Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 16:06:59 -0500 From: s9000t <s9000tnopsamos.com> Subject: Re: Need idea on true value
Grunff wrote: > > J. Sproat wrote: > > In the back of a used carlot here in the bootheel of Missouri there is a > > Saab 900S 2-door hatchback (non-turbo), it's a 16-valve, auto, with 136,000 > > miles, no radio and the car dealer says it needs a new fuel pump. He's > > asking $1,000 (US). The engine looks clean, the front seats have some > > stiching that has begun to unravel, and the rear part of the headliner is > > starting to droop. > > > > Question: Is he asking too much and how much does a fuel pump cost and how > > hard is it to replace it? > > Not sure about US prices, but it doesn't sound too much to me (in the > UK), provided it's in good condition. > > A used fuel pump shouldn't be more than say $80, and takes 20mins to fit. > Which prompts the question why a dealer wouldn't fix it himself... What year is the car, BTW? If you are interested in the car you should invest some money by letting it inspected by a qualified independent mechanic. More often than not it's a money well spent. Just my 0.02