993MAN

No doubt you guys will recall that thread recently where L A Porsche got a pounding for bad service. I mentioned at the time I had a load of gear on the way from them.
It all arrived today and the packaging was simply awesome. There was enough packaging in the shipment to fill a small car.
I got EVERYTHING I ordered, and more in fact. They supplied some brand new OEM parts when they only quoted for used parts, inc front and rear bumpers, lights, rear reflector etc.
The bonnet and fender were like new as well, and basically unmarked, as was the one wheel I ordered .
Everything was bubble wrapped and clean.
Needless to say I am VERY happy with there service and products.
I know some here have had a bad run, but I have to tell you guys, this deal was sweet in every way.
I have no affiliation, obviously, but they deserve a good mention after the hammering they got.
Ordering parts to be delivered to NZ is always nerve racking, but I would deal with these guys again anytime .
Done.

odurandina

i have helped a lot more people than [i might like to admit]... in getting parts from them and virtually no issues whatsoever.

our Porsche parts fail in our cars, and then people tend to freak out when 'LA Porsche parts' do.

ITS A JUNKYARD STUPID should be printed on every box.

LA964RS

LAPD is awesome...i say it all the time. Todd is great and I've spent a lot of $$ with him and I'm sure I'll be spending more.....Glad to see 993Man stepping up and giving credit where credit is due.

Chuck W.

I was just at LA Porsche Dismantler yesterday and spoke with the owner, Todd. I too have bought a lot of parts from him without issue. He is a gentleman and has always treated me well. And the place is amazing. He had a black ’98 Turbo S there with 5,000 miles on it….. and it was totaled. The story I was told is that a teenage son took Dad’s car without permission.

I have read all of the postings where there are problems. And there will be more. Anytime someone has a problem they post it. It is rare that someone post a transaction that was uneventful. That’s one of the problems with the net. Look at the SAI problems our cars suffer from. If you did a search on the subject I am not sure you would buy a 993.

Nice posting 993Man…. Class act.

Mark in Baltimore

Glad you had a good experience. Very fair post. Still, on a scale of 1 to 10, my chances of using them are less than zero.

msw

"He had a black ’98 Turbo S there with 5,000 miles on it….. and it was totaled. The story I was told is that a teenage son took Dad’s car without permission."

i would have to think that is the turbo s whose engine i bought recently and had installed at jerry woods here in bay area...if it was black with pennslvania plates...

i too had a great experience with LAD and would not hesitate in doing business with them again...have already recommended to others.

chris walrod

Further to the TT S story, we installed a SSK kit on a gents car this past weekend that had yellow calipers from this very car! Small world!

red89

In previous thread they sell a guy a bunch of parts and UPS trashes them. Todd makes good. What more do you want from these guys?

Raptor

Nice post 993MAN. I have been a staunch supporter of Todd and Sara, have bought a bunch of stuff, and would not hesitate to use them again. Treat people with respect and there is a good chance it will be reciprocated. Just keep in mind that they sell a lot of product, most of which is not new and that Odurandina has it right.

Sid

Spartan

I've used them as well without issue. People need to remember its a junk yard and to do your homework. They'll even send pictures as long as your not ordering a $50 part

FGL28

I have had good experiences with LAPD BUT I ONLY deal with them in person. I live about a half an hour from them so that is pretty easy. It is like anything, know what you need and don't be shy if it ain't what you wanted.

goofballdeluxe

Well, not exactly.

UPS may/may not have trashed the part, but Todd never made good. At least according to the thread.

From what I've read, one has a much better chance of a positive experience with LAPD if one actually goes there in person.

Glad to hear the Kiwi got away unscathed

Chuck W.

That has to be it. There aren't any other black totalled 993 tt's there! I was also told that insurance did not cover the car. There was a clause that stated the insurance would not cover any driver under the age of 25.

air eater

Yea, a GREAT bunch of guys to buy from.
I paid for a rear seat delete unit out of Todd's Turbo through one of his people. A couple of weeks passed, so I called them and the answer was that "Todd changed his mind". No call, nothing.
I guess they thought I would forget about the $750 billed to my card. No apology for the change of heart, nata. It took another credit card cycle before my card was creditted.

Yea, a great bunch of guys.

2Many Cars

Reminds me of the scene in Risky Business where Tom Cruise's father tells him "Joel, don't drive the Porsche while we're away."


My experience with LAPD was good too. I ordered a part by mail, they sent the wrong thing but quickly fixed the problem. No negative feedback here.