Re: Speaking of horrific prices...

[chan@seattleu.edu (Anthony K.B. Chan)]

Hi Chris,

What kind of car do you have? Do you have a Turbo or V8? The coil for my
85' 5000s is under $50 from a local parts store, it's a genuine Bosch
part. 

I know the coil of the Turbo is different and they are probably expensive. 
I have't seen the one on the V8 but I presume they are different and
very expensive too.

Anthony

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> Has anyone priced out an ignition coil lately?  I'm used to replacing coils
> as a maintenance item...but not for $225 I'm not!!!
> 
> Anyone know what the story is on these things and perhaps alternate sources
> or repair methods?  Not that anything is overtly wrong...but again, I'm
> used to replacing them as part of scheduled maintenance (ie. every 40K or
> so).  How long do these things last?  And do they operate near 100% over
> their life?
> 
> Chris
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