"MLD" <MLD@verizon.net> wrote in message news:Mb7yi.8919$5y3.473@trndny07...
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> "Zorro_2k" <NONE@jam_on.com> wrote in message
> news:46c8ed13$0$16503$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
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>> "MLD" <MLD@verizon.net> wrote in message news:68%ui.2$vC4.0@trndny01...
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>> >> Mike
>> >>
>> >>
>> > Called three Honda Dealers in my local area; all quoted on the same
> repair
>> > work
>> > Replace timing belt, water pump, all drive belts and coolant. Prices
> were
>> > $850, $810 (provides a loaner car) and $790.
>>
>> HOLY CRAP...I live in East-Central Fla, and the local Honda dealer
>> charged
>> me $495 for timing belt, water pump and drive belt change..
>>
>
> I ended up paying $750 (summer deal)--still no where near $495. But you
> pay
> the price by living in the middle of Fla--no spring, no fall, no snow
> storms--oh, you do get the hurricanes though <g>
> MLD
>

Yes, I often think about the seasons while at the beach.........in January.
I lived up North most of my life, and I can honestly tell you I don't miss
the seasons at all. And if I want Fall colors or snow, I just drive about 8
hours up to North Carolina for a weekend. I couldn't ski when living in
Nebraska, anyway.