Vikas Kapoor wrote:It's way too much than what I used to pay in India
SCJA
When I die, I want people to look at me and say "Yeah, he might have been crazy, but that was one zarkin frood that knew where his towel was."
...so it all comes out in the wash
Vikas Kapoor wrote: I had to change the starter and O2 sensor. This discussion actually made me think about public transportation.
Vikas Kapoor wrote:Maintenance cost is really high* in usa. I have Toyota Camery (used one). But I am not talking about frequent breakdowns. But labor cost 70-90/hr (Even software engineers are not getting that much rate). and insurance companies do not cover this cost. I am wondering how much do you guys spend yearly on what kind of vehicle?
* YMMV
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Teja Saab wrote:169.99 dollars per hour by the BMW dealership where I normally take my car. I have learnt to scream ....
Pat Farrell wrote:
Teja Saab wrote:169.99 dollars per hour by the BMW dealership where I normally take my car. I have learnt to scream ....
Long ago, I learned that BMW's official attitude is "if you can afford to own this fine machine, then you can afford the proper maintenance."
Ernest Friedman-Hill wrote:A friend of mine recently said that BMW repair costs $700 per light that's illuminated on your dashboard.
Regards Pete
Peter Rooke wrote:I would expect to paid about £300 for a service on a Ducati motorbike (the belts changed and values need adjusted - complex work!)
Regards Pete
Regards Pete
Peter Rooke wrote: Should be in the mechanic in the USA
Peter Rooke wrote:Think I'm in the wrong country (the UK) and in the wrong profession (IT). Should be in the mechanic in the USA
Joe Ess wrote:A good mechanic can make a pretty decent living. And they really aren't that much different from computer geeks, they just geek out about different things.
gregg wrote: The days of the "shade tree mechanic" are long over
Don't get me started about those stupid light bulbs. |