Cost of cars

["R. Cummings" <cumm@flash.net>]

>From: "Bernard" <bernardl@acumenassociates.com>
>Subject: Re: Cost of cars
>
>John Larson <jdlarson@ix.netcom.com> writes:
>> We've had
>>the cheap starter discussion before, a $29 starter is just that, a $29
>>starter. Barely covers paying Julio to spray paint it and slap a rebuilt
>>label on it. It is more properly called a washed and painted starter.
>>One gets what one pays for.
>>
>
>I have to disagree with you on this.  I have paid anyewhere from $19 to $199
>for a starter.  All have been rebuilt well.  It depends a lot on how many
>they re-build and what the stocking of the parts costs the chain from
>re-builder to retail.
>
I'll go with Bernard on this one. Not only can they be rebuilt for $29, they
can be made new for $29 IF the volume and competition are high enough. The
millions of GM C/K's on the road means high volume and lots of players.

"One gets what one pays for" may apply to gold bullion but does not apply to
auto parts. Supply and demand is what governs auto part prices whether they
are for high tech or low tech vehicles.

Dan Sinclair wrote:
>At the end of the day though, I know my 'smiles per dollar' average is tough
>to beat.

True wisdom there. How many of us would own Audi's if all we looked at was
miles per dollar.

Bob Cummings
87 Coupe GT