Date: 13 Jan 2005 15:26:25 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Possibility of Saab closure
On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500, ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote: > > Perhaps some manager told the engineer to design the component to fail > around 100,000 miles. That way, the company could either make money > selling the part and service or convince the customer to buy a new car. > I know its a long stretch to think that a company like GM for example From what I understand, the Saab DI uses a common Bosch component with many other European cars, which also have a limited life. Tires and belts don't last forever, either... > However, think about the various "wear" components on a car. Brakes, > rotors, clutches, belts, hoses, springs, spark plugs etc. These need > routine replacement and not many people complain. Even the tailgate > hinges on my 245 needed to replaced after only 20 years - I should > complain :-) Dang clutch on my '88 900 Turbo wore out after only 220,000 miles. Good thing it's a quick fix, I wouldn't want to have to do that _every_ weekend.
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