Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 15:04:44 +0200 From: "Simon Putz" <simon.putznopsamline.de> Subject: Re: 9-3 SE or VW Jetta GLX? Opinions?
> My brother-in-law is a general auto mechanic. He says the reason he's > reluctant to work on Saabs is because there are certain parts that really > require "Saab-specific" tools to get at. Without those tools, I guess > inexperience mechs can get themselves into trouble as described in Lea15's > post. So one of the things a good Saab mechanic will have to have is all the > proper tools. My brother-in-law just doesn't want to invest in specialized > tools, so that's why I just have to go to the dealership until I can find a > decent Saab mechanic. i dont know.. but well as far as i have been fumbling around in my car (no not that way) i didnt need any really special saab tools.. of course if we are talking about TechII or ISAT stuff thats different, but for normal things like exhaust, oilchange, wheels n stuff you dont need any special tools i guess just some philips or torx screwdrivers and maybe! some odd sockets but nothin saab special i guess ;) tell me if im wrong > > As to the original post, I had a 97' Jetta GLX w/ the VR6. I now have a 2002 > Saab 9-3. Get the Saab. :-D good bye simon putz