It pays to shop around............

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Pushing Fifty

Discussion Starter · Jul 18, 2014

My radio antenna, only 4 years old, rotted in half. Your guess is as good as mine as to why. Anyway, the VW dealership wants $47 for a new one. I just found a bunch on E Bay for about 8 bucks, and if I really want to splurge, I can get a billet one for $17.

I know dealerships mark things up to maximize profits, but that's one big markup!

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Smileybug

· #2 · Jul 18, 2014

I never go to the dealer for parts, unless its through my mechanic and there really is no other parts source (which is very, very rare). Lots of great online vendors who have great prices for OEM and aftermarket stuff. And my mechanic is a great parts resource as well.

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dnyed

· #3 · Jul 18, 2014

I took mine off last summer, so I could put my friends new screen door on my roof rack. I tossed it in the car, and I have not seen it since...... I know it's in there somewhere! But, if I don't find it soon, I will need to start shopping.

I still get radio, but not as much as before. Tunnels, parking garage, gorge.

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turboturbo

· #4 · Jul 18, 2014

AntennaMastsRus

Cheap, fast shipping, lots of choices. I bought from them for my Jetta:

Beetle Antenna Mast 1J0035849A 1J0035501F 1J0035505E 1J0035505A 1C0035505 1C0035505A 1K0035501C

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john.reid

· #5 · Jul 19, 2014

I bought one like this, cheap, and it made a world of difference as to how many stations my radio receives
16 " Screw on Am FM Antenna Mast Whip Fuba Style | eBay

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Pushing Fifty

Discussion Starter · #6 · Jul 30, 2014

turboturbo said:
AntennaMastsRus

Cheap, fast shipping, lots of choices. I bought from them for my Jetta:

Beetle Antenna Mast 1J0035849A 1J0035501F 1J0035505E 1J0035505A 1C0035505 1C0035505A 1K0035501C

Thanks for this info. I just bought an original OEM mast through Paypal.

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john.reid

· #7 · Jul 31, 2014

I bought one for $6 including shipping on Ebay and it looks and works great, 16"long and the reception on my radio is really good. Go for it

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fred3rd

· #8 · Apr 22, 2015

john.reid said:
I bought one like this, cheap, and it made a world of difference as to how many stations my radio receives
16 " Screw on Am FM Antenna Mast Whip Fuba Style | eBay

They are still available. I just ordered one.

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