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I own a 1998 900 SE Turbo automatic with 65K miles.
My car seems to cost me on average at least $1K - $1,500 a year to MAINTAIN.
I just took my car into the one and only Saab service place in my town
(Raleigh, NC). Here's the list of things that need repaired:
- 3-4 holes in pipe leading to muffler (causing my car to fail
emmissions inspection). Saab say I need to replace entire muffler since
it's all one piece.
- Leak somewhere in transmission tubes/pipes, Saab says I need to
replace all 6 transmission tubes since they don't know exactly which one
is leaking. They believe this is causing my inconsistent shifting,
which is one of the reasons I took the car in for repair.
- Need new front rotors, shoes, pads
- Need new front tires (this I knew already) and I'm not buying them
from Saab
- Need alignment very badly (I had my car aligned 3 months ago at place
where I purchased my new rear tires). Saab says I should have alignment
done through THEM since they will do it 'right.' Alignment is $99 +
tax, which is 25% more than I can get it done elsewhere.
- The idle is running fast or is not timed right (I complained about
this but they forgot to check it).
- Rear shock absorbers are "leaking oil" according to the tech.
So far, without the tires/alignment, they quoted me about $1575.00 to
repair the above.
Last year I had to replace the gear box mechanism to the tune of $600,
along with vacuum seals, windshield washer pumps, for another $300.
The year before it took 3 visits before they figured out I had a bad O2
sensor.
This is my first Saab (probably my last too).
Those of you with Saabs no longer in warranty: WHO ARE YOU HAVING FIX
YOUR CAR IF YOU CAN'T DO IT YOURSELF AND THERE'S NO ONE ELSE YOU CAN
FIND WHO IS ABLE TO WORK ON YOUR SAAB? I bought my Saab in CA at the
end of 1997. I live across country now.
I'm wondering if I have a 'lemon' since every year it seems to be
*something* and that something is never less than $500 to fix and usually more. Is this a typical experience?
Should I get rid of the car now? I'm unemployed so the time is not good
to try and buy something else....
ADVICE?
COMMENTS?
posted by 24.225.73...
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