NewProf,

Suggest you look through the mechanics listing below. See if a mechanic is close to where you live and then see if you can get them to chat. You might mention that you'r interested in getting a used saab and want to know what the average yearly service bill is like. The mechanics on the listing are posted because people on saabnet have been happy with their work. For comparison's sake you might want to compare the hourly labor rate at said mechanic with that of the local saab dealer.

Would also suggest that you drive several before making any offers and also get the one you want checked out (ie "What will need to be fixed in the next year?") before buying - this would probably be the easiest way to get a feel for whether or not you like your local saab mechanic. This should cost less that $100 and will certainly strengthen your bargaining position (in general there is not high demand for used saabs).

By the way, most simple saab repairs (flushing coolant, changing waterpump, replacing belts, replacing sparkplugs, replacing brakes...) can be easily accomplished in a Saturday afternoon.

NT


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• Looking for brutal honesty, NewProf, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:32:46
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, tomg, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 20:06:35
  • If there's a competent independent, yes, else no, Spiros Trianta, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 18:14:45
    • supposing that he buys the car, nt moore, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:43:16
  • I would say you'll spend $1000/year, ChipJ, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 15:45:11
    • Agree. I'm averaging Cdn $750 per year for past 2 years, SaabKen in Vancouver, Tue, 27 Apr 2004 10:35:58
    • Agree,..this is an accurate estimate.., 91Aero.jr, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 16:45:55
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, Garry, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:56:56
  • check with your local mechanic, nt moore, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:34:18 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re:Looking for brutal honesty, NewProf, Thu, 6 May 2004 17:25:25
  • You've got mail. n/m, Clay McNeely , Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:21:24
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, compaqted, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:16:29
    • Consider the year and not the model..., Clay McNeely , Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:28:44
      • Right! Personally I wouldn't buy earlier than a 96, Noel, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 15:29:08
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, Mark G , Mon, 26 Apr 2004 11:41:58
    • Longevity is not to be underestimated...., Noel, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 12:00:21
  • Re: Looking for brutal honesty, Noel, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 10:48:33
  • Read, read, read, records records records, Bert K, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:27:44
    • furthermore, ..., Pierre, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 10:40:20
  • its a bad preconcieved notion, Adam , Mon, 26 Apr 2004 08:57:46
    • Re: its a bad preconcieved notion, Brandon, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:24:41
      • Re: its a bad preconcieved notion, StephenZ, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:38:43

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