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This is the board for the opinion -- "Do It Yourself" Posted by Bob_SAAB_101 [Email]  (#460) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Bob_SAAB_101) on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:56:17
In Reply to: Mark help me; I've gone stark raving Australian again, SaabStalker a.k.a. FMyers, Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:12:46 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Whatever the original questions <Is this a fair Price> and <Can I trust this indy to do a good job>, this is the board where DIY reigns.
Last year, when I asked, "Can I convert my manual transmission myself, with no experience and little tools" was met with <OF COURSE!>. I got the warnings about biting off more that I could handle, but, all in all, was encouraged. What I got was, a fantastic, fun, reasonably reliable daily driver, and a deep feeling of accomplishment and understanding for my car.
As I said, I've often fantasized about a "Major Service" being done by someone else and everything being great. The truth is, I would probably pass on it and just re-read my Bently and this board for more info. The time spent is well rewarded. Nothing beats the feeling that I know this car inside out.
So here is my summary on the questions:
1. Do it yourself if at all possible. Buy a Bentley manual or get the online version (I have both) Your car ain't getting any younger and you will quickly exceed the savings you got from buying. There is just way too many little things that need to be done. Take your time and try to do everything you can.
2. If necessary, use a good Indy for emergencies and things you just aren't equipped to do. Get an up front estimate and ask right up, have you done this before. I think that an Indy that has a Saab as one of his own cars probably has done just about everything before (there is no way to avoid it).
3. Is my indy good enough? If your indy is learning on your SAAB you probably should go somewhere else. The only reason I can think of for having someone else do the work is that they have more knowledge than you. I guess special tools might fall into this category. (It is a lot easier doing under car repair with a lift.
4. Is it too expensive? Probably it is fair for the parts and work done. It will always (at least mostly) be more expensive than DIY. The thing is, if you have to DIY again 3 months from now, what is your time worth?
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