I wanted to mention to all Thrifty car buyers to beware of the cost to replace parts on your economical car. I firmly believe the manufacturer does not make money on an economical car you purchase because they make up for the loss through the replacement parts you will need to fix your car. When thinking of buying a really reasonable car, please call a reliable automotive shop and ask them their opinion on common replacements and repairs. The prices I have seen for a common part are astronomical in price. More than a car payment!
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I read once that if a car was constructed from scratch using nothing but replacement dealer parts, it would cost five times as much. Some profit margin!
I'm going to have to say something about this, as my living is made on supplying parts for atvs, scooters, dirt bikes and such. I sell these things to make a living, my husband is a mechanic and fixes peoples cars and other items that they buy for convenience or to play and entertain themselves or their family.when i sell something by all means I have to charge less to be the competitive market. Now don't get me wrong I'm a frugal person by nature, but I say what my daddy always told me.
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