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Posted by Dan W (more from Dan W) on Tue, 4 Feb 2003 21:50:23
In Reply to: what should I do?...advice needed!, seth k., Tue, 4 Feb 2003 21:24:35
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1. Is your mechanic a saab-trained tech, or a 'all makes' guy? IMO it's simply foolish to not have a saab tech. Independents are usually less expensive than dealer, and increasingly, are more experienced with the older models.
2. The fact that the mechanic started waaaayyy high for a front pipe & cat job, then flopped under pressure but still high, makes me fidgety for your sake. Well worth your time to get a second opinion.
3. Let's say your tech is 100% right on re: car's needs (maybe he is about ball joints, but quite unlikely indeed about tie ends). Frankly, replacing simple wear-out items like ball joints is not something to get get 'scared' about - normal. An expected maintenance expense. Whether it fits your budget is your call. Wise to take tranny r/r into account, but realize the buggers are very unpredictable - may go a long time yet.
4. Good luck!
'85 900S 210k
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Posts in this Thread:
- what should I do?...advice needed!, seth k., Tue, 4 Feb 2003 21:24:35
- Thanks everyone!!, seth k., Wed, 5 Feb 2003 23:42:43
- Run away, GregA, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 13:30:05
- Re: what should I do?...advice needed!, Gary, Wed, 5 Feb 2003 12:49:30
- FIND A NEW MECHANIC!!!!!!, Chaz, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:32:21
- Re: what should I do?...advice needed!, GM, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:22:29
- input, Dan W, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 21:50:23 <-- Viewing This Message
- RIP OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, RayV, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 21:37:28
- Let me give you a couple of pointers,, SWEDECAR aka Anders, Tue, 4 Feb 2003 21:37:01
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