Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 20:09:27 GMT From: Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> Subject: Re: Saab Lost a Loyal Customer
Craig wrote: > 3rd a week ago the clutch overheated and burned out. WITH LESS THAN > 7000 MILES ON IT!!!! > > Now, if I were new to stick shifts and clutches I can understand and > accept that I may have caused it, but I've been driving manuals > exclusively for 25 years and Saabs exclusively for the past 15 years. > I'm quite used to shifting and I never ride the clutch. Nor do I abuse > the car. > > Saab would not do anything on working with me to replace the clutch. No > good will was forthcoming. It cost almoat 2k to replace. In the Uk you could probably sue them in court for supplying 'goods not fit for the purpose'. You'd need an supporting engineer's report to establish it wasn't abuse but I'm sure you'd win. So sure, it's unlikely it would ever come to court here. Graham