[s-cars] Re: Headlight Glass - 93 Audi 100S (revisited)

[CyberPoet]

Just an update to anyone following the progression of events here --
I've gotten a few emails concerning it.

Scenario: other half's 1993 Audi 100S driver's side headlight found
with broken headlight lens about two weeks ago.

Corrective steps taken: Ordered European glass replacement from Paul at
Pumaproducts.com, per everyone's suggestion. S4 glass promptly arrived
(not 100S -- glass not interchangeable), incorrect size. Called, was
told "opps, our mistake -- we'll get the right glass out ASAP." Glass
didn't arrive as expected, called again a few days later -- sorry, was
left in the back room, never shipped. We'll get it out today via FedEx.
Still didn't arrive, another call -- here's the tracking number (gee,
sent it via 3 day delivery, imagine that). A few days later, glass
finally arrives -- this time 1984 Audi 5000 series Euro glass (same
size/fit as the S4 glass -- won't match up to the 100S reflector).
Called again, this time armed with the right VAG part numbers from my
own copy of the catalog -- "sorry, we don't have those in stock. I
could order it from Europe, but it would take a few weeks to arrive."
At least I'll get credit on the credit card for both purchases...

Disgusted, and highly annoyed that my other half has been driving
around on a single headlight (not great night vision, her), I turn
around and call the local stealer (dealer) and order the lens/reflector
assembly for $30 over stock price list (to pay for FedEx'ing the part
in ASAP) -- will arrive Tuesday. Part number [driver's side: 4A0 941
105] verified as matching what my parts catalog shows. Downside: Puma's
glass was in the $65 - $85 price range. Dealer part is glass +
reflector (as an assembly -- lens not available separately for the
92-94 100 Series), $201.55 list / $231.55 with FedEx.

And so the saga continues...

=-= Marc Glasgow