The context of the following conversation is Quinn did a really good job on the car engine and it runs like new now.:
Quinn says I fixed the car engine the other day..
The friend responds Didn't you express a lot of doubt about being able to do it?.
Quinn responds Yeah, but it runs like new now..
The friend responds How much money did you save not going to the mechanic?.
Quinn responds At least a thousand..
The friend responds I know someone who would have fixed it for less..