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Subject:Re: The Mystery Machine Lives..but costs
Date:Tue, 11 Jun 1996 20:03:42 -0400

In a message dated 96-06-11 14:42:31 EDT, mike@arnold.ca (Mike) writes:

> Unless.......how hard is it to but on new rotors and brake pads?

Easy.

>Can I get good used ones (I wouldnt think so but I'll ask anyhow)? From

No.

>what my mechanic informed me he said new brake pads will be $40/pair,

Sounds a little high.

>rotors will be $200/pair,

Sounds quite high.

>and $100 in labor. I;d like to aviod the later if possible.

Sounds reasonable.

>He said that new tires would cost around #160 each.

Sounds way high.  I'd figure $70 to $100 each tops in USA money.  Adding the
exchange rate still doen't get near $160 each!

Good Luck,
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg