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Sludged 02 Aero Wagon update
Posted by JMJ in NC [Email] (more from JMJ in NC) on Sun, 16 Jul 2006 03:58:39
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See my previous postings on this subject for history.
Just got our 2002 Aero Wagon back from Swedish Imports. Repairs were completed earlier than expected (new short block, cleaned and repaired head, etc.) Cost was $6700 and change (as per the quote), much better than the $8300 quoted by Flow Saab in Greensboro for the same repair. Jim at SI reported a LOT of sludge in the engine, requiring multiple flushes. He used and recommends semi-synth 5W30 changed at 5K intervals, just like we're doing with our 9-3SE. Very professionally handled, IMHO.
My wife drove the car home from SI (her first time driving that car), and despite the additional expense, she had a smile on her face when she got home. Loved the seats, power, & handling. The wagon looks great parked next to our 9-3SE (yep, 2 steel grey metallic w/charcoal interior 2002 Saabs). It's so nice to have 2 cars again.
Still awaiting the remaining few records from the original owner before submitting my claim to SAAB USA. Expect a report on that in a month or two.
Smiles in NC - JMJ
2002 9-3SE 5-dr w/ manual, 33K
2002 9-5 Aero SW w/ manual, 32K
1997 900SE coupe w/ manual, retired at 123K
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Posts in this Thread:
- Sludged 02 Aero Wagon update, JMJ in NC, Sun, 16 Jul 2006 03:58:39 <-- Viewing This Message
- Oil selection, JMJ in NC, Mon, 17 Jul 2006 04:08:30
- Re: Sludged 02 Aero Wagon update, YodelFoot, Sun, 16 Jul 2006 17:50:26
- Re: Sludged 02 Aero Wagon update, Peter Martin , Sun, 16 Jul 2006 08:12:16
- Re: Sludged 02 Aero Wagon update, AeroLady, Sun, 16 Jul 2006 07:03:38
- Re: Sludged 02 Aero Wagon update, SeeVTSaab, Sun, 16 Jul 2006 06:16:45
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