# Aftermarket rack & pinon

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rack-pinon/31271>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** legacy, subaru\
**Created:** [June 1, 2009, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rack-pinon/31271 "2009-06-01T12:43:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![little](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a88e57/32.png) [@little](https://community.cartalk.com/u/little)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 12:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rack-pinon/31271/1 "2009-06-01T12:43:21Z")

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I own a 2002 subaru legacy with 115,000 miles. I need a new rack and for replacement my mechanic has quoted me a price of $700 using aftermarket parts or $930 using subaru parts. Are the subaru parts worth the difference. I do plan on keeping the car as long as it is reliable

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**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rack-pinon/31271/2 "2009-06-01T14:33:49Z")

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I have always used aftermarket parts for these type jobs. Before making your final decision, check about warranty. Most aftermarket suppliers will offer a lifetime replacement parts warranty, but Subaru does not necessarily match that warranty for the same part.

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**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rack-pinon/31271/3 "2009-06-01T14:47:41Z")

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This is probably a rebuilt unit…which is fine. Shouldn’t be a problem at all if bought from a reputable supplier.

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**Author:** ![little](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a88e57/32.png) [@little](https://community.cartalk.com/u/little)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2009, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aftermarket-rack-pinon/31271/4 "2009-06-01T17:11:19Z")

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Thank you for replying