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Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 06:42:36 GMT
From: "sMiles" <milessmilesnopsamlobal.net>
Subject: Re: balance shaft warranty repair - bad omen or good start?


Oh sorry, changed my handle. I was providing a little too much information. "sMiles" <milessmilesnopsamlobal.net> wrote in message news:EHzca.375$we1.276227nopsamsrv26.news.prodigy.com... > Hi all, > > The latest news. Bjorn the mechanic said that the balance shaft was no > problem, and didn't think it was a bad omen. He still thinks the pulleys > are bad, too. He's kind of gruff, so he must be a great mechanic ;-). > > There are plenty of other choices in my area (LA, CA), but the price is > sweet ($17K) and except for a glove box upon which junior must have taken > out his frustrations, and this mechanical problem, the car is impeccable > (37K miles). Also, I still have seven months of warranty. > > What can I say? I'm smitten. But I still have few days to ponder. I may > have to call Car Talk tomorrow. > > Thanks, > Miles > > > > "'nuther Bob" <noemailnopsammain.com> wrote in message > news:5ud47vcca2gscbdhr3gohth1etgl384v4jnopsamcom... > > On Fri, 14 Mar 2003 06:20:38 GMT, "Miles Abrams" > > wrote: > > > > >Hi all, > > > > > >I'm about to buy a 99 9-3 Convertible -- my first SAAB. > > > > Saab 'verts rock! > > > > > which he attributed to worn/defective idler and tensioner pulleys. > > > > Very common. Change them every 45-50K miles if your smart. $80 in > > parts for the upper pulley & belt. DIY. > > > > >He said this was not an uncommon problem and that the warranty (valid > till > > >September '03) should cover it no problem (also said to pay for a new > belt > > >if they don't want to cover it). > > > > Yep, get the belt, $35 AFAIR. > > > > >So, the shaft is being replaced under warranty. The question to you, > wise > > >newsgroupers, is should I still take the car, or is this a sign of bad > > >things down (or all over) the road? > > > > Uncommon, AFAIK. I'd shop for another. If there are not many Saabs > > in your area, you might bargain it a bit. But, if there are, why not > > choose one that doesn't have any odd problems. > > > > Bob > >

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