Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 09:52:23 -0500 From: Fred W <malt_houndnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Lower Control arm Right and Left Hand sides
SuperDaemon wrote: > - Bob - wrote: > > >>On Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:18:11 -0500, Fred W <malt_houndnospamo.com> >>wrote: >> >> >>>SuperDaemon wrote: >>> >>>>I have estimates from 2 shops both about $1600 for the front lower >>>>Control arms to be replaced. It is a 1997 900 Turbo SE Manual with 107k >>>>miles on it and fun to drive. bought it from a friend for $3500. Should >>>>I go ahead and replace these or try to sell it? >>>> >>>>Thank you. >>>> > > >>The prices sound high. What are they charging for parts on the >>estimates and what parts are they replacing ? > > > Very good question Bob; > > I have estimates from Dobbs and Mieneke. They are both listing about $1200 > for right and left Lower control arms and something else for $90. Sway bar > kit or something which may contain bushing or whatever. > > Now I have found these parts on some internet site for $169 for the part for > my car. So after market parts? may cost about $300-$400. I am not just sure > if these are the right parts for my car since the SAAB was manufactured in > Sweden according to VIN decoding. Yeah, most SAABs are manufactured in Sweden. > > Thank You very much for any help. > > here is the parts I am talking about: > > http://tinyurl.com/yb4bh8 > > or: > > http://tinyurl.com/ybodgj > > How would I find out if these are the right parts for my SAAB? > > Go here: http://www.eeuroparts.com/searchresults.aspx?&carid=1084&cat=1033 These people are also very good to deal with. -- -Fred W