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Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 18:51:17 GMT
From: milt brewster <milt73nopsamc.net>
Subject: Re: Saab Complaint


In article <BB7F542C.9514%pjghnopsamyonder.co.uk>, pjghnopsamyonder.co.uk says... > in article MPG.19c2951e57a2b84989db2nopsam.sonic.net, milt brewster at > milt73nopsamc.net wrote on 05/09/2003 21:42: > > > Less than 11,000 miles on a 2000 9-3 coupe. > > > > SECOND catastrophic freeway blowout in six months. Both quick > > and dangerous. > > > > NEW Michelin tires have/had 11,000 miles on them. The first > > blowout occurred at only 5500 miles. The Dealer has refused to > > deal with the issue. > > Tyres are tyres. What does this have to do with Saab? If you're not happy > with Michelin, then buy another brand. I have Michelins on the front and > Avons (my old front set) on the rear. They seem fine. Good for you. I hope your luck continues. Nobody should have two blowouts on the freeway in six months, driving a new car. Not even the people in this thread who have been frankly insulting. Sometimes tires are not made well. Tire failures are always a safety issue, and American Tire Manufacturers are supposed to recall tire batches that do not meet manufacturing standards. From calling around yesterday, I find that around five Michelins are experiencing blowouts out of a hundred on new small cars -- this is very high, and Michelin should recall these tires. Saab owners should know that Michelins are failing catastrophically in high numbers like this. Because it is a product safety hazard, the Saab Company (GM) should replace these tires. > Were yours at the correct pressure? When did you last check the pressures? > It's one of those things, along with fluids, that should be checked on a > regular basis to ensure that the car is running as per the manufacturer's > intention and to keep you safe. I am very careful with my tires and made no obvious errors like this. I hit no potholes. This was not "road damage," as US Tire mfgrs like to claim. > > If you've had two blow-outs so far, I'd suggest you're running them more > than a little over-pressure. Good guess, but nope. I check my tires carefully and had no reason to suspect this was going to happen. > > > Today I would trade this Saab straight across for a comparable > > Honda Civic ... > > Is there a comparable Honda Civic? > No, and that's my point here. The Honda Civic sells for 60% of the cost of a 9-3 Saab, yet the Civic has a better safety and mechanical record -- and certainly has better customer care. While I like to drive a car that's fun, I MUST drive a car that's safe and reliable. Saab should be purple with embarrassment that a car like the Honda Civic can outperform it. And I meant what I said: If somebody made it easy for me, I'd trade my Saab for a comparable Japanese car this week. I need a car that is safe and reliable. mb

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