Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 20:26:48 -0400 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: So, would you say Saabs are reliable?
James Sweet wrote: > "Just Asking" <fakenospaml.com> wrote in message > news:WCnie.1804$VS6.714nospamsvr19.news.prodigy.com... > >>I'm tired of American cars and before I go Japanese I thought I'd look >> > into > >>Saab. >>Looks good but what about general reliability. Will I be in the shop for >>little annoying malfunctions like electric windows that don't work or >> > small > >>rain leaks, etc. >> >> >> > > Depends on what Saab you're looking at. Classic or modern? Series? > > > I have owned Fords, Volvos and Saabs. The Fords Ihad lived up to their reputation - Found on Road Dead, Fail On Race Day etc. On this basis I would say the Classic Saab 900 is better in terms of reliability than Fords. The 245 Volvo just won't die - It is so old I not longer need emissions tests, but it has passed every one with room to spare anyway. I own an NG 900 and it had many electrical problems. The Classic 900s I owned have all gone over 200,000 miles without any problems. I seriously question if the NG 900 will make 150,000 miles.