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I'm gonna chime in.
I've often fantasized about getting the "major" service so I checked with the dealer. I was told $195 for "required diagnostic" plus $850 for the "Major 130k Service", PLUS whatever might be wrong at the standard labor plus parts.
Kinda Crazy, so I brought it to the incredible indy we have here in central MA and he did a total diagnostic for $100, including some minor parts like clamps, vac hoses and wire ties. Now, I do my own work and just wanted a second opinion on my work (I'm new at the SAAB world)
I probably wouldn't recommend the major service because I doubt a dealer really goes through it all. I also wouldn't recommend someone who isn't "handy" dive in and do an alternator on a Saab 900. OK, it took me about an hour to replace it and all the bushings, but the engine was out of the car! Oh, and I had to press the bushings in, not difficult at all. You would have to do a bit of wrenching in a tight spot but it is not rocket science. I have heard some have trouble with the belts and the tightening but I haven't had any problems.
I recommend you find a Saab'er or a great indy. Use this board to do your search. There is a list of mechanics on the board. Give your location and someone will help, I'm sure.
Posts in this Thread:
- Major service, DWR, Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:12:31
- dude, invest 5% into a Bentley manual, Siegfried, Thu, 5 Nov 2009 06:08:00
- Re: Major service, Larry West , Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:06:15
- all fluids, timing and perishables in the ignition, saab86, Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:31:40
- Major service from a DIY'er, Jims900S, Wed, 4 Nov 2009 03:24:18
- That sounds like a good price, SWEDECAR , Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:08:50
- Not no, but HELL no, SaabStalker a.k.a. FMyers, Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:25:46
- Re: Not no, but HELL no, DWR, Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:33:39
- Well they are in it to make a buck, but .........., SaabStalker a.k.a. FMyers, Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:47:23
- Re: Not no, but HELL no, lancer, Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:36:31
- Re: Not no, but HELL no, DWR, Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:38:03
- if you are not handy, saab86, Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:13:49
- Re: Not no, but HELL no, DWR, Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:47:14
- Maybe, SaabStalker a.k.a. FMyers, Tue, 3 Nov 2009 18:50:49
- Re: Maybe, Bob_SAAB_101 , Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:14:01 <-- Viewing This Message
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