Just bought a 2003 9-5 Aero sedan w/ about 116k on the odo. Really nice car with a few issues, but the price was right.
I took it to a Saab specialist shop before the sale to get it checked out, and they quoted me some prices that seem kind of crazy, but then again, I don't know the ins and outs of the suspension, so I call upon you fine folks for some advice. I'm somewhat of a DIY'er, but these issues are beyone my capabilities, I believe.
First, the alignment. This is what they wrote up "alignment is off, front and rear cambers are out of spec. est to repair $580"
The manager mentioned something about the camber not being adjustable like other cars, but that they had updated parts that would solve this? Does that sound right? The tires have a ton of life left, so I don't want to chew them up prematurely or cause other issues, but it just seems like a crazy price for an alignment
Here are the measurements:
FL Camber: -1°04'
FR Camber: -1°44'
RL Camber: -1°53'
RR Camber: -2°11'
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The other thing that stuck out was "subframe bushings bad est to replace $318"
Do you need a lift to get these done? Besides creaks and a rougher ride, whats the harm in not doing them right away?
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Taking care of the front brakes (they want $530!) and DI cassette($638) myself ;ol;
I took it to a Saab specialist shop before the sale to get it checked out, and they quoted me some prices that seem kind of crazy, but then again, I don't know the ins and outs of the suspension, so I call upon you fine folks for some advice. I'm somewhat of a DIY'er, but these issues are beyone my capabilities, I believe.
First, the alignment. This is what they wrote up "alignment is off, front and rear cambers are out of spec. est to repair $580"
The manager mentioned something about the camber not being adjustable like other cars, but that they had updated parts that would solve this? Does that sound right? The tires have a ton of life left, so I don't want to chew them up prematurely or cause other issues, but it just seems like a crazy price for an alignment
Here are the measurements:
FL Camber: -1°04'
FR Camber: -1°44'
RL Camber: -1°53'
RR Camber: -2°11'
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The other thing that stuck out was "subframe bushings bad est to replace $318"
Do you need a lift to get these done? Besides creaks and a rougher ride, whats the harm in not doing them right away?
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Taking care of the front brakes (they want $530!) and DI cassette($638) myself ;ol;