Date: 17 May 2005 15:54:20 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: So, would you say Saabs are reliable?
On Tue, 17 May 2005 14:56:54 GMT, Just Asking <fakenospaml.com> wrote: > I'm tired of American cars and before I go Japanese I thought I'd look into > Saab. > Looks good but what about general reliability. Will I be in the shop for > little annoying malfunctions like electric windows that don't work or small > rain leaks, etc. The V-6 engines weren't designed by Saab, and use timing belts rather than chains, so you'd do well to not buy the 6. The 4 has better performance and tune-ability anyway. I'd suggest looking at a 3 year old lease return, it gives you the best price to longevity point. A 4-cyl Saab with 200,000 miles isn't remarkably high mileage, so you'll get plenty of years out of it by buying it with only 3 years use. Other things to watch for will depend on specific model, but in general, the parts cost a bit more than Japanese cars, but normal wear items are usually what you'll be replacing.