Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 15:25:16 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: saab newbie
Bob wrote: > > On Thu, 24 Jan 2002 01:03:14 +0000, Johannes H Andersen > <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> wrote: > > >That's news to me. Where did you read that? As he said Saab are not cheap to > >keep unless you have plenty of time or is a mechanical genius. > > Since I posted the original thread, I'll reiterate. I was thinking more about his "you don't belong here" comment. I don't find any indication of that in alt.autos.saab. I have at times written about the exclusivity of driving a Saab, this is not to be taken to seriously, just some light fun and day dreaming. A habit when discussing with colleagues who likes to claim that I drive a GM car. > I _know_ Saabs > cost more to maintain when you need to do it, at least in the U.S. > There are very few aftermarket parts companies, so most stuff comes > from the dealer. May be different on this side of the pond. I recently found that a genuine Saab air filter was cheaper than a generic one from Halfords! > Part for part, even maintenance items cost more. > Parts for my Japanese cars are much more common and thus lower priced. > The labor rate for Saabs around here is also at the top of the charts, > although some other 'luxury' makes are similar or higher (same > mechanics, higher charges i.e. it costs more to fix a "Lexus" than a > "Toyota" :-) > Cost of maintenance items are less significant compared to cost of labour or garage time. If you have the tools and talent, then it is not so bad. Of course, if getting from a to b is the priority, then get a Lada. Johannes
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