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Anyone buy their engine on Aliexpress?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by java, May 3, 2024.

  1. May 3, 2024 at 12:35 AM
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    java

    java [OP] fauxrunner

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    Comes with "Unlimited kilometers warranty".

    Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! $3,728.34 | 1GR-FE 4.0L Petrol Engine 6 Cylinder For Lexus GX Toyota 4Runner FJ Cruiser Fortuner Hilux Land Cru Auto Acessories
    https://a.aliexpress.com/_mq7fkjs
     
  2. May 3, 2024 at 12:46 AM
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    java

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    Also found this, cute:

    Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! $25.27 | GCD 1:64 4Runner TRD Pro N280 Alloy Model Car
    https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0mlxpY
     
  3. May 3, 2024 at 4:49 AM
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    Startrek

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    it probably from same alloy
     
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  4. May 3, 2024 at 5:03 AM
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    AuSeeker

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    Shipping is probably 4 times the sale price.
     
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  5. May 3, 2024 at 5:48 AM
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    500$ to WA.
     
  6. May 3, 2024 at 5:58 AM
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    Daddykool

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    Buying an engine from China? With a 'warranty'?
     
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    They have this disclaimer......
    "Please contact customer service to determine which shipping channel to use before payment, and modify the shipping cost."

    So may not be that $500 in the end.
     
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  8. May 3, 2024 at 7:46 AM
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    McSpazatron

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    Is that picture actually 1gr-fe? It’s a handsome looking engine in its bare state.

    The description say “real car engine”, so I’d buy with confidence.
     
  9. May 3, 2024 at 7:46 AM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    Some sellers on Aliexpress and Alibaba are easy to work with and others suffer from the language barrier. This is from personal experience when I was a purchasing manager. For an engine, I would try and source in the states from a salvage yard if possible.
     
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  10. May 3, 2024 at 7:53 AM
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    whippersnapper02

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    Nah bro…nah.
     
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    Unlimited km warranty: just ship it back and they will diagnose and let you know if your issue is covered.

    This is of course assuming it's legitimate, but just think of dealing with a small Chinese operation for after sales support, lol.
     
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  12. May 3, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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    Bagman

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    What could go wrong? o_O
     
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  13. May 3, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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    No way in hell I’d do this. You’re asking for an absolute nightmare
     
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  14. May 3, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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    Good Ol China special eh?
     
  15. May 3, 2024 at 7:24 PM
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    It says 12 months or unlimited km. And isn't a long block only a few grand more?
     

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