Date: Mon, 21 Jan 2002 21:11:02 -0000 From: "Grunff" <runffnopsamo.co.uk> Subject: Re: what to do with a 1989 Saab 900 with damaged transmission?
"J" <j2002nopsammail.net> wrote in message news:3c4c7353.18605104nopsam.erols.com... > Greetings. > > Until recently I was the proud owner of a 1989 Saab 900 with 118,000 > miles on it. A negligent mechanic destroyed its transmission when I > took it in for an oil change. His employer has compensated me for the > estimated $2500 in damage. > > My question: would you go ahead and get the transmission replaced or > use the money for a new car? If the latter, how would you dispose of > the disabled car? Do you think anyone would be interested in buying > it? Thank you for any suggestions you can offer. If the car is in otherwise good condition, and you like driving it, keep it. The tranny is the weakest point on a c900; I wish I could get a mechanic to ruin my 900's tranny and give me compensation so that I can get a new one! Grunff