Volkswagen Repair: Interior Door Panel, interior door panel, volkswagen vw

Question
QUESTION: The 2002 Beetle's interior door panels are one continuous formed plastic.  Pulling the door shut too hard breaks the interior handle either 1)loose or 2) completely off the rest of the panel  Have any idea where I can find a replacement door panel besides the dealer ($500.00)?

ANSWER: Carl,
 Check with Antonio, a parts dealer direct from Mexico.  He's usually has the best prices and a very good reputation. Write him here:  partsvw@hotmail.com

Rick

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QUESTION: You sure of Antonio's email? ?  He hasn't responded to me.

Answer
I am sure.
However, you want to look for used:

thesamba.com
vwvortex.com
ebay.com

For example, see here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-08-Volkswagen-VW-Beetle-Bug-DOOR-PANEL-skin-tr

Rick