Engine replacement . Ecoboost and GM 5.3
Have 330,000 on my 2009 suburban 5.3 . Pricing out New motor for the future . Can get New motor installed for around 6500. My mechanic had a 2012 f150 he was replacing ecoboost motor on, and he told m...
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Lantley wrote:
Have you ever actually turned wrenches for a living?
If you have, than I think you would understand the cost involved.
Your comments don't reflect a true understanding of overhead cost.
There is a big difference in perspective between being employed and being the owner when it come to understanding the cost and challenges of running a shop.
Yes I have. I also live in an area where labor is cheap, and I do my own work now. Still don't agree. Surprised so many people can't internalize the idea that I do not value the service at the market price. It's my money. I can value my time at whatever dollar value I want. That's the idea of value; it's subjective. I'd rather fix my own stuff than pay the market price, so I do. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that.
