Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2003 09:29:56 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: should a buy a saab
Linus wrote: > > My wife has been wanting a convertible for some time and I was > planning on getting her a late 90's model Mustang. I came across some > listings for some mid 90's Saab 900 converibles and am pretty struck > by that European styling and image. Doing a little research, I see > that a lot of people have major complaints with reliability. > > I'm currently driving a 91 F150 with 150k+ miles and my wife has a 97 > Explorer approaching 100k. The explorer has been flawless in > reliability and the F150 not far behind. I'm not used to shelling out > money for a vehicle that needs frequent repairs and would be pretty > upset if that turned out to be the case. What can I reasonably expect > in purchasing a well maintained Saab 900S with 100,000 miles on it? > Are there people here with similar model year vehicle that can claim > little or no repair needs? Unfortunately, no one can guarantee that any car of 100,000 miles will be perfect, so the questions are premature before you've seen the car that you want. If you want certainty, then buy a new car. I have a well maintained 1993 Saab 9000 CSE. It's a joy to drive, so the important thing for me is that the car drives perfectly; any necessary repairs gets done along the way. So far it hasn't been major, but still has to be budgeted for. Things such as battery, brake pads & discs, CAT, clutch, exhaust (muffler), gearbox overhaul, timing chain, tires, water pump, wiper blades are normal. Expensive if needed all at once, yet bearable if spread over the mileage. Johannes http://sizefitter.com