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03 March 2015 #1
Ivan Saab Enthusiast
- Join Date
- 16 Jan 2012
- Location
- London, Canada
- Posts
- 173
- Saab(s)
- 2003 9-5 Aero Sedan (R.I.P.), 2006 9-5 2.3T Sport, 2008 9-3 Aero SC
My baby! :(
That dreaded moment for SAAB lovers: collision. Estimate is at $5000+, so it may get written off. The problem, as you all know, is finding a replacement. This car has been amazingly good to us over the past 3 years, even with its occasional electronic quirks. Wife also wants another SAAB. My insurance appraiser will be visiting the body shop tomorrow for the verdict.
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03 March 2015 #2
Frank Administrator
- Join Date
- 30 Jul 2010
- Location
- USA - Netherlands
- Posts
- 7,901
- Saab(s)
- previous: 2006 9-3, 2001-06 9-5, 2011 9-4X
Oh no!
It doesn't look too bad but repairs can add up quickly.
With the time and effort we put in maintaining and repairing our cars, it is often difficult to find a replacement using the replacement value from the insurance company. And especially Saabs as they are hard to find to begin with. Hopefully it's going to work out for you and your wife.
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03 March 2015 #3Saab Nut
- Join Date
- 22 Apr 2013
- Location
- Tromsø, 69° 41' N
- Posts
- 464
- Saab(s)
- 2009 9-3 2.0T SC Aero XWD\eLSD. eSID2
Sorry to hear this! Hopefully no whiplashes?
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04 March 2015 #4
Ivan Saab Enthusiast
- Join Date
- 16 Jan 2012
- Location
- London, Canada
- Posts
- 173
- Saab(s)
- 2003 9-5 Aero Sedan (R.I.P.), 2006 9-5 2.3T Sport, 2008 9-3 Aero SC
No whiplash. SAHR performed admirably.
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04 March 2015 #5
Ivan Saab Enthusiast
- Join Date
- 16 Jan 2012
- Location
- London, Canada
- Posts
- 173
- Saab(s)
- 2003 9-5 Aero Sedan (R.I.P.), 2006 9-5 2.3T Sport, 2008 9-3 Aero SC
It's a write-off
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05 March 2015 #6Celebrity Guest
- Join Date
- 27 Jan 2015
- Location
- United States
- Posts
- 2
- Saab(s)
- 2004 9-5 Arc
...and that's a shame. I could use about 25 different parts off of that car. Too bad I didn't have the $$ to come over and tow it away for ya.
Originally Posted by ile2010
It's a write-off
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05 March 2015 #7
Ivan Saab Enthusiast
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- 16 Jan 2012
- Location
- London, Canada
- Posts
- 173
- Saab(s)
- 2003 9-5 Aero Sedan (R.I.P.), 2006 9-5 2.3T Sport, 2008 9-3 Aero SC
Insurance is offering me a $5,400 payout. On one hand, it's a bit better than I thought they would. But on the other, I feel like they can do $6,000. Am I asking for too much here?
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05 March 2015 #8
Frank Administrator
- Join Date
- 30 Jul 2010
- Location
- USA - Netherlands
- Posts
- 7,901
- Saab(s)
- previous: 2006 9-3, 2001-06 9-5, 2011 9-4X
How many miles are on it? $5,400 for a car that's 12-13 years old is not bad at all.
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05 March 2015 #9
Ivan Saab Enthusiast
- Join Date
- 16 Jan 2012
- Location
- London, Canada
- Posts
- 173
- Saab(s)
- 2003 9-5 Aero Sedan (R.I.P.), 2006 9-5 2.3T Sport, 2008 9-3 Aero SC
156,000 Km (97,000 mi).
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10 March 2015 #10
Ivan Saab Enthusiast
- Join Date
- 16 Jan 2012
- Location
- London, Canada
- Posts
- 173
- Saab(s)
- 2003 9-5 Aero Sedan (R.I.P.), 2006 9-5 2.3T Sport, 2008 9-3 Aero SC
So... A replacement has been found. Mileage is high (250,000 Km), but the car is mint. Paid C$5,000 after taxes. I've looked all over southwestern Ontario, and this was the best bang for my buck. Was prepared to spend maybe $3-4k more, but none were in such good shape. I can use that money for future repairs, if necessary. She's getting a new battery, new complete brake job, and new fluids at the price.
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