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2005 Saab 92x has worked great. In fact it's still working great at 183K. I did recently get a wheel bearing replaced. During the inspection the Dealer's shop stated they believe the head gaskets need to be replaced.
IMO a bit silly to do it'll cost about $3K. The engine has 183K so who knows what else they may find and need to repair. And when the engine's out might as well do the clutch too for another $300-400 in parts. I think the $3K estimate will easily reach $4K if not more. Not to mention there's been a small leak by the heater core forever. It drops on the exhaust and smells sweet because of it.
Now the car's behavior hasn't changed since I've owned it. I always need to add a quart of oil around 4K miles. I always need about 1/2 cup of anti-freeze every month. I know this car and this dance is religious.
One option is just drive her and see how far I can get. Since the behavior hasn't changed perhaps the shop is wrong OR the problem isn't immient. The problem is one never knows so we're playing with trying to use it for trade-in.
Not sure what to look at for my next car. I wanted something 2009 or newer. The 'problem' becomes interest rates and proximity of car values. Used cars appear to no longer be taking a 30% hit. In fact some that are two years old are about 5% less at best. So that new car at $2K more w/ 1% interest + warranty is more attractive then the 2 year old car with 4% interest and a small remainder of a warranty.
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Typical use - hauling 2 kids in the back, often just myself and no one riding shotgun. To work and back is ~40miles at 70MPH /day and about 10 miles of city stop and go. Minnesota so we do get some bad storms and severe snow. But, I can often stay home if it's just too bad.
Idea 1: Get the wife a Mazda5. Drive her 09 Forester.
Idea 2: The wife has gotten 4 new vehicles in the time I've had the same car. She agrees it's unfair to give her the new car again and give me a hand me down. We have agreed if she doesn't like the Forester she can trade it in for what she wants. (This month cough cough). I can't figure out what I want?
I drove an Aura, Fusion, Regal, Jetta, and Malibu. Out of the bunch I liked the Fusion the best. Jetta was the worst so I threw out the Diesel option. It appears that new cars are built so you feel you're in a cab without corners. I do like seeing the edges of the car. I think I'll try a Subaru Legacy tomorrow. What else? Mazda CX-5 perhaps?
Thanks
IMO a bit silly to do it'll cost about $3K. The engine has 183K so who knows what else they may find and need to repair. And when the engine's out might as well do the clutch too for another $300-400 in parts. I think the $3K estimate will easily reach $4K if not more. Not to mention there's been a small leak by the heater core forever. It drops on the exhaust and smells sweet because of it.
Now the car's behavior hasn't changed since I've owned it. I always need to add a quart of oil around 4K miles. I always need about 1/2 cup of anti-freeze every month. I know this car and this dance is religious.
One option is just drive her and see how far I can get. Since the behavior hasn't changed perhaps the shop is wrong OR the problem isn't immient. The problem is one never knows so we're playing with trying to use it for trade-in.
Not sure what to look at for my next car. I wanted something 2009 or newer. The 'problem' becomes interest rates and proximity of car values. Used cars appear to no longer be taking a 30% hit. In fact some that are two years old are about 5% less at best. So that new car at $2K more w/ 1% interest + warranty is more attractive then the 2 year old car with 4% interest and a small remainder of a warranty.
....
Typical use - hauling 2 kids in the back, often just myself and no one riding shotgun. To work and back is ~40miles at 70MPH /day and about 10 miles of city stop and go. Minnesota so we do get some bad storms and severe snow. But, I can often stay home if it's just too bad.
Idea 1: Get the wife a Mazda5. Drive her 09 Forester.
Idea 2: The wife has gotten 4 new vehicles in the time I've had the same car. She agrees it's unfair to give her the new car again and give me a hand me down. We have agreed if she doesn't like the Forester she can trade it in for what she wants. (This month cough cough). I can't figure out what I want?
I drove an Aura, Fusion, Regal, Jetta, and Malibu. Out of the bunch I liked the Fusion the best. Jetta was the worst so I threw out the Diesel option. It appears that new cars are built so you feel you're in a cab without corners. I do like seeing the edges of the car. I think I'll try a Subaru Legacy tomorrow. What else? Mazda CX-5 perhaps?
Thanks
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