Aaron (Lithia Toyota/te51levin)

PearlJammzz · 04-21-2009, 02:10 PM

Aaron just plain rocks. I have bought tons of parts from him/Lithia Toyota and their prices rock. Usually shipping is cheaper than even paying sales tax here (dealership located in Oregon - they have no sales tax), and the prices are insanely better than prices on local items from the dealership.

Great prices, support, friendly attitude, and helps where/when he can. For instance there have been several times where I have went to go fix something and order everything but 1 gasket somewhere. He informs me that there is a gasket right there, explains it's location, gives me a cost, and asks if I want that as well. This has saved my ass a couple of times.

Recently I called and got the skinny on the TRD parts for the SW20 and had a discussion about the discontinuation of the sways/springs. He explained to me that he has been in talks with TRD and honestly didn't know what the outcome would be. He informed me that he had 1 set of springs left, a couple rear sways, and was unable to get any front sways at the current moment. He said that might change, but everything is looking unlikely. I bought the springs and rear swya at a great price from him, and he actually gave me the name of another dealership that had some. Here is a guy that hands out a number to a completely different, unafiliated dealership, just to help me get the part I need. Most places would just say we don't have it, and try back later.

Bottom line is he is a stand-up guy, extrememly good customer service/support, great prices, fast delivery, and has yet to ever get an order wrong (and I am in the couple thousands worth of parts so far). If you don't at least give him a call and see what he can do for ya, you're doing yourself a disservice. Thanks Aaron!

te51levin · 04-21-2009, 11:45 PM

Wow. I'm flattered, dude. Thank you so much for that! It is a genuine pleasure and honor to be able to work with this community, and people like yourself are the reason I can say that. We have been doing this for a few years now and have not encountered a single customer that regret our decision to get involved. Maybe it goes without saying, but your support and loyalty are very much appreciated!

mthreat · 04-22-2009, 01:35 AM

+1. In a word, irreplaceable.

Redstar · 04-22-2009, 10:53 AM

Agreed. Aaron, you're awesome. My local dealer can't even come close to the help you are able to give over the phone.

I finally opened that box for the window trim, looks great. Thanks for taking the extra time to UPS proof it.

PearlJammzz · 04-22-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mthreat

+1. In a word, irreplaceable.

Agreed, and no problem Aaron, just being honest!

fvillota · 04-22-2009, 12:14 PM

yup. I'll have to say the same. when i did my swap and when my dizzy went out leaking oil everywhere. awesome guy and knows his stuff!

+1!

Everett · 04-22-2009, 01:00 PM

Ya, fo sho! If you don't work at a dealership......you must contact Aaron for parts, or chances are you will get beat around the bush. Not many people are knowledgeable about our 'special' deuces!

04-21-2009, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,140 Thanks: 9 Thanked 70 Times in 66 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Aaron (Lithia Toyota/te51levin) Aaron just plain rocks. I have bought tons of parts from him/Lithia Toyota and their prices rock. Usually shipping is cheaper than even paying sales tax here (dealership located in Oregon - they have no sales tax), and the prices are insanely better than prices on local items from the dealership. Great prices, support, friendly attitude, and helps where/when he can. For instance there have been several times where I have went to go fix something and order everything but 1 gasket somewhere. He informs me that there is a gasket right there, explains it's location, gives me a cost, and asks if I want that as well. This has saved my ass a couple of times. Recently I called and got the skinny on the TRD parts for the SW20 and had a discussion about the discontinuation of the sways/springs. He explained to me that he has been in talks with TRD and honestly didn't know what the outcome would be. He informed me that he had 1 set of springs left, a couple rear sways, and was unable to get any front sways at the current moment. He said that might change, but everything is looking unlikely. I bought the springs and rear swya at a great price from him, and he actually gave me the name of another dealership that had some. Here is a guy that hands out a number to a completely different, unafiliated dealership, just to help me get the part I need. Most places would just say we don't have it, and try back later. Bottom line is he is a stand-up guy, extrememly good customer service/support, great prices, fast delivery, and has yet to ever get an order wrong (and I am in the couple thousands worth of parts so far). If you don't at least give him a call and see what he can do for ya, you're doing yourself a disservice. Thanks Aaron!

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04-21-2009, 11:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
te51levin Lithia Toyota Parts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,921 Thanks: 33 Thanked 146 Times in 125 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (125/100% )	Wow. I'm flattered, dude. Thank you so much for that! It is a genuine pleasure and honor to be able to work with this community, and people like yourself are the reason I can say that. We have been doing this for a few years now and have not encountered a single customer that regret our decision to get involved. Maybe it goes without saying, but your support and loyalty are very much appreciated!

04-22-2009, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
mthreat Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 272 Thanks: 30 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	+1. In a word, irreplaceable.

04-22-2009, 10:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Redstar My other cars are jealous Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 396 Thanks: 18 Thanked 38 Times in 27 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	Agreed. Aaron, you're awesome. My local dealer can't even come close to the help you are able to give over the phone. I finally opened that box for the window trim, looks great. Thanks for taking the extra time to UPS proof it.

04-22-2009, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
fvillota Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MIami Posts: 1,830 Thanks: 65 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	yup. I'll have to say the same. when i did my swap and when my dizzy went out leaking oil everywhere. awesome guy and knows his stuff! +1!

04-22-2009, 01:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,422 Thanks: 42 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Ya, fo sho! If you don't work at a dealership......you must contact Aaron for parts, or chances are you will get beat around the bush. Not many people are knowledgeable about our 'special' deuces!