how much have you paid for a MAF lately?

[rsfeller]

Some is selling MAF(s) on flea-bay for about $130 and this struck me as cheap from the last write-ups I read. I just looked up the Porsche suggested retail at $500+ and was wonder why Sunset sells them for (w/o bugging them). I may pick one up for safe keeping since I have yet to experience a MAF failure or AOS (yes I'm knocking on wood) on my 1997 with 70K miles.

So I am curious if anyone is been paying this low (common) for a new on with any online vendors or flea-bay.

[Tool Pants]

There are ones being made in Tawain now. http://www.innoteqelec.com/

[1schoir]

Some is selling MAF(s) on flea-bay for about $130 and this struck me as cheap from the last write-ups I read. I just looked up the Porsche suggested retail at $500+ and was wonder why Sunset sells them for (w/o bugging them). I may pick one up for safe keeping since I have yet to experience a MAF failure or AOS (yes I'm knocking on wood) on my 1997 with 70K miles.

So I am curious if anyone is been paying this low (common) for a new on with any online vendors or flea-bay.

Shawn:

Do yourself a large favor and DO NOT buy a MAF on fleabay. There are countless stories on the message boards about people selling their defective MAF's as new on the auction site. It's not worth taking the chance, IMHO.

I bought one for my '97 recently from AutohausAZ for about $160, with free shipping. I think it's as good a price as you might find.

Regards, Maurice.

[rsfeller]

Some is selling MAF(s) on flea-bay for about $130 and this struck me as cheap from the last write-ups I read. I just looked up the Porsche suggested retail at $500+ and was wonder why Sunset sells them for (w/o bugging them). I may pick one up for safe keeping since I have yet to experience a MAF failure or AOS (yes I'm knocking on wood) on my 1997 with 70K miles.

So I am curious if anyone is been paying this low (common) for a new on with any online vendors or flea-bay.

Shawn:

Do yourself a large favor and DO NOT buy a MAF on fleabay. There are countless stories on the message boards about people selling their defective MAF's as new on the auction site. It's not worth taking the chance, IMHO.

I bought one for my '97 recently from AutohausAZ for about $160, with free shipping. I think it's as good a price as you might find.

Regards, Maurice.

Maurice,

That is a good price and worth the assurance over a cheap low quality knock off.

Is there real evidence of people selling used and claiming new on this issue or just unskilled speculation? I buy many parts online new and used (ebay too) and it is pretty obvious even with electronic parts if they are used. I have yet in 10 years and 10 cars bought anything claiming to be new and received a used part but I am quite sure this happens. I only ask as if it's been an observed scam with the MAFs or just nervous speculation of those who hate buying parts on ebay. Thanks again.

[rsfeller]

There are ones being made in Tawain now. http://www.innoteqelec.com/

So any complaints from buyers? I would guess these are the ones being sold at other discount retailers if they are all such a great price.

[1schoir]

Maurice,

That is a good price and worth the assurance over a cheap low quality knock off.

Is there real evidence of people selling used and claiming new on this issue or just unskilled speculation? I buy many parts online new and used (ebay too) and it is pretty obvious even with electronic parts if they are used. I have yet in 10 years and 10 cars bought anything claiming to be new and received a used part but I am quite sure this happens. I only ask as if it's been an observed scam with the MAFs or just nervous speculation of those who hate buying parts on ebay. Thanks again.

Shawn:

I frequently buy used parts on eBay and have never had a problem.

However, a used, defective MAF is very difficult to tell from a new one if it's packaged in the new one's package that the eBay seller may have had to buy.

I guess there must be a way to test an MAF with an electrical tester out of the car, but I'm not familiar with that procedure.

Regards, Maurice.

[Tool Pants]

There is a guy on the 986forum who has a Twain one as does his friend. He says no problems. He had a few extra he was selling, but not for a 2.5. I see them being sold on US and UK ebay. Just look for a seller who is selling sensors for all sorts of cars. I can usually spot them because the o-ring seal is a different color then Bosch.

My attitude is that the Bosch made in Germany ones are crap anyway.

Brad Roberts has the Bosch flavor. $195 for a 2.5. E-gas is $225.

[rsfeller]

There is a guy on the 986forum who has a Twain one as does his friend. He says no problems. He had a few extra he was selling, but not for a 2.5. I see them being sold on US and UK ebay. Just look for a seller who is selling sensors for all sorts of cars. I can usually spot them because the o-ring seal is a different color then Bosch.

My attitude is that the Bosch made in Germany ones are crap anyway.

You make a great point on the Bosch ones. Obviously if it was superior it would not be such a common failure trend.