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I think some of you make a mistake to add the cost of annual emmisions/inspections to the cost of owning a SAAB. Same thing with oil changes.
These types of expenses are the same for any car. The only difference might be if you live in a state that charges personal property taxes, in which case a less expensive car cost less in personal property taxes than a newer car. Same with the requirement for collision/comprehensive riders on an insurance policy vs standard libability.
The issue with how much you spend/month equates to how reliable is the car. In my case, my 88 vert auto in 20 months has been brakes pads all around (<$80), some tires, new Aero rims (not a necessity but they sure look nice), antifreeze expansion tank (<$35). I really don't count oil changes and tires because all cars need oil changes and unless the tires wear out fast, they are also a common expense.
I would think abnormal wear items are what people are looking for. I owned a 9-5 once. With the first year (<60K), I had to replace the fuel tank, power steering pump, water pump and the timing belt tensioner pulleys at 62K. These are items that are outside the norm.
Just my opinion.
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Posts in this Thread:
- How much have you spent on your Saab?, Slaterson, Sun, 31 Dec 2006 08:59:02
- Re: How much have you spent on your Saab?, GreyCabrio, Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:52:57
- Can be costly but..., 88SPGClone
, Tue, 2 Jan 2007 08:48:58 - Re:, Tom G
, Mon, 1 Jan 2007 20:16:42 <-- Viewing This Message - Re: How much have you spent on your Saab?, Darryl, Mon, 1 Jan 2007 20:16:01
- Considering the fun I've had..., Ken
, Mon, 1 Jan 2007 15:59:08 - It all started with $375, MS, Mon, 1 Jan 2007 11:42:23
- Apparently enough, Saana88
, Mon, 1 Jan 2007 10:55:29 - I don't want to think about it!!!, DivrDon
, Mon, 1 Jan 2007 10:35:47 - Estimate, Carl, Sun, 31 Dec 2006 16:49:32
- Kind of a moot point, don't you think?, whitesaab, Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:34:23
- Re: How much have you spent on your Saab?, 900 T, Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:24:11
- Re: How much have you spent on your Saab?, John N, Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:20:29
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