Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 17:42:07 GMT From: John B <rotten_NOSPAM_nospam.org> Subject: Re: '89 900S Avg Mx Costs??
On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 04:23:17 GMT, enjjpt8506 <enjjpt8506nospamo.com> wrote: > the last 9 years on non-routine maintenance (everything other than oil > changes pretty much). I got this cost from averaging my bills from an I will point out here that there are plenty of routine maintenance items other than oil changes. For example, brake pads/rotors. > the next 50 to 100K miles from current owners. I'm not a trained mechanic so > do-it-yourself is not a savings option. My current mechanic is very honest I am not a trained mechanic either, but every time something breaks on my car, I get a little closer to being one :) > > I'm asking becasue I've got a new driver in the family coming on board next > year. My spouse is leaning toward a car with airbags for the new driver Ah, my parents got rid of an older 900 turbo as I approached driving age, and replaced it with a non-turbo airbag model. > (safer?). I've recently inherited another vehicle for my use. I may want to > cut loose of the '89 and buy up to a newer model. All part of the decision > matrix. TIA > It's a tough call, as I'm sure you are aware. If you have somewhere to keep it, you might consider keeping the '89 and also getting another car. You probably won't get much money for it anyway, and you can always unload it later. But you'll never be able to get another one-owner 1989 Saab. John
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