The BD were original VW, yes, they have the less expensive aftermarkets too.

Thanks,
Bryan

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From: VWBrain@aol.com [mailto:VWBrain@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2009 10:17 AM
To: bfeddish@NETREACH.NET; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Mechanics using customer supplied parts.. Was bars leaks

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