Octagon Spares has a new SVX

rufus · #1 06-13-2002, 09:20 AM

I called Octagon Spares (southern PA) yesterday to check on an aircon compressor. The guy I talked to (Jeff) told me they had just taken delivery of a 92 with rear end damage. I bought the compressor (just received it, actually), but if you're looking for other parts, it might be a good time to give them a call.

www.octagonauto.com

-Mike

#2 06-13-2002, 10:53 AM

Have you had a problem with them being EXTREMELY rude to you there? I have been there a number of times looking for parts and have never been treated so horribly in my life.

-Mike

rufus · #3 06-13-2002, 01:13 PM

No, I can't say I have. Actually, the one time I went up there, the guy I talked to was very friendly. Walked around with me for a while, let me sit in a few of the exotics they have for sale (I REALLY like the Maserati 3500GT), and sold me a few things for my Impreza at very reasonable prices.

#4 06-13-2002, 03:54 PM

I recall the first time I went there, I went with my mother. The man there yelled at her for parking in the wrong place. Then, she was complimenting him on the car he was driving (A yellow WRX) and he completely ignored her. I have always wanted to see some of the exotics they have there, but have been scared to death to ask. Perhaps I could meet you there sometime?

-Mike

RSVX · #5 06-13-2002, 04:11 PM

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Originally posted by Green1995SVX
I recall the first time I went there, I went with my mother. The man there yelled at her for parking in the wrong place. Then, she was complimenting him on the car he was driving (A yellow WRX) and he completely ignored her. I have always wanted to see some of the exotics they have there, but have been scared to death to ask. Perhaps I could meet you there sometime?

-Mike

Maybe we could ALL meet there sometime... I am 5 minutes east of philly...

Maria is close by as well, although snoopy is smoking...

#6 06-13-2002, 04:28 PM

That would be fun. We should arrange that. I know there are a few SVXers in Lancaster here that would go... Nubs would prob. go too.

-Mike

benebob · #7 06-14-2002, 07:25 AM

I don't know. That whole area scares me. Something about squealing like a pig and all.

249SVX · #8 06-14-2002, 10:27 AM

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Originally posted by benebob
I don't know. That whole area scares me. Something about squealing like a pig and all.

No no, that part of the state is a little farther North, in Perry county I think.

benebob · #9 06-14-2002, 11:19 AM

York County is no better. I grew up in Northern York Co. It has the highest teenage pregnancy rate in the NATION, had the highest HIV/Aids rate in the nation until 98 and don't forget about the largest number of hate group members per capita in the nation.

Never2phat · #10 06-14-2002, 03:09 PM

I genuinely feel bad for those who live in York. With the white sepremists and other epidemics they have to deal with they definetely could use some help.

As for pig squeeling............Try Newville. With one red light and some of the most backward people I have ever met I think they deserve some kinda piggy award

I get some of the funniest looks from the locals when they see my SVX. They look at it as if it is from outer space

As for Octagon.........I cannot even get them to return an email. That to me is beyond lazy and direspectful. Y have an email account if your not going to use it?

B.C.

#11 06-14-2002, 04:24 PM

My dad's company is in york. Sometimes I go meet him for lunch and such, and I just try to look straight ahead and ignore the surroundings. What a backwards place.

-Mike

rufus · #12 06-14-2002, 08:41 PM

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Originally posted by Never2phat
I genuinely feel bad for those who live in York. With the white sepremists and other epidemics they have to deal with they definetely could use some help.

As for pig squeeling............Try Newville. With one red light and some of the most backward people I have ever met I think they deserve some kinda piggy award I get some of the funniest looks from the locals when they see my SVX. They look at it as if it is from outer space

As for Octagon.........I cannot even get them to return an email. That to me is beyond lazy and direspectful. Y have an email account if your not going to use it?

B.C.

I think they had one guy there who know how to use a "compooter". Their mailbox is no longer in use now, and their web site has not seen an update in ages... or else they haven't sold a car in ages

Regardless, I am all in favor of a little get together there some time. I'll call and make the arrangements if you guys want to meet up there some weekend. It would have to be a Saturday morning, though. I think their only weekend hours are Saturday 8-12.

-Mike (of Juniata County, PA heritage)