Date: Fri, 05 Sep 2003 21:55:48 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: Saab Complaint
milt brewster wrote: > > 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. > > OnStar failed to work. > > I had to literally risk my life changing my tire on the freeway. > > I lost an important client because of this. > > Everything on this car costs double what Hondas and Toyotas cost. > I see no added value, but lots of added risk and hassle. Tires > are one of the simpler quality items for an Auto Maker to get > right. If Saab puts bubblegum tires on their cars without > noticing; I can hardly wait to see what they didn't 'notice' > next. But what has all this to do with Saab? Michelin is a top brand tire. A blow out is a rare but possible risk, possibly caused by prior damage to the tire. Onstar is a communication system that has little to do with the car and is only fitted in some markets.