Re: mobil 1 in bulk

[Paul Wilson <pwilson@pop.ma.ultranet.com>]

At 12:53 PM 6/23/98 -0400, Shaun D. Mullen wrote:
>I am using Mobil 1 in my '98 A4QM Avant thanks to the encouragement of
>several folks on the list.  I'd like to buy several cases if the
>discount is deep enuf.  Beyond Pep Boys, Wal-Mart and other outlets that
>usually have iffy supplies of Mobil 1, not to mention fairly high
>prices, are there any retailers (or wholesalers who do some retail
>sales) with whom I might place a bulk order?  Note that I live in
>Southeastern Pennsylvania, so a cash-and-carry outlet in L.A. or
>Chicago, for example, isn't going to be much help.

BJ's Wholesale Club sells Mobil 1 in the 6-pack cases at good prices,
though I don't know the exact price.  

I called my Audi dealer yesterday to schedule my 5000 mile service.  I
asked them how much extra they would charge for Mobil 1.  They said they
sell Mobil 1 for $7/qt. and Audi pays $2.25/qt. so I'd have to pay the
difference.  I asked them if they don't think that's a bit ridiculous since
I can buy it at any store for about $3.50/qt.  She said they pay $5.

I'll be bringing my own and complaining about them trying to gouge.

Paul Wilson
http://www.ultranet.com/~pwilson