Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 19:52:55 GMT From: nutmeggernopsameja.com Subject: Re: What can I expect from an 88 SPG?
In article <37D60DBA.415Bnopsamnet>, jvanabranopsamnet wrote: > Alex Zepeda wrote: > > > > >That's a hard question I think for anyone because how is someone > > >supposed to know how it has been taken care of throughout it's life? > > >That's what you look at, and don't just take their word, ask for > > >paperwork. > > > > Well how about worst and best case scenarios? > > There are really way too many variables to even account for. Yup, I think that goes worth saying for any used vehicle. > My '87 SPG was purchased in November of '98. r >After less than 1,000 miles the clutch started slipping. Fixed that. I'm curious how many miles did it have on it? I've never had to do a clutch in any of my Saabs and it is really surprising me considering the miles I put on. > But, no matter how much research and > looking you do on the car, there *is* a certain element of risk > involved and I strongly recommend not sinking every last penny > into a used car. Save at least a couple hundred dollars to > take care of anything that pops up in the initial months - and > things *will* pop up. That was written so well it is just worth repeating. > people decide to sell their cars (especially something 'neat' > like an SPG) because something isn't right, or because repairs > are expected. I sold mine just for $$$, that car didn't need a thing. I was the 2nd owner, I miss driving it. > > Used Saabs can be an *excellent* investment. Yes I agree! >Many Saab owners > cherish the cars and would do anything for them - these are the > guys you wanna buy from. People who spared no expense and are > selling it only because they want something new. The other group > of Saab owners are people who inherited the car or wanted to > 'live the dream of Europesn car ownership' and weren't prepared > to handle the cost of ownership, or weren't willing to put the > time and effort into finding a qualified and skilled mechanic. Hey! You captured that very well and I've noticed the same thing. >what you'll end up with is a fine > car that's way undervalued in the marketplace and one that with > a little help from you will be happy for a very, very long > time. Yes, that is what I have and I'm very happy (even with the problems) and I just LOVE driving my car! Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Share what you know. Learn what you don't.
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