You remind me why I own only Classic Saab 900s . . . I currently own two Classic Saabs with manual transmissions and no cup holders. I would never buy a Saab with an automatic - too many reliability and maintenance issues, as you have found out. I have spent nothing other than scheduled maintenance in the last year. Just my opinion, but I believe the NG models have too many bells and whistles and the emphasis has changed from a fun, sporty car to a luxury car. I use an independent shop that specializes in Saabs and Volvos. Photogenix wrote: > You remind me of why I got rid of my '94 V6. > As much as I loved the car, there were too many issues with it. At some > point I said, 'enough". > The question is, have you had enough? > If you plan to keep it, try to find someone other than the dealer who can > work on your car. > I'd definately buy another Saab. I'll just be smarter about it. > As someone here once posted, if you get a bad one, It'll suck the joy out of > your life. > > Cheers, > > Anthony > "Mom2aDog" <noonenospamcop.net> wrote in message > news:4060ED1E.3611F2CEnospamcop.net... > >>I own a 1998 900 SE Turbo automatic with 65K miles. >> >>My car seems to cost me about $1,500 - $2,000 a year to MAINTAIN. >> >>I just took my car into the one and only Saab service place in my town >>(Raleigh, NC). Here's the list of things that need repaired: >> >> >>- 3-4 holes in pipe leading to muffler (causing my car to fail >>emmissions inspection). Saab say I need to replace entire muffler since >>it's all one piece. >> >>- Leak somewhere in transmission tubes/pipes, Saab says I need to >>replace all 6 transmission tubes since they don't know exactly which one >>is leaking. They believe this is causing my inconsistent shifting, >>which is one of the reasons I took the car in for repair. >> >>- Need new front rotors, shoes, pads >> >>- Need new front tires (this I knew already) and I'm not buying them >>from Saab >> >>- Need alignment very badly (I had my car aligned 3 months ago at place >>where I purchased my new rear tires). Saab says I should have alignment >>done through THEM since they will do it 'right.' Alignment is $99 + >>tax, which is 25% more than I can get it done elsewhere. >> >>- The idle is running fast or is not timed right (I complained about >>this but they forgot to check it). >> >> >>So far, without the tires/alignment, they quoted me about $1575.00 to >>repair the above. >> >> >>Last year I had to replace the gear box mechanism to the tune of $600, >>along with vacuum seals, windshield washer pumps, for another $300. >> >>The year before it took 4 visits before they figured out I had a bad O2 >>sensor. >> >>This is my first Saab (probably my last too). >> >>Those of you with Saabs no longer in warranty: WHO ARE YOU HAVING FIX >>YOUR CAR IF YOU CAN'T DO IT YOURSELF AND THERE'S NO ONE ELSE YOU CAN >>FIND WHO IS ABLE TO WORK ON YOUR SAAB? I bought my Saab in CA at the >>end of 1997. I live across country now. >> >>I'm wondering if I have a 'lemon' since every year it seems to be >>*something* and that something is never less than $500 to fix. >> >>Should I get rid of the car now? I'm unemployed so the time is not good >>to try and buy something else.... >> >>ADVICE? >> >>COMMENTS? >> >> >>Thanks. >> >>mom2a"dog" Return to Main Index
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