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Re: Engine Failed - 2000 Saab 9-3
Posted by AlaskanViggen [Email] (more from AlaskanViggen) on Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:41:42
In Reply to: Engine Failed - 2000 Saab 9-3, Dave, Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:22:55
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Well, don't hand the title over to the mechanic!
You will want to decide if you like the car enough to keep it another 10 years, otherwise just head over to the Saabnet classifieds for a used 9-3 because you'll never recover the $5,300 you put into the engine!
If you decide to keep it another 10 years, then bite the bullet and ship the car off to one of the top-rated site sponsors and have them go through the car front to back. You'll spend $10,000+, but you'll essentially have a new car when they are done.
This would be an easy choice for me, since I have a Viggen that I am attached to and of course it is somewhat of a rare model. You didn't specify which model you have, if it is special or special to you.
I recommend the total rebuild option, because it is WAY more cost effective to just replace/rebuild stuff when the engine is out. For example, say they yank the engine and send it off to be rebuilt. While they are in there it is very easy to give the tranny a once over, plus install a new clutch/p-plate/t-bearing, driveshafts, wheel bearings, struts, hoses, belts alternator, water pump, clean/paint engine bay, etc. Maybe while the car is in the air, they drop the fuel tank and put in a new fuel pump, rear shocks, rear axle shims, rhino coat the underbody, etc.
You get the idea, plus I personally would go a little extra and upgrade the turbo, intercooler, downpipe, etc. While they have the engine apart, and because they have to bore it out a little, you can go for bigger pistons and other upgraded internals. Also, why settle for factory shocks/struts, upgrade those too. So when it's all said and done, maybe a tad over $10,000 and you have a brand new car that is better than original and somewhat personalized. Plus one less Saab in the landfill...
That's how I roll, your feelings may be different!
posted by 209.112.138...
Posts in this Thread:
- Engine Failed - 2000 Saab 9-3, Dave, Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:22:55
- Re: Engine Failed - 2000 Saab 9-3, No Snaab, Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:17:11
- Re: Engine Failed - 2000 Saab 9-3, AlaskanViggen, Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:41:42 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: Engine Failed - 2000 Saab 9-3, DER, Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:56:05
- Re: Engine Failed - 2000 Saab 9-3, DER, Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:51:20
- Re: Engine Failed - 2000 Saab 9-3, Brad Svatek, Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:56:23
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