Hey All,

So I am shoping for a new replacement radiator and I haven't ever done much hunting on-line. My local dealer quated me about $315 for a replcement rad, but online I am finding prices as low as about $70!? Online I'm also finding a seemingly wide range of prices.

So what's the deal on these price differences? Does price necessarily dictate quality? How does one make a judgement on the quality/reliabilty of what they're getting with so many choices?

Here are a couple of links to demonstrate the range of radiator choices I seem to have:

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?N=0&Nr=AND%28wpn_tl_name:Engine+%26+Drivetrain,wpn_cat_name:Radiators\%2C+Fans\%2C+Cooling+Systems+%26+Components,wpn_scat_name:Radiators,part:Radiator%29

http://www.ebay.com/sch/2000-Volvo-V40-Radiators%20&%20Parts/33602/i.html?_nkw=2000+Volvo+V40&_trksid=p2042678.m1397

Any tips/advice on how best to narrow my search and make a decision would be greatly appreciated. If you have a favorite seller/dealer that you've never failed with, that would also be appreciated also.

Thanks!

- T -

If you want OEM, try Tasca Volvo, a dealer in RI:

http://www.tascaparts.com/parts/2000/VOLVO/V40/?siteid=213668&vehicleid=1434040§ion=COOLING%20SYSTEM&group=COOLING%20SYSTEM&subgroup=RADIATOR

Otherwise, FCP Groton might have a good one.

If you live on the West Coast, take a look at IPD.com
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