I have always been amazed on how inexpensive the SEC is to run. (Except for gas!) Of course, I do 90% of my own work. I buy a lot of parts from Rusty, etc., w/ a few from the local dealer, whose parts dept. is great. Most parts are crazy cheap for the quality they are. The thing about an SEC is it is so repairable. The bolts all work! Jim K 87 560SEC