Date: Wed, 09 Dec 1998 10:46:18 GMT From: njahnopsamejanews.com Subject: Re: When to shoot an old SAAB?
In article <74jrsb$92mnopsams1.newsguy.com>, "x" <mike_monahannopsammationsystems.com> wrote: > I recently bought an '87 9000S. Overall it was well taken care of but some > of the catch-up maintenance is starting to cause me to reconsider. The car > has 140,000 miles the engine, body and interior are in very good condition. > The problems according to my mechanic (whom I trust) is a clutch that should > be replaced, Why does is it suprise you that after 140,000 miles the clutch needs replacing? I recently had this job done on my 84 900T16. It cost me 150 pounds (about $240) including complete Borg and Beck clutch kit. > an OEM timing chain idler that he recommends being replaced, > shot motor mounts that should be replaced, leaking oil pump. How this lot can add up to $2k is beyond me. Maybe you should consider getting a quote from another garage! > I prefer > bringing the car up to snuff, none of the problems currently are keeping the > car off of the road and I recently replaced brake rotors and water pump. > Recouping the repairs on resale or insurance should it be involved in an > accident is not likely since the above list of repairs will take over > $2,000. My options are to sell it and try again, repair it and drive it, or > live with it and let it continue to deteriorate. Any thoughts? > Your first idea is the correct one. Buying a SAAB is never a wise choice if you want to make money from it. I have already spent more on repairs to my car than it originally cost me a year ago. This doesn't bother me since I do over 15k miles a year and want the car to last for at least another 5 or so years. I love my SAAB and if you do to you will realise it is a long term investment in a superior car. After you have made these repairs the car should be good for another 140k miles. Yours NJH. -----------== Posted via Deja News, The Discussion Network ==---------- http://www.dejanews.com/ Search, Read, Discuss, or Start Your Own
