Date:         Thu, 12 Oct 2000 18:51:51 -0600
Reply-To:     Gary Lee <gary2a@TELUSPLANET.NET>
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From:         Gary Lee <gary2a@TELUSPLANET.NET>
Subject:      Subject: Re: Engine & Exhaust replacement (help!)
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Rico Sapolich <JKrevnov@AOL.COM wrote:

"Also, if you turn on the charm, you may be able to
cultivate a relationship with a dealer parts guy who, with one mighty
keystroke, can knock 20%-40% off the list price."
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That's a good advice.  I always ask the dealer for a discount and they
always give something.  For transmission parts (3-4 hub slider etc.) they
offered me jobber prices which meant that it all ended up a bit less than
mail ordering away to one of the list specialists, and no freight charges.
For big ticket parts it seems the dealer has a lot of discretionary latitude
in what price schedule they apply.  I don't even know any of the dealer
parts guys, I don't go there very often.
Just ask, you would be surprised.

Gary Lee
Calgary, Canada