Date: Tue, 3 Feb 1998 21:13:41 -0800 From: "Esplendito" <chachanopsamdeloop.com> Subject: Re: Bigtime SAAB group advice needed
Sean wrote in message <34d57952.0nopsamord>... >I own a 1980 3-dr 5sp turbo which I bought 4 years ago for $350. Since >then, I have rebuilt the entire clutch system, put in new brakes, a new >water pump, a new exhaust system, and replaced countless cosmetic parts. I >really like the car and believe it has so much character. The problem now >is that my clutch is going out again, my fuel pump is on it's last leg, and >when I put the car in reverse it pops out with a loud bang. When I went to >a local shop, Scandia Autosport, they estimated about $3000 to fix. It has >come down to the choices of paying to fix my car up or go with a new car... >I'm stuck... Help, please... Did Scandia Autosport quote $3000 to fix the Reverse problem, or all the problems. I'm curious because my '86 900 has a more pronounce problem with reverse, and sometimes in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Obviously the transmission has a major problem. I called Scandia Autosport and they estimated between $1800 and $2000 to rebuild the transmission. This has been the most reasonable estimate so far. I just wish that I had $2000...I miss my SAAB! Steve