Date: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:50:20 GMT From: - Bob - <uctraingnospamanet.com> Subject: Re: Lower Control arm Right and Left Hand sides
On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:18:11 -0500, Fred W <malt_houndnospamo.com> wrote: >SuperDaemon wrote: >> I have estimates from 2 shops both about $1600 for the front lower Control >> arms to be replaced. It is a 1997 900 Turbo SE Manual with 107k miles on it >> and fun to drive. bought it from a friend for $3500. Should I go ahead and >> replace these or try to sell it? >> >> Thank you. >> >> P.S. more less serious questions later. > >Do it yourself. It's not that hard, and if you can borrow the tools >your way ahead. Hell, even if you had to buy new tools you'd still be >way ahead!! That's a pretty serious DIY job Fred.I would not suggest it to a newbie. The prices sound high. What are they charging for parts on the estimates and what parts are they replacing ?