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Re: Gambling
Posted by dtech [Email] (more from dtech) on Thu, 14 Nov 2002 16:30:22
In Reply to: Gambling, phred, Thu, 14 Nov 2002 12:57:45
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Thanks for taking the time to reply and the advice. In deciding on this, I was hoping to get info on whether or not SAAB has improved some of the failure items which many 95 owners have experienced - the throttle body or the DI for example. I have a great deal of confidence in the mechanical aspects of the engine, and take the proper steps to prolong the life of the turbo. The automatic I believe is now of GM orgin, so I expect to be OK there, as I've already changed fluid and don't drive the hell of the car. So I would only get the X warranty if I heard a lot of feedback that I have a strong likihood of experiencing repeat failures.
It is no wonder that SAAB is experiencing financial difficulties - they finally got around to making an auto which has broader appeal, but at the same time I think they have made too many quality and reliability trade offs, which hurts in warranty costs and long term repeat business. I agree with you on taking advantage of the current deals to move cars, and think the smart buy is a lease where breakage is fixed under warranty and you just turn the car back in before you are hit with out of warranty costs.
But, after my experiences I would not recommend a SAAB to any friends, and I'm not sure I'll buy another if their lack of focus on quality continues.
Even the dealer who has done a very good job of repairs on my car, admits to be frustrated by the continued stream of complaints and problems tied to SAAB quality issues. And the whole DI just amazes me.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Extended warranty advice and 95 reliability opinions, dtech, Thu, 14 Nov 2002 10:53:42
- '99 9-5 reliability experiences..here's hope!, bamaSAAB, Fri, 15 Nov 2002 08:32:11
- Re: Extended warranty advice and 95 reliability opinions, Scott Bowerman, Thu, 14 Nov 2002 19:32:06
- Re: Variables, hdm, Thu, 14 Nov 2002 16:19:37
- Re: Extended warranty advice and 95 reliability opinions, keeton, Thu, 14 Nov 2002 15:13:57
- Re: Extended warranty advice and 95 reliability opinions, fred, Thu, 14 Nov 2002 13:13:07
- Gambling, phred, Thu, 14 Nov 2002 12:57:45
- Re: Gambling, dtech, Thu, 14 Nov 2002 16:30:22 <-- Viewing This Message
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