Wix 49301 (repeat, 301) Air Filter now available?

[Kermit]

Originally Posted by SmartTech

the factory air filter are 18.69 and the factory cabin filter is 39.88 so why pay more for aftermarket?
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Because Smart dealerships aren't always right around the corner so the consumer isn't afforded the luxury of just popping in and grabbing one of each. In my case, the closest dealer is 160 miles away and my preferred dealer is around 320 miles away.

It's bad enough the gas I waste everytime I head to one of them....of course if I mail order then theres the shipping & handling....like I did when I got my plugs.

[Godfather]

If you've compared the factory cabin filter, and the one from NAPA, you'd immediately have the answer as to why the aftermarket one is better. The factory one is a major piece of crapola.

[Kermit]

Originally Posted by Godfather

If you've compared the factory cabin filter, and the one from NAPA, you'd immediately have the answer as to why the aftermarket one is better. The factory one is a major piece of crapola.

The factory one is garbage but the dealer one isn't bad - I've got to give them props for that even though I prefer the Wix.