Normally I'd say... yeah, my bad... time for a new stereo. However the coffee wasn't mine, and it's hardly a new spill.

Bought my 9-3SE almost a year ago from a now-defunct dealer (Gordon Saab in Ann Arbor). In the last few months I've had an intermittant issue with the radio cutting out or the SID shutting not displaying the station. Well the dealer pulled the head unit today and lo and behold there's a nasty old coffee spill running from the dash cup holder down into the stereo.

The service rep was very understanding about it, but explained there really wasn't much he could do as: #1 they're not the original dealer #2 it's been so long since purchase #3 it's not a stock GM stereo #4 warranties don't cover negligence. He suggested calling Saab Customer Service and starting a file, which I will do tomorrow, but I'm understandably a little annoyed about it.

Just wanted to run this by the Saabnet community and see if anyone has ideas for possible outcomes or suggestions on dealing with Saab CS. In the end it wouldn't kill me if I had to put in an after-market stereo, I want to use my iPod, but I'd rather not blow the cash if I don't have to.

-NateinAA
'02 9-3SE

• Coffee in my radio, no warranty?, NateinAA, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:08:23 <-- Viewing This Message
  • That cup holder is a terrible design !, Paul B., Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:31:05
  • Where is the problem, dash cubicle or radio internals?., MI-Roger , Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:02:32
  • One of the joys of buying a usd car is, Noel, Fri, 23 Dec 2005 07:13:29
  • Re: Coffee in my radio, no warranty?, Fedskier, Fri, 23 Dec 2005 06:54:39
  • i would say no way shape or form a warranty...., baggsly , Thu, 22 Dec 2005 23:23:52
    • FWIW it IS CPO, NateinAA, Fri, 23 Dec 2005 05:49:27
      • Re: FWIW it IS CPO, TG, Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:16:47
  • Re: Coffee in my radio, no warranty?, Gebster, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:17:24
    • Honestly I wouldn't blame them either, NateinAA, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:31:05
      • Re: Honestly I wouldn't blame them either, Gebster, Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:24:17
        • PAC Interface Module, Gebster, Fri, 23 Dec 2005 13:22:08
      • Aftermarket deck with steering wheel controls, Trev, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:33:44
  • Sounds like you, Rafe, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 17:41:59
    • Heh, stereo killing is the intended purpose? :P, NateinAA, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 19:35:28
      • Re: Heh, stereo killing is the intended purpose? :P, Rafe, Fri, 23 Dec 2005 09:55:32
  • Try SaabRadio.com site sponsor n/m, Dennis_MA, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:40:56
  • Re: Coffee in my radio, no warranty?, LesH, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:15:34
    • Try the local authorized Saab radio repair facility, PT, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 18:15:24
      • Re: Try the local authorized Saab radio repair facility, Radu, Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:16:06
      • Gordon sold their franchise to Suburban Chevy, NateinAA, Thu, 22 Dec 2005 21:16:54

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