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It's NOT a Honda
Posted by John J (more from John J) on Thu, 27 Sep 2001 17:04:51
In Reply to: Consider another car., Tim Nathan, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:39:23
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Any European car approaching 60-80K is going to incur owner expenditure as components wear out. I take issue with your list.
Tires & Brake Pads are to be expected of ANY car
Clutch cable - a known problem, DIY or indy can do this inexpensively
wiper check valves - also a known problem, an easy $10 DIY
adjusted the shift linkage - indy mechanic can do this inexpensively
battery - to be expected of ANY car
serpentine belt & idler pulley - known problem, DIY, not that expensive
Yes, when you compare a SAAB to a Toyota or Honda, it will cost more to maintain, but it also a different kind of car, and much more rewarding to drive.
My '97 900SE has also had a list of repairs similar to yours, but I have not found a "more reliable" Japanese car that is as fun to drive, as roomy, or has the same character as my SAAB.
If you like it, and are willing to put up with higher than average maintenance costs, buy it. There are worse cars out there, with worse reliability and few standard features.
JMJ
'97 900SE coupe, 63K
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Posts in this Thread:
- New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, Kelly, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 15:57:49
- Re: New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, antisaab, Thu, 4 Oct 2001 22:48:28
- Re: New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, Jim, Fri, 28 Sep 2001 17:13:48
- Re: New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, Saabotage, Fri, 28 Sep 2001 12:53:28
- Re: New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, JEF6160, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:35:54
- Re: New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, JEF6160, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:35:03
- Re: New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, Dean, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 17:33:18
- Consider another car., Tim Nathan, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:39:23
- Re: New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, Mike, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:38:38
- Re: New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, MJM
, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:27:42 - Re: New to Saab - 97 900S maintenance cost?, James, Thu, 27 Sep 2001 16:24:00
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