Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:38:38 +0000 From: Grunff <grunffnospam.com> Subject: Re: SID units
Sleeker GT Phwoar wrote: > Parts being pricey. Oh yeah, I know that. Thermostat from main dealer > £22.50. Replacement Toyota windscreen wipers, £50 including the special > screw fitting adaptor, Halford £18 with the adaptor, Bosch £23 with the > adaptor included. In the end it's worked out cheaper to by KYB (what > Toyota brand as their own) and TRD (Toyota Race Developments) branded > parts from performance Toyota independants than normal Toyota branded > standard spec parts from a dealer. The things that hurt with Saabs is the Saab only parts. Generic parts (like Bosch ignition/injection, various electronics etc.) are cheap, but try buying a piece of interior plastic new - ouch. -- Grunff