Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 17:57:02 -0700 From: "Dima" <dimanospamystems.com> Subject: Re: So, would you say Saabs are reliable?
I disagree - design has to do a lot with reliability. As an engineer, I know that certain design solutions will be unreliable no matter what you do in manufacturing. -Dima "Johannes" <johsnospamkblock2334sizefitter.com> wrote in message news:428B9A45.13D17C2nospamkblock2334sizefitter.com... > > > WitchDr wrote: >> >> "Tex" <texnospamm101.org> wrote in message >> news:k7ednefqSo7P5BffRVn-1Anospamast.com... >> > Keep in mind, the newer Saabs have newer technology. And as cool as >> > new >> > technology can be, it also is the least tested and consequently is less >> > reliable. This goes for any manufacturer stuffing the latest and >> > greatest >> > tech gear into their cars. >> >> "Newer" technology as opposed to GM's...which is still using pushrod >> V-6's. > > > Reliability has more to do with production and quality control than > design. > Typically, rust starts at paint and treatment voids. Moisture enters at > panel > gaps. Improper assembly leads to rattles and wear. This also suggests that > there might be good and bad model vintage. I remember that British Leyland > cars were particular bad in strike years.