Date: Sun, 25 Jan 1998 08:35:31 +0000 From: Dennis Connors <connorsnopsamnet> Subject: Re: Opinions requested: 1986 900S Fix it or sell it?
Consider yourself lucky. These are minor repairs. As long as your Saab isn't making ominous large ($) noises, you would be money ahead to fix it. Since the vast majority of your driving is on highway, your 900S should last another 100K easily. The outer CV boot is critical; hopefully, it hasn't gone unfixed for long as that can lead to a required CV (with boot) replacement ($$$). I doubt you can replace the car with a new one for as much; you aren't even 1/4 way to the million mile club. Have your Saab thoroughly checked by a competent INDEPENDENT mechanic - the dealer (trustworthy as a fox in a chicken coop) will try to sell you a new car! Give your Saab the TLC it deserves - it will reward you with many more miles of good service! JJJ wrote: > I have a 1986 900S 5 speed which is going to need repairs and I'm debating > if I should put the money into it or get a different car. It is going to > need; tires, clutch, battery, catalitic converter and an outer cv boot. > The car has 210,000 on it. My daily commute is 85 miles, of which 80 are > on the highway. > It runs good, but...this is probably going to cost $1,500. > What do you think??
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