Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 10:57:07 -0400 From: Interious <ddhartwicknopsamPAMearthlink.net> Subject: Re: Traded my 900S for and Audi Quattro: Spock!
I should have given more emphasis to the problems I've had with my Saab dealers incredibly inconsistent repair record. For example, the parking brake had never worked properly. It would occasionally hang, in which case I had to crawl under the car and manually pull that actuating lever back. I asked the dealer to address this problem about 4 times. So eventually I started to notice pulsating brakes. The rotors were replaced, and 3 months later the brakes were pulsating again. I think that damned hand brake--which I thought to be fixed by this point--was hanging enough to heat the rear rotors. When I traded the car in, it was still pulsating badly--something that drove me crazy. Also--the A/C has been a problem for some years, failing to reach proper exit temp. That stinking Saab dealer was unable to correct this problem. Other stuff: The white paint is like chalk, the interior is trashed--cigarette burns on the seats. Head liner shot--of course, held up with clothes pins. There is a rust hole in the drivers side door. AND--the most mystifying problem, again not resolved by the dealer, is a huge amount of slop in the drive train. It was like that when I bought it. Other than that: The fuel pump, computer, and a handful of other $$$ repairs, it was relatively reliable. Think it has the original clutch at 175K. Anyway, you must understand that when I bought that car 10 years ago, I really did not appreciate the nature of Saabs and especially the value of the classic 900 series. My dad drives Saabs so I bought one to replace a Toyota Tercel. Had I known what I know now, I would have taken radically better care of it and sought superior repair facilities. The Audi dealer (independent imported car guy) gave a 1000$ for trade-in. I know trade-in numbers are metaphysical, but I'm tempted to buy the 900S back and turn it into a restoration project. Dave > >B&D wrote: > >> On 5/17/03 11:55 AM, in article 821dcv0rfekjkvducl3la335duanctmjtvnopsamcom, >> "Interious" <ddhartwicknopsamPAMearthlink.net> wrote: >> >> >>>Can I not have one foolish dalliance in this life? >>> >> >> Sure, but expect to be heckled! :) >> Seriously, though, I almost bought a 2000 9-3 for myself, and ended up >> getting a Nissan Maxima. Not bad, but no Saab. I always had twinges of >> regret whenever I saw one on the road. My excuse was that I wanted an >> automatic and I just didn't trust Saab to do it right even though the test >> drive was wonderful... > > > >I had a 1986 900 and sold it - I am still questioning that decision. I >looked for a newer Classic 900, but did not find one, so I bought a >Camry. The Camry is a fine commuter car and the perfect sleeper with >the V6 and a 5 speed - going fast from point A to point B in a straight >line, but it is definitely not a Saab, especially on the turns. Of >course, the next year I found a 1990 900S, which I promptly bought. Any >ideas on how to justify a second Classic to the wife? > > >You may have bought an Audi, but you will be back for a Saab! Perhaps >you will be able to keep both :-) > >The only problem with more than one car is you have to decide what to >drive today. But then all of us should be so lucky to have that >problem. If it is snowing, there is no question - the Classic is a great > in the snow. > > >> >> So, when my wife was wanting a station wagon, we got her a Saab 9-5 Aero >> Wagon. Regret is an expensive beast... >> >> >>>If that Aero had not been so stiffly sprung, she would of had me. >>> >> >> Sounds like for you, the Aero will go down as the girl that got away. The >> Audi is a fine car - you will have many good years. And you will come back >> to Saab, I think. In the mean time, enjoy the dalliance. Oh, and expect >> some hecking. >> >>
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