Lonesome7.3
By whatever means necessary …
That was after shipping. However, for one or two part, I would buy local becuase of the issues you mentioned. When I have a big project and saving a few hundred is possible, then I would use Rock Auto.

When I replaced my AC compressor last year, I not only saved several hundred dollars versus local parts stores. Plus I was able to get a BRAND NEW ACDelco compressor for that much cheaper than local stores wanted for remanufactured units.
But like you mentioned, certain parts cost so much to ship that its not worth it.![]()
