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1 less saab on the road
Posted by BrettH (more from BrettH) on Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:59:49
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Last week my 1996 Saab 900S Convertible had complete and catastrophic engine failure even though I have kept up with all maintenance using high milage synthetic blend oil every 3,000 miles. The car also only went to a very competent Saab indy. I wish I had the time, money and room to keep the car and replace the engine. Unfortunately my wallet dictated that I give it a final farewell. I found a used parts company that will completely dismantle it and sell of all good parts to people who need them to keep their beloved Saabs on the road. The steel and glass (unsellable chipped windshield) that's leftover will be completely recycled. I am going to miss this car, but was at least able to give it an environmentally friendly ending while hopefully helping others. Who knows? I might get it back again and not even know it, if not as a car, maybe as a tea kettle or file cabinet.
Since I was not really in the position to shop around for a car (i.e. another Saab), I purchased an immaculate 2003 VW Jetta that my friends sister was selling in order to move to NYC. I paid $2,000 less than I would have to fix the Saab.
I am out of the Saab family for now, but not forever.
BTW. I can still drive my moms 9-5 whenever I visit her.
I would like to thank all of Saabnet for years of help. I hope I can find a similar board for my Jetta.
-BrettH
1985 Saab 900 4dr base (my first car at 16 years old)
1996 Saab 900S Convertible (Bought in 2003, passed to my sister, than mother, than back to me)
1992 Saab 900 Hatchback base (sold a month ago to a guy who was going through a rough divorce and needed transportation)
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Posts in this Thread:
- 1 less saab on the road, BrettH, Wed, 29 Aug 2012 05:59:49 <-- Viewing This Message
- Similar experience -obit, Kurt Nelson, Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:39:59
- Re: 1 less saab on the road, Bruce, Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:50:46
- Re: 1 less saab on the road, Name Left Blank, Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:15:55
- What happened to the engine?, CE, Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:05:28
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