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Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:54:04 GMT
From: Shane Almeida <almeida.spam.is.evilnospam.is.evil.mindless.com>
Subject: Re: Trailer Hitch on 2004 9-3 Aero


On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 09:47:48 -0400, Fred W. wrote: > I have an idea... > why not just *buy* the first filter from the dealership instead of > *demanding* free information? > Yes it will be a few dollars more than the online places, but: > a) if you go to the dealership and pick it up you will save the shipping > cost Because the dealer is an hour away and the parts store I go to is 10 minutes away. There are no shipping charges involved. > b) you will have the correct part number (on the box and paperwork) for > future reference. The dealer will most likely give me a Saab filter, which the parts store doesn't stock. I was looking for a Fram, Purolator, or similar generic filter. I wanted a third party filter that I could pick up at my parts store. > c) you will have maintained your dignity at the dealership and won't have > come across as a PITA tight wad. There are way betters ways to earn and maintain dignity than putting up with a dealer that isn't interested in helping a customer. My next question after "what's the part number" would have been "how much do you charge for those filters?" If the price was fair, even if it was more than what I would pay elsewhere, I probably would have stopped in to pick up a couple filters the next time I was in the area. He wasn't interested in helping me, only in taking my money. I understand his position, but I'd rather take my money to someone will is just as interested in helping me as they are in taking my money. > Besides, why would you change your oil at 3000 miles? It isn't called for > by the manufacturer and really isn't necessary. Why not? The only reason not to change the oil is time and money. Oil and filters are cheap and it takes only a short amount of time to change. It never hurts to take extra good care of your car. Also, my commute is very short, so my engine doesn't have a chance to really warm up. We've always changed oil religiously in my house. My last car had its oil changed at 125, 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 miles and then every 2000 miles after that for 18 years until I got rid of it and got my Saab. Also, the manufacturer doesn't always recommend what's best. The Passat and Audi 1.8T engines are the same. Audi covers oil changes in the warranty at 10000 mile intervals. VW doesn't cover oil changes and recommends a 5000 mile interval. Same engine, same oil, but Audi doesn't want to pay for twice as many oil changes. Do you think Saab would recommend a 15000 mile interval if it wasn't covered under the free maintanence?

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