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