Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 04:23:17 GMT From: "enjjpt8506" <enjjpt8506nospamo.com> Subject: '89 900S Avg Mx Costs??
Wondering what to expect from my car down the road so to speak. '89 900S w/ 155K miles. I've been spending approx $900-$1000 per year over the last 9 years on non-routine maintenance (everything other than oil changes pretty much). I got this cost from averaging my bills from an independent SAAB mechanic in the central US. I'm the only owner of the automobile, bought it new in 1989. Is this maintenance cost par for the course? I'd appreciate any advice on the next 50 to 100K miles from current owners. I'm not a trained mechanic so do-it-yourself is not a savings option. My current mechanic is very honest and priced about right for the market. I'm asking becasue I've got a new driver in the family coming on board next year. My spouse is leaning toward a car with airbags for the new driver (safer?). I've recently inherited another vehicle for my use. I may want to cut loose of the '89 and buy up to a newer model. All part of the decision matrix. TIA JG