Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 18:51:05 GMT From: milt brewster <milt73nopsamc.net> Subject: Re: Saab Complaint
In article <bjb183$f20$1nopsam.onet.pl>, escape2musicnopsamail.com says... > > "milt brewster" <milt73nopsamc.net> wrote in message > news:MPG.19c2951e57a2b84989db2nopsam.sonic.net... > > > > Less than 11,000 miles on a 2000 9-3 coupe. > > > > SECOND catastrophic freeway blowout in six months. Both quick > > and dangerous. > > > > NEW Michelin tires have/had 11,000 miles on them. The first > > blowout occurred at only 5500 miles. The Dealer has refused to > > deal with the issue. > > ROTFL!!! > > As we all know, Michelin is good at making overpriced and mediocre (at best) > tires, but even these should not be blowing out for no reason. Saab apparently doesn't know that. They equip all base 2000 9-3s with Michelins. If this is true, then Saab is really, really at fault here, in the same sense that Ford was at fault for the faulty Firestones they put on their SUVs a few years ago. > My picks would be: > > a. improper inflation > b. prior damage to the tire (cut or hit sideways causing damage to steel > belts inside) > c. hitting a pothole with a low-profile tire/large rim. None of the above. > Finally, 11,000 miles is not "NEW". But, IIRC, even OEM tires have > warranty, so talk to the almighty Michelin to give you new tires and cover > possible damages to the car IF in fact the reason was none of the above. No it's not. They know it, and I suspect you know it, too. > People like you do not deserve to drive fine cars like this. Get your Civic > already and go cry somewhere else. Thanks for your helpful input. > > Cheers, > > Pete I didn't make any obvious mistakes with my tires. I've been very careful with my tires, both before my first blowout; and for the six or seven months since, leading up to my SECOND blowout. No, my friend; these tires are defective and Saab knows it and won't make it right. Not just with me, but with thousands of other drivers of new Saab 9-3s as well, if my experience is typical. I've learned the hard way this year that tire guarantees are not worth much. If you have a blowout, the tire mfgr can always claim "road damage" and simply deny all coverage. It is impossible for the average driver to challenge that decision in any sensible and practical way. mb
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