US pages that are showing them in the Toyota/ Lexus boxes I just tried a dealer in Illinois, they took the funds but then told me that they were on back-order. I've had this happen three times so far. They say they have them in stock, so I place an order, only to then get an email later on saying that they don't have any. It may be a peculiar US thing to advertise products that aren't actually on the shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Paulie said: I just tried a dealer in Illinois, they took the funds but then told me that they were on back-order. I've had this happen three times so far. They say they have them in stock, so I place an order, only to then get an email later on saying that they don't have any. It may be a peculiar US thing to advertise products that aren't actually on the shelves. Ah good ol Elmhurst Toyota. Keep ontop of them as im sure as they come in they go out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Just now, evinX said: Ah good ol Elmhurst Toyota. Keep ontop of them as im sure as they come in they go out Yup, that's them. They asked me if I wanted to cancel the order. I confirmed that I did this morning and I've heard nothing since I'm considering reversing the credit card charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Paulie said: Yup, that's them. They asked me if I wanted to cancel the order. I confirmed that I did this morning and I've heard nothing since I'm considering reversing the credit card charge. They have a good rep. Im sure they will refund it. They also deal woth daily customers as well as online orders. I wouldnt worry when it comes to them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, evinX said: They have a good rep. Im sure they will refund it. They also deal woth daily customers as well as online orders. I wouldnt worry when it comes to them That's really good to hear, thank you. I've just emailed them asking if they've had any stock come in recent months, if they actually do get stock come in on occasion, I might just hold on for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) They came, went, came again in May and went again. You just need to keep an eye open for if they ever come again. Those holding spares, like me, will keep hold of them or be asking good money. Toyota were knocking out the Denso condenser for £750 in 1997 when Denso were selling them via distributors for £50, So Toyota were probably buying them in for £25. Last seen, in May, these distributors were generally asking over £200 so expect to pay well up from that if they ever reappear. People, well usually me, tend to put the call out if they turn up. https://www.mkivsupra.net/topic/247661-ac-condenser-denso-4770589-88460-14310/?tab=comments#comment-3538905 Edited October 21, 2021 by rider (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, rider said: They came, went, came again in May and went again. You just need to keep an eye open for if they ever come again. Those holding spares, like me, will keep hold of them or be asking good money. Toyota were knocking out the Denso condenser for £750 in 1997 when Denso were selling them via distributors for £50, So Toyota were probably buying them in for £25. Last seen, in May, these distributors were generally asking over £200 so expect to pay well up from that if they ever reappear. People, well usually me, tend to put the call out if they turn up. https://www.mkivsupra.net/topic/247661-ac-condenser-denso-4770589-88460-14310/?tab=comments#comment-3538905 Thanks Rider, Wow, I think I understand the position with these condensers a lot clearer now. I may well keep the order in with Elmhurst and just hope that they get one in stock at some point. I've also a notification set up with Rock Auto just in case they get some in. £750 in 1997.......ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 Hi All, If anyone is looking for a condenser, you may have some luck from Elmhurst Toyota in Illinois. I’d ordered from them around 2 weeks ago. After I’d ordered they’d told me that the parts were on back-order and they didn’t know when they’d get the part. I decided to keep the order active and I’ve just been told that my condenser has been shipped. Hussar!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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