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Knowledgeable 9-5 mechanic near Bradenton or Sarasota, FL?
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Posted by Rick [Email] (more from Rick) on Sun, 30 Apr 2017 07:04:44 Share Post by Email
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Not sure whether this will be to replace, or add to, my current 2002 9-5 Aero, manual transmission, Saab, but am trying to locate a knowledgeable Saab mechanic in the Bradenton/Sarasota, FL area? Does not have to be a "Saab only" shop, but should be someone who is familiar with 9-5's (looking at a 2004 Aero, automatic) for a pre-purchase inspection. Although I am a long time Saab owner going back to 1988 (900 Turbo, 9000 CD, 5 or 6 9000's, and currently a 2002 9-5 Aero, manual), I'd feel more comfortable having someone mechanically more knowledgeable and familiar with the particular model take a look at it before spending a very long day on the road crossing and recrossing the State of Florida for a car that should not be seriously considered. Seems like $75 +/- for a pre-purchase inspection would be a good investment.

I located a couple of supposedly reputable Saab shops-1 in Largo, FL-1 in Tampa-but the seller claims they are too far from Bradenton (45 minutes each way from his location). He's claiming he "sees signs all the time" in Bradenton advertising local Saab specialists in his area.

Does anyone have any suggestions of who to call? If so, please forward the necessary info to contact them - company name, individual to speak with, city/address (if handy), and telephone number.

Thanks to everyone in advance.

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