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Low cost of ownership is all how you work the numbers
Posted by Kevin A [Email] (more from Kevin A) on Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:46:00
In Reply to: Saab reliability, John Nikkel, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 10:09:18
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I've got a 1991 900s that I bought with 79k on it and now I've got 180k and still running strong. I've kept meticulous records, had the clutch, AC and a cv joint replaced at a shop and did all the other work myself including ball joints, shocks and tie rod ends (saab parts from an online vendor) this year. Mobil 1 and Redline in the trans, Zymol on the paint, Brakes, hoses, belts, and all the other minor stuff has been on kept up on, and every cent has been recorded. The door still sounds solid when slammed and the rattles and squeaks rival that of all the new rental cars that I often drive for work. The final word is that I'm driving a good looking old car for pennies a mile. Acceleration can't keep up with the new cars, but handling and gas mileage isn't bad. But if I lost the car tomorrow and got nothing for it, I would have driven it for less than 15cents per mile. AAA cites that the average new car is costing over 50 cents per mile. I can drive the car fast on a mountain road, load it up and cruise the interstate, dress down with hiking boots or dress up with loafers and valet park, The saab is like a good pair of khaki pants. Not the best in every situation, but pretty good in all situations, as long as it has been cared for, and knows that you will continue to care for it!
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Posts in this Thread:
- Saab reliability, John Nikkel, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 10:09:18
- Low cost of ownership is all how you work the numbers, Kevin A, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 19:46:00 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Saab reliability, Jesse 89spg, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:36:15
- No, but can understand, Dan W, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:30:43
- every mechanic?, mudpuppy, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:26:08
- Re: Saab reliability, Alex C., Tue, 24 Feb 2004 12:57:11
- Starting point?, Stephen Goldberger, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 12:30:43
- Re: Saab reliability, joe w., Tue, 24 Feb 2004 11:09:47
- Re: Saab reliability, KB900psi, Tue, 24 Feb 2004 10:29:37
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