Wishbones - new or used?

[guest3121]

I need a replacement lower bush on the NSF wishbone - finding it quite difficult to get one at a reasonable price, i.e. <€60!

Got a quote from 247spares.co.uk for the whole wishbone in used condition for £60 delivered - but am unsure of the condition of the perishable parts (bushes & ball joint)

Have also seen this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-JAZZ-1-2i-1-2DSi-1-4i-1-4DSi-2002-2008-LOWER-WISHBONE-ARM-RH-SIDE-/120875904491?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c24c3edeb#ht_4208wt_952) on ebay...but am unsure of the quality of the part, especially at that price.

A new OEM wishbone will set me back about €190 from an Auto Factors over here..so don't really want to go down that route..

Does anyone have any input on this?

Thanks

S

[caseyjones]

In the case of things that wear out / have a finite life, I don't think I'd buy used, at least not without having a jolly good look at it. It's fine for things like trim or brackets or whatever that last indefinitely but as you say, you know nothing about the condition or how much life it's got left in it.

I think I'd probably go for the eBay one, provided you're satisfied it's the right bit. The seller has 100% positive feedback and the price is excellent. For all practical purposes I reckon a third-party wishbone is likely to be just as good as an OEM one.

Just one thing - you said you need the NSF wishbone, but the one on eBay is described as RHS. I think you still drive on the left in the RoI, don't you?

[guest3121]

Hey, thanks for input there.

Yea I was between two minds about the ebay one - I meant to put LHS one in the link instead! Thanks for that!
The price of OEM is crazy from the factors, so ebay it is! And I did have my doubts about the used one...

Thanks again