This car is only 3 years old. The brake pads have been replaced more than any other care I have owned.
My car was recalled for the sunroof. I took it in. It still does not open.
The middle console broke after 2 years.
The air conditioning only works occassionally.
I recently took it in because a light came on reading "Gear Box Malfunction, limited performance, contact Saab immediately" I did. It was Sunday they said do not drive and bring it in on Monday. I did. Apparently my Saab had the wrong computer chip in it, so it was nothing, but a computer malfunction. Except, that was Saab's mistake and I had to take a day off work and pay $125.00 to Saab.
Will not purchase another Saab.
That doesn't sound like too bad of problems comparing what I have ran into with Volkswagen, Nissan, and Honda.
I agree, it doesn't sound so bad. The pads you have been replacing have a lot to do with your driving habits. Other issues except the tranny may have been your fault.
Brake pads are changed when worn out, it's either the quality of the driving, or the quality of the fabricator of the brake pads (which there are plenty of) that is to blame, you can't attack the car for that...
And all brands have bad dealers and good dealers.
I understand your bad feelings about the car regarding the bad experiences you have had, but you have a hell of a driving machine, I don't think it's fair to just blow it all off as crap just because you have had bad luck with the dealer and a few technical problems.
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