Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 23:15:29 +0100 From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> Subject: Re: My 1996 Saab 900SE Turbo Engine exploded!
jw wrote: > On Friday my 1996 Saab 900SE Turbo engine exploded on the M5 Near > Bristol, England, not a good day for me! > > The AA towed me to a local Indpendent Saab Garage called South West > Saab. They have quoted me £1200 + VAT for a reconditioned engine > including fitting with 6 months warrenty. > > My question is has anyone ever used South West Saab in Hanham (near > Bristol) and what did they think of them, also does the quote for the > engine replacement seem reasonable. > > Any infor/views gratefully received. Really depends on how 'reconditioned' the engine is - this can mean anything from 'we cleaned it up and changed the plugs' to 'we took the head off, inspected, cleaned, replaced all oil seals etc. etc.'. If they're quoting £1200 for the former, then it's too much. If it's for the latter, then it's a great deal. -- Grunff