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Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 14:46:15 -0400
From: Dexter J <lamealameadingdongnopsamlamelame.org>
Subject: Re: Ebay UK: Any one want a nicely run in Aero?


Salutations: On Mon, 02 Feb 2004 10:40:32 +0000, Grunff <grunffnopsam.com> wrote: > MeatballTurbo wrote: > >> Seen one or two Aeros in not as nice nick going for £3k+ though. Seems >> the price for them has started to rise before the C900's > > Blimey! I must be getting out of touch - prices down here are > significantly lower than that. > > I'm not knocking them - they're great cars, and when I have more time, > one day I'll have one. But if you buy one at that age/mileage, be > prepared to spend a lot of time/money on it. This is especially the case > if it's been modded in any way. > Seconded.. Price variance is local so that in some places/countries Aero's are very desirable and thusly more expensive. However, you must start on the premise that any 'modified' machine has been driven hard enough to at least exercise the mod. This can get expensive as regards engine/suspension mounts, transmissions and supporting engine components (hoses, pressure lines and pumps for example). That said, if they took on a good share of these other items as part of 'corrective' performance upgrade and they are in good condition and/or recently done. Well then, it might be a very good deal as long as you plan to drive it a while. Personally - I always start work on the premise that a sub $8,000 (name your currency) SAAB is being sold because 'something' has to be done to it. This is OK because I thusly don't have to finance (or carry the extra insurance for the financing) at this price range. The 'something' may not be anything particular, or a really evident thing - or a combination of both - but I cost used cars out carefully against what reliable mileage I think the machine may have left in her against these repairs (and that's the tricky part). There are only two real risks to this approach: A:) There is something deep enough in the system that is missed by pre-sale third party inspection professional.This is less likely to bite you if you can find a local euro-performance shop who do not necessarily specialize in SAAB's - but have worked on a few of them. In fact, if you can find a mechanic who is not a 'fan' the marque personally - you probably have a good choice. B:) The potential for catastrophic failure of the inertial drive controller (you) whilst carrying the utility insurance policy. The comprehensive insurance on a Aero (performance or otherwise) is not inexpensive. There is a 60/40 chance you or yours will be at fault and thusly - the vitally important ROI calculation as to potential mileage from the initial greater transportation investment (its operational 'burn rate' if you will) can be very adversely affected depended on chaos theory theory in many ways really.. :) .. It's no more a risk than carrying a fully financed brand new lemon that anyone may or may not total at the end of three years I suppose. Basically - there is some degree in maddness written into owning any vehicle at all at some point in the chart. If you like the colour and it drives as you expect it should - spend a few dollars and have it gone over carefully. -- J Dexter - webmaster - http://www.dexterdyne.org/ all tunes - no cookies no subscription no weather no ads no news no phone in - RealAudio 8+ Required - all the Time Radio Free Dexterdyne Top Tune o'be-do-da-day Louis Prima - Buona Sera http://www.dexterdyne.org/888/161.RAM

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