Phil, I wasn't really complaining about the shop's estimate. I didn't even disagree with the rate at the Porsche shop, in fact, I don't even know what the rate was (it may have been $550/hr and they expected to knock it out in an hour). I do think it's kind of silly to charge more for an older car. Regardless, at least they were willing to do the job. I wasn't willing to pay, so I was able to quantify that time and effort vs cash relationship, and time and effort won out.
However, I had a clutch replacement and transmission rebuild for $1500 on my 72, that was parts, labor, everything. I understand the capitalist side of it to be sure, but $550 in labor just for pulling the tranny? 10 hours at $55? I can probably do it myself in 10 hours. Well, maybe not. I'll clock it and let you know.
