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Re: how long will my car last?
Posted by Erik Karlsson [Email] (more from Erik Karlsson) on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:01:56
In Reply to: how long will my car last?, stofo, Sat, 7 Jan 2012 09:57:37
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I'd say what you have seen so far is all normal, save for the radiator. I've only ever had one go bad due to a puncture from what we presumed was a rock - otherwise, they last forever if you take care of your coolant.
I'd say you likely have a water pump, serpentine belt, belt tensioner, alternator and possibly a fuel pump in your near future, depending on the history of those parts. If it has a turbo, a head gasket is imminent, if its never been done before. My girlfriend has my old 1995 900 that just hit the 300,000 mile mark and it runs and drives well and still looks good, too. I've done everything (but the radiator) that you've done, plus the things on my list.
Transmission...well - it will probably cost more than the car is worth to put a new one in. I'd get a used one for with a car at that mileage...
And no - these aren't the most reliable cars on the planet. However, I like them and since I'm comparing their reliability to my Alfa Romeo and Jensen Healey, I think Saabs are amazing!! :)
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Posts in this Thread:
- how long will my car last?, stofo, Sat, 7 Jan 2012 09:57:37
- Re: how long will my car last?, Erik Karlsson, Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:01:56 <-- Viewing This Message
- why not drive it into the ground, AdamD, Mon, 9 Jan 2012 11:02:39
- ya gotta love a Saab to own one, Bill7, Sun, 8 Jan 2012 06:11:30
- All normal stuff at high mileage, Noel, Sat, 7 Jan 2012 10:15:02
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