Originally posted by qaz:
I was just thinking about it and I suspect that another part of it may be that import owners take better care of their cars. Paying more for a car seems like it'd be sufficient motivation to take better care of it, particularly if you are doing so because you want a more reliable car.
Brian
Not to mention the value of being able to brag about how reliable your car is.
Back on the parts price issue...A guy I work with drives older mercedes. He generally pays as much for a just the part (does work himself) as I would pay for parts and labor combined.
