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Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 17:29:17 +0100
From: "Edmund Blackadder" <fredrik.israelssonnopsam.se>
Subject: Re: 9-5 SE or GS300


Tony skrev i meddelandet <36D81976.C95215B5nopsamAMhome.com>... >SAABs, VWs, Audis, Mercedes' Volvos are very reliable and even more >durable provided you perform the required service. In general, the >concept of car maintenance is really different between European and >American consumers: > >Engine oil (3-5K miles or three months which ever is shorter) , >Break oil & Radiator fluid (2 years, no more), >Air & Fuel filters and Spark plugs (20-30K miles), >Good quality gas with Octane grade compatible with car compression ratio > >ALL of the above can be done by the consumer (no excuse except physical >disability). > >Japanese cars are designed for the American consumer, European cars are >not. > >Steve, this is the truth of the matter, and if you do all that the car >will last virtually forever. But this again a difference in attitude >between the two sets of consumers; Europeans tend to keep their cars >for a long long time, Americans get tired of them (it's a life style >thing!!). Yes, an american car is crap after just a few years. > >Cheers, > >-- >Remove "NOSPAM" from address for direct e-mail > >####### > # #### # # # # > # # # ## # # # > # # # # # # # > # # # # # # # > # # # # ## # > # #### # # # > >Steve wrote: >> >> I am seriously considering a lease of a 9-5 SE. I like it better than >> any other car I have driven. What is making me hesitate is the spotty >> reliability record of past Saabs as well as the recommended maintenance >> list. >> >> Multiple sources have called the reliability of past cars into >> question. The reliability record for the 900 and 9000 listed at >> www.carpoint.com is poor. Consumer Reports, though giving the 9-5 a >> very good review, questions the reliability based on past >> Saab history. The dealer also showed a list of services that would cost >> over $200 every 10,000 miles. The list seemed very basic, >> check fluid levels, belts, etc. and the price steep. The 30,000 (I >> think) tune up list was also extensive and expensive. In this day of >> 100,000 mile tune up intervals, 30,000 miles seems to be quite short. >> >> The other car I am considering is the Lexus GS300. I don't like the car >> as much, it's rear wheel drive AND more expensive, but it >> promises both low maintenance and high reliability. >> >> Are there any significant changes to Saab's in the last couple of years >> that make them a better bet? Any comments?

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