Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 11:42:34 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: Saab parts prices (again)
Pooh Bear wrote: > That's vaguely bizarre. Have you got several quotes for the Saab bearing ? > What's the genuine Saab price ? No, just 2 - eurocarparts and local motor factor. I asked in passing, while ordering the bmw bearing. I've found this to be the case with several other parts when I've made similar comparisons. > I had to replace my 9000's radiator last year and expected it to be pricey > but got several quotes in the £120~130 region. More than I wanted to pay > but less than I had expected. > > A water pump ( recon ) was only about £40. I was pleasantly surprised. Recon is very different though. > Maybe the Saab bearing is an oddball size and not made in quantity, whereas > the BMW part is a common size used in many vehicles and benefits from > 'economy of scale' pricing ? I don't think so - bearings are bearings. I believe this is a pricing policy issue. -- Grunff
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