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Re: V8 Owners=Insane?



Ben writes:

<< ...and I want to know how Audi gets away with these prices?! Actually, I 
 want to know how you guys deal with the prices of these parts. These cars
 make UrQ's look like Yugo's!!!!
 
  Example: Distributor cap: $179x2!!! Rotor is NOT available. Top end
 gasket set: $489.00!! $417 for the three timing belt tensioners. $350 for
 a water pump???....are they joking?
 
   My questions are as follows: Where do you V8 owners get your parts. Are
 you actually paying dealer prices or is there a better source? Linda? What
 am I missing here? 
 
   No wonder the resale of these cars is terrible! :(
 
  Please help me out on this one...it's going to kill me!
 
 Laters, Ben>>

Ben,

I I know!! I'm checking into it via a mechanic friend of mine and will let
you and fellow Q-listers know when I find out (same one who rebuilt a '90 V8
tranny.  I was able to get some good deals through former dealership
acquantances, but once they leave the dealership, my sources are gone.
 Biggest problem is that most parts are dealer only, due to the exclusivity
and low build numbers for the car.  Nobody else uses that motor, so....

Good luck

-Ingo