Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 11:34:34 +0100 From: Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Saab parts prices (again)
Grunff wrote: > I would really love to know the reason behind this kind of pricing. My > BMW 528i needs a wheel bearing. I can get an OEM one for £26, or a copy > for £19. > > Quick comparison - same year NG900 - £72 for an OEM bearing. > > Why? That's vaguely bizarre. Have you got several quotes for the Saab bearing ? What's the genuine Saab price ? I had to replace my 9000's radiator last year and expected it to be pricey but got several quotes in the £120~130 region. More than I wanted to pay but less than I had expected. A water pump ( recon ) was only about £40. I was pleasantly surprised. Maybe the Saab bearing is an oddball size and not made in quantity, whereas the BMW part is a common size used in many vehicles and benefits from 'economy of scale' pricing ? Graham