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Sewellparts.com closing (merged Sewell Parts alternatives threads)

Old 02-18-15, 11:38 AM
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Default Sewellparts.com closing (merged Sewell Parts alternatives threads)

Went online today to look at parts and found a surprising notice, not sure if any of you already knew but sewellparts.com will be closing March 1,2015.

edit- I forgot to add parts in the title.

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Old 02-18-15, 11:42 AM
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That blows they had best prices online especially with the CL member discount.
Old 02-18-15, 11:46 AM
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Wow. Seems like Sewell's was the go-to vendor on this forum. Any other sites out there like Sewells, that can quickly identify a part numbers using that type blueprints/schematics?
Old 02-18-15, 12:38 PM
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Bummer! Only had good experiences with them with my online purchases.
Old 02-18-15, 01:32 PM
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Yeah I just ordered some parts today and noticed that too. Dang

Are there any other sites this forum recommends?? I was looking forward to getting my illuminated door sills next month from sewell but sadly I guess thats not happening
Old 02-18-15, 01:33 PM
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Oh man no way that sucks
Old 02-18-15, 02:13 PM
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That's no bueno. Been browsing for some things to purchase way later on.
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So disappointed. I wonder why they are curtailing online sales. Pressure from Lexus, maybe? I loved Sewell.
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They will be accepting orders as usual through the end of Feb. Time to get those final orders in ;(
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I wonder if they would honor a clublexus discount on call in orders. I used to buy a lot of items from Tousley Ford over the phone for my SVTContour and they gave a nice forum discount.
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What a bummer! I was planning on ordering parts next month too.

I live in Dallas, I wonder if they'll still apply CL discounts if I stop in.
Old 02-18-15, 04:01 PM
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I thought something was up when Sewell didn't have their usual Black Friday deals.
Old 02-18-15, 05:01 PM
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Dang, that sucks. I just made a good amount of orders with them in the past couple of days. Looks like I need to buy the F Sport sways before it's too late.
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Nooo.
Does anyone know why?
I wonder if they will accept Call-In orders or If we order through their dealer website.
Dam. I'm planning to buy a used IS-F later this year or early next....And I may need to buy some accessories or parts for it...

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Old 02-18-15, 05:31 PM
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I just logged in to look up thermostat and water pump prices (not heat from the vents at idle but plenty at 1,500 rpm) and saw the same notification? Sewell is a member on the forum, care to chime in? I have spent about $1,000 with them on products that would have cost me more than double that from my local Lexus dealer. Sucks if they are closing up and bowing out, seriously..........

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