To avoid any pricing issues between the Rising Sun parts account and the onlinetoyotaparts.com website advertised in Toyota Trails magazine please contact me when ordering parts. Thank you for your business and all that your group does for the community. -Derek djackson@stevinsonauto.com
Parts discount @ Stevinson Toyota West & Scion
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Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
nattybumppo
Hard Core 4+
Thanks, Derek!
LXBRADY
Hard Core 4+
Thanks, Derek!
Trapper50cal
Trail Ready
Sidenote:
I just found out that my newly purchased 87 fj60 originated (after Japan obviously) from Stevinson Toyota. I need to get my hands on a era specific Stevinson badge...
I just found out that my newly purchased 87 fj60 originated (after Japan obviously) from Stevinson Toyota. I need to get my hands on a era specific Stevinson badge...
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
I just tried it and the site is not working right
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
Is it still http://onlinetoyotaparts.com ? Should we always call even if we wants parts shipped? Thanks!
Believe he's referring to parts.toyota.com as you can buy from Stevinson's parts department there...
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
This is all so confusing. I like to be able to order and get parts delivered. I don't buy a lot of parts but I'd like to buy from Stevinson whenever possible and have it shipped to me - even from Golden!
I can't figure out how to shop parts on parts.toyota.com or even tell that its Stevinson's site.
Just e-mail Derek as always: djackson@stevinsonauto.com and you should be good.
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
Have not updated this thread in a while and it is due.
I have ordered from https://parts.stevinsontoyotawest.com this year and last. Most recently today.
It works great for the most part and the diagrams are easy to use.
Also, as @AimCOTaco says above, Derek djackson@stevinsonauto.com is there to help as always. I had to revise today's order and he took care of it.
I decided to install some new wiper arms so I have something fresh and shiny in my field of vision. I also ordered alternator brushes for the 80, 100, and GX and wouldn't you know it they are all different. But at first my research showed them all the same. I figured the 100 and GX would be, and maybe what shows up will be identical but the PN is different.
Moral of the story: Order local!
I have ordered from https://parts.stevinsontoyotawest.com this year and last. Most recently today.
It works great for the most part and the diagrams are easy to use.
Also, as @AimCOTaco says above, Derek djackson@stevinsonauto.com is there to help as always. I had to revise today's order and he took care of it.
I decided to install some new wiper arms so I have something fresh and shiny in my field of vision. I also ordered alternator brushes for the 80, 100, and GX and wouldn't you know it they are all different. But at first my research showed them all the same. I figured the 100 and GX would be, and maybe what shows up will be identical but the PN is different.
Moral of the story: Order local!
Nelliefj40
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@Trapper50cal did you turn up a stevinson badge? If so, how?
My aunt bought my 77 fj40 new from Stevinson back in the day and i think your idea is cool.
Thanks
My aunt bought my 77 fj40 new from Stevinson back in the day and i think your idea is cool.
Thanks
HDavis
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Here you go @Nelliefj40, looks like they have one at yota yard for $15.00
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-STE...909574?hash=item2826753dc6:g:6NwAAOSwnHZYUCjn
Nelliefj40
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What were the pricing issues that Derek mentioned?
By the way, I use this ordering portal and the prices are awesome, compared to walk up prices at the counter: https://parts.stevinsontoyotawest.com/
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
A long time ago we were not sure how the Rising Sun discount would work with the online ordering. I'm still not sure but like you said, "prices are awesome, compared to walk up prices at the counter: "
DanielChase
Rising Sun Member
For refrence, I called today for quotes on an fj80 radiator.
First, Groove Toyota parts counter by phone: with the rising sun discount (yes they offer a discount as well, weather it’s the same nominal discount as military, seniors etc etc I couldn’t tell you, they do have our calendar proudly displayed behind the counter though! I was quoted $440 -this was for pickup at the counter but I recall that they have free shipping on orders over some nominal amount, you just have to remember to ask for delivery rather than pickup which I often forget...
Next, Stevinson Toyota West- Asked for derek but was told he wasn’t there, spoke to nice fellow who quoted me $470 -that was said to include Rising Sun discount... I’m sure that I could’ve got free shipping to my house in this case as well. Derek may or may not have been able to do better here but I think the Stevinson website takes the cake either way. On the website I found the part for $349 with free shipping (the first $200 worth of shipping is covered on orders over $75, see the banner with free shipping coupon code at the top of the website)
Assuming that, at best, Stevinsons Rising sun discount is equal to their online pricing, I’m still using the website more and more... I try and bother the parts counter guys as little as possible, though I still inevitably have to call on them from time to time.
I didn’t bother to check groove Toyota’s online parts website because I suspect that, best case scenario, they might be at $349/free shipping also...
Given that Stevinson supports the club so significantly, I’m obviously going with Stevinsons website either way.
You may notice that finding what you need on A Toyota parts website without knowing your part number is a P.I.T.A. While it’s nice to be able to have parts counter guys lookup parts for us, I feel like between ih8mud & google it’s not really that hard these days. Just get your part number online, paste it into Stevinsons parts website and order it...
I feel remiss because I’ve definitely had the Stevinson discount specifically explained to me in the past but I think I’ve forgotten what exactly the deal is. There is much confusion and misinformation that persists around this and other discounts.
I think the discount we are intended to get from Stevinson is their online pricing but we get to make orders over the phone and pickup at the counter or even have it shipped. Let’s assume for a moment that this is the case. Regardless, it seems your mileage WILL vary depending on who picks up the phone and their level of familiarity. The fact is we’re a small club and account for a very tiny fraction of their parts sales volume and it is therefor unreasonable to expect that “Rising Sun Discount Training” be made a priority for all parts staff members. I suspect this is part of the reason that Derek makes himself available to us via his direct email. He’s the go to guy for this. Other parts guys may be in the know as well but no guarantees... Not trying to single out Stevinson on this issue either, groove has definitely applied different versions of their “Rising sun discount” depending upon with whom I was speaking... It is what it is...
I have a solution. Once I have an explanation of the Stevinson discount, something clear and concise, written preferably by derek himself, I’m going to “sticky” it somewhere very conspicuous on the forum. It will almost certainly be in the members only section as it is a discount for dues paying club members, not forum members per se. I will put something in the newly created FAQ directing members to this information as it is definitely a FAQ. I’ll also try and compile any other discount related info I gather as well. For example, Slee Off-road does NOT have a Rising sun discount, they get their share of customers asking for the rising sun discount as well...
First, Groove Toyota parts counter by phone: with the rising sun discount (yes they offer a discount as well, weather it’s the same nominal discount as military, seniors etc etc I couldn’t tell you, they do have our calendar proudly displayed behind the counter though! I was quoted $440 -this was for pickup at the counter but I recall that they have free shipping on orders over some nominal amount, you just have to remember to ask for delivery rather than pickup which I often forget...
Next, Stevinson Toyota West- Asked for derek but was told he wasn’t there, spoke to nice fellow who quoted me $470 -that was said to include Rising Sun discount... I’m sure that I could’ve got free shipping to my house in this case as well. Derek may or may not have been able to do better here but I think the Stevinson website takes the cake either way. On the website I found the part for $349 with free shipping (the first $200 worth of shipping is covered on orders over $75, see the banner with free shipping coupon code at the top of the website)
Assuming that, at best, Stevinsons Rising sun discount is equal to their online pricing, I’m still using the website more and more... I try and bother the parts counter guys as little as possible, though I still inevitably have to call on them from time to time.
I didn’t bother to check groove Toyota’s online parts website because I suspect that, best case scenario, they might be at $349/free shipping also...
Given that Stevinson supports the club so significantly, I’m obviously going with Stevinsons website either way.
You may notice that finding what you need on A Toyota parts website without knowing your part number is a P.I.T.A. While it’s nice to be able to have parts counter guys lookup parts for us, I feel like between ih8mud & google it’s not really that hard these days. Just get your part number online, paste it into Stevinsons parts website and order it...
I feel remiss because I’ve definitely had the Stevinson discount specifically explained to me in the past but I think I’ve forgotten what exactly the deal is. There is much confusion and misinformation that persists around this and other discounts.
I think the discount we are intended to get from Stevinson is their online pricing but we get to make orders over the phone and pickup at the counter or even have it shipped. Let’s assume for a moment that this is the case. Regardless, it seems your mileage WILL vary depending on who picks up the phone and their level of familiarity. The fact is we’re a small club and account for a very tiny fraction of their parts sales volume and it is therefor unreasonable to expect that “Rising Sun Discount Training” be made a priority for all parts staff members. I suspect this is part of the reason that Derek makes himself available to us via his direct email. He’s the go to guy for this. Other parts guys may be in the know as well but no guarantees... Not trying to single out Stevinson on this issue either, groove has definitely applied different versions of their “Rising sun discount” depending upon with whom I was speaking... It is what it is...
I have a solution. Once I have an explanation of the Stevinson discount, something clear and concise, written preferably by derek himself, I’m going to “sticky” it somewhere very conspicuous on the forum. It will almost certainly be in the members only section as it is a discount for dues paying club members, not forum members per se. I will put something in the newly created FAQ directing members to this information as it is definitely a FAQ. I’ll also try and compile any other discount related info I gather as well. For example, Slee Off-road does NOT have a Rising sun discount, they get their share of customers asking for the rising sun discount as well...
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gungriffin
Rising Sun Member
The online portal is NOT Stevinson. It is a separate company that only uses Stevinson as a delivery facilitator. I asked last week when I ordered some parts through Stevinson. I do not know what amount Stevinson receives for that service though. That said, this month I am doing quite a bit of ordering for heavy parts from the online portal due to free shipping on even heavy items.
Inukshuk
Rising Sun Member
1) I think we are all way over-complicating this and making it confusing.
2) Derek, parts manager and cruiser guy, and good friend to Rising Sun and I e-mailed several times last week around my order. (he is on vacation this week so you'll see a differnt e-mail if you order as I did today) He encourages us to use the web portal. Almost like saying "the internet is not Stevinson." @gungriffin - was it Derek who told you this and does it even matter at all?
I have used the online portal for several years. Started when Derek told us (during a meeting) that the online discount is better than the club discount at the counter. He said we should use the portal. Order online for pickup at Stevinson. If they have the part in stock you can go pick it up within a couple hours max. If it isn't in stock they order it in. Either way they let you know when your parts are ready for pickup. Super easy and you can always call Derek after you place the online order if you need to talk about it. (Unless he's on vacation!) 