Is it just me or are auto parts getting a little nuts?
Recent purchases:
4 spark plugs for Hyundai Veloster- $14.99 apiece, eventually found a "sale" for $8.99 each. Had to call 15 stores for it.
Catalytic converters with downpipe for 2003 Silverado-$799.99 at local parts shop, eventually found them on Rockauto for $450 shipped.
Spider injector harness with injectors for 2003 Silverado-$599.99 at local parts shop, found on Rockauto for $350 shipped.
Upper and Lower intake manifold gaskets plus labor for 2003 Silverado-$825, had to have done at local shop.
Evap sensor and solenoid plus labor for 2003 Silverado-$585, had to have done at local shop.
Single Brake caliper plus labor and flush for 2003 Silverado- $506, had to have done at local shop.
Brake pads and rotors for 2003 Silverado-$300 from local shop.
All this to sell the truck for $3000 with almost 170k on the clock. It went cheap because its two wheel drive/V-6/5-speed. Ran like a top afterwards. Shoulda just kept the thing. SWMBO said I cant have 2 trucks and a new motorcycle.
I do everything I know how to do plus what I can figure out, I just don't have a garage and theres only so much I can do with 2 nonconsecutive days off a week being a business manager. I shop around to get the best deal on parts and labor, but some shops won't touch parts you bought for them to put on. Not enough profit in labor only. The cost of this stuff is just getting out of hand.
End Rant.