not all places do that, some places the mechanics are salaried (BMW of Idaho Falls), plus the rates are at least a third less than east coast rates - Now I understand about "book rates", and I probably would not be as irrate if I had not had to wait 6hrs for parts that should have already been there - nobody "paid" me for my lost time - $105-$115/hr labor rate has enough in it that I don't have to be charged at $140/hr

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2001 X5 4.4i topaz blue/sand Sport, complete Dinan S2 , hitch, V1, tint, BSW Stage 1, Alpine INA-W910BT
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