In a message dated 9/17/2009 10:03:06 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bfeddish@NETREACH.NET writes: My point of the argument was really "expensive part" specific which our vans tend to be. I'm not advocating driving over to my mechanics armed with some used axles or a set of spark plugs that I saved fifty cents on. A specific example is my 2003 EV which needs 2 new mufflers. I can get them ballpark from BD for $350 or let the mechanic get it from the dealer for $600+. Not going to happen. Let him add a secret markup, I'm sure he will, but it's not going to be $250. If I had a mechanic that insisted I bought the $600 parts I'd find a new one. Bryan
hey Bryan I understand your point but new bosal mufflers for both list for $487 wholesale is $247 for both What brand was the BD ones ? later mark d |
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