[recycled sixtie]

with these Porsche stealerships. Our local P dealership it seems that they hardly sell any cars, the cars are way overpriced(incl. used) and servicing runs about $150/hr. I went to buy a serpentine belt for my Boxster and just for curiosity I asked how much to install the belt. They quoted an hour and a half of labor. So that is close to $250 with tax. Wayne's 101 Projects for your Boxster book states one hour. Edmonton has a population of about 1 million. If they did not make a profit, then they would not be in business. But they are but I don't understand the economics of it. Could somebody in the business enlighten me? The indy shop is virtually the same. I am sure it would pay for me to have major work done down say in California in the middle of winter and stay at a Best Western for a few days holiday while the work is done. At least your prices are more reasonable. Probably have to pay duty on the way back for the work done. Do you think P dealerships make a ton of $$$$?Please enlighten me!