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Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 23:08:17 GMT
From: BobR <BobRosnopsamdnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: '912 900 S Wit' No Transmission


And besides, what would you replace it WITH? The way I convinced myself to plunk down close to two grand for a tranny rebuild on my '86 900S that's worth about half that much was just to go out and drive a '96 900! Let's just say that post-GM Saabs have developed a Cavalier attitude (as in Chevy). saabsternopsameja.com wrote: > > If you can find an independent shop that specializes in Saabs, I'd get > a second opinion from them. If you must install a rebuilt transmission, > you may want to check this out: > > http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Shop/7517/ > > I see no point in abandoning an otherwise sound vehicle on account of a > transmission failure. Replacing the tranny would be cheaper than > replacing the car. > > Saabster > 85 900 8v 5spd > > > One year ago I bought a '91, 900s for $5,000 88K - Good so far... > > > > Six months ago I spent $1,000 on the clutch/slaves > > > > Saturday, the pinion gear went out and (sez the dealer) wasted the > > tranny. > > > > The dealer will charge $3,000 (installed) for a 'SAAB' rebuilt tranny. > > > > Well, the car is only worth that, wholesale -- The dealer doesn't > even > > want it to fix and resell. > > > > I found a couple of salvage trannies $900-$1,300 hundred with another > > $1,000 for an install---total $2,000. > > > > Sooooo, I'm looking at a car that won't go and is worth nuttin' or > > putting $2-3,000 in it? > > > > Anybody got a plan? > > > > Michael Glaser > > > > Address e-mail to both : > > mitchvisnopsame-link.com > > mitchvisnopsamnet > > > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy.

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