why is there a vast difference in prices of turbos depending on if you buy from somewhere like Area52 Autosport of Ebay

I have seen this, and fancy it as I wantone but it seem too cheap (if there is such a thing)

MITSUBISHI EVO 1-3 TD05 16G TURBO CHARGER on eBay, also Engine Tuning Parts, Performance Tuning Parts, Car Tuning Styling, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 12-Jan-09 14:53:56 GMT)

 

*sharp intake of breath*

 

eh?

 

I wouldnt buy a turbo off eBay.

 

Hey bud- why not is what I say!
They look fine
That one is for an evo though mate-although very similar to scoob one
Go for one listed directly as td05 16g wrx/sti

 

They are copies! There is no guarantee they will make the power that the real ones will make.

 

EVO turbos rotate the opposite way!!!

 

Too fooking right! Sorry but it's true any turbo off Flebay is looking for trouble IMHO!!!

 

No nor me, when my one came it stunk and the guy said it was well within date. Oh Turbo, sorry i thought it said Turbot

 

I had a buddy buy one, made good BHP, but it had to be hot to get the most from it.

PM C.J he'll tell you about it.

 

sod it, im not risking it if they are crap, new one then, wheres best? flat 4 online see to be quite cheap but ive heard they take an age to deliver stuff?

 

It depends what you are after power wise and how much you want to spend.

AndyForrestPerformance

 

Well I don't agree with your opinion.

What matters is the sellers reputation, not 'Ebay turbo's'. So are 'Scoobynet turbo's' better?

I have sold a TD04 on Ebay. Had 50k miles in full working order, no play in shaft etc and a garage bought it. Positive feedback was obviously left.

Buying any 2nd hand car part carries a risk wherever it is from.

 

320 BHP from a uk turbo, ive already got everything else I need except a fuel pump and beyond that I reckon im just asking for trouble so thats my target.....for now.

How much I spent im not that bothered, aslong as its not stupid money id rather spend the money and have sumit thatll do the job right than buy ****e and regret it when it goes bang.

 

Youre missing the point spectacularly. Most turbos for sale on ebay are nasty Chinese items misrepresented as Mitsubishi TD05 20s etc. This has nothing to do with a bloke selling his old FE'05 or '04.

 

I wouldnt buy a bolt off ebay, get cheap buy twice.

 

No, you're missing my point.

Again I refer to this post which I totally disagree with.

Originally Posted by cossie-nutter
Too fooking right! Sorry but it's true any turbo off Flebay is looking for trouble IMHO!!!

I am not referring to Chinese or any other misrepresented turbo's.

 

But I am, and he was replying to me.

 

Right then.

 

It all depends on what you presume someone is talking about...

 

a lot of performance stuff that is sold on ebay is cheep rubbish,but then again some of it isnt.there are quite a few major tuning companys selling there stuff on ebay now.for instance scoobyclinic is selling turbos and other parts,tsl and zen sell stuff on ebay.alot is down to knowing what to look for.